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HASSAN SHERRY

Columbus,Ohio

Summary

Committed and results-focus Legal Practitioner with double Master of Law and a Postgraduate Diploma in Environmental Law and 15+ years of experience in administration and legal practice, Proficiency in legal software and technology (e.g. Document management systems), and senior legal administrative support. Reliable professional, adept at case management, client support, strong legal research & drafting, legal office management and case negotiation. Equipped with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills to analyze case conditions and achieve desirable outcomes for clients, excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Work both independently and collaboratively as a team player. Fluent in both English and French. Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer Legal Clerkship

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
Columbus, Ohio
04.2024 - Current
  • Company Overview: www.lasco.org
  • Www.lasco.org

Volunteer

Community Refugee and Immigration Services
Columbus, Ohio
01.2023 - 12.2023

Associate Defense Legal Officer

United Nations Backed Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone
10.2015 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: This is an international hybrid Criminal Court responsible to try those who bore the greatest responsibility for serious war crimes, crimes against humanity committed during the eleven years war in Sierra Leone, West Africa
  • This is an international hybrid Criminal Court responsible to try those who bore the greatest responsibility for serious war crimes, crimes against humanity committed during the eleven years war in Sierra Leone, West Africa

Barrister and Solicitor

Law Firm of Serry-Kamal & Co
12.2012 - 12.2022
  • Company Overview: (Sierra Leone)
  • (Sierra Leone)

Duty Counsel (Contractor)

United Nations Backed International Criminal Court for Sierra Leone
01.2013 - 09.2015

Senior Legal Administrative Assistant

United Nations Backed International Criminal Court for Sierra Leone
02.2007 - 12.2012

Education

Master of Laws -

Northeastern University School of Law
05.2024

Master of Laws - Public International Law

Queen Mary University of London
07.2021

Postgraduate Diploma - Environmental Law

Queen Mary University of London
12.2019

Master in science - Business Administration (MBA)

University of Sierra Leone

Postgraduate Certificate - Human Rights Law

Queen Mary University of London

Bachelor of Law with Honors -

University of Sierra Leone

Bachelor of Arts - French and History

University of Sierra Leone

Skills

  • Strong legal research and drafting skills
  • Document Review
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Compliance Regulations
  • Microsoft Office
  • Analytical and organizing skills
  • Deadline and detail-oriented
  • Ability to prioritize and multitask
  • Team player
  • Positive attitude
  • Multitasking Abilities

Hobbies and Interests

  • Going to the gym
  • Walking
  • Music
  • Reading

Timeline

Volunteer Legal Clerkship

Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio
04.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Community Refugee and Immigration Services
01.2023 - 12.2023

Associate Defense Legal Officer

United Nations Backed Residual Special Court for Sierra Leone
10.2015 - 12.2022

Duty Counsel (Contractor)

United Nations Backed International Criminal Court for Sierra Leone
01.2013 - 09.2015

Barrister and Solicitor

Law Firm of Serry-Kamal & Co
12.2012 - 12.2022

Senior Legal Administrative Assistant

United Nations Backed International Criminal Court for Sierra Leone
02.2007 - 12.2012

Master of Laws -

Northeastern University School of Law

Master of Laws - Public International Law

Queen Mary University of London

Postgraduate Diploma - Environmental Law

Queen Mary University of London

Master in science - Business Administration (MBA)

University of Sierra Leone

Postgraduate Certificate - Human Rights Law

Queen Mary University of London

Bachelor of Law with Honors -

University of Sierra Leone

Bachelor of Arts - French and History

University of Sierra Leone
HASSAN SHERRY