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Kamelia Boulayoune

West Palm Beach,USA

Summary

Estate and tax attorney with cross-border legal experience in the U.S. and Europe. Admitted to New York Bar, and pending admission to the California Bar. Currently preparing for the ADIT (Advanced Diploma in International Taxation) and STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners), a globally recognized qualification for professionals advising on cross-border trusts, estates, and succession planning. Known for strong analytical thinking, quick learning, and a practical approach to complex international estate and tax matters. Pending application to the Taxation LL.M. program at the University of Florida Levin College of Law (Online Part-time)

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Estate/Trust and Tax Planning Attorney

TURK LAW GROUP PLLC
West Palm Beach, USA
08.2023 - Current
  • Advise U.S and international clients on tax-advantaged estate planning,.
  • Asset protection strategies, and trust structures
  • Probate & Trust Administration
  • Family Business Planning
  • Conduct legal and tax research for cross-border wealth transfers, gift tax implications, and succession planning, international tax compliance requirements
  • Collaborate with CPA, EA, financial institutions and fiduciary service providers to implement comprehensive solutions
  • Business Transaction
  • Contract drafting and review
  • Corporation document drafting

CRA Compliance Analyst

Devon Bank
Chicago, USA
09.2022 - 01.2023
  • Supported internal compliance review processes aligned with the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA)
  • Reviewed financial services and loan portfolios for regulatory conformity with federal standards
  • Drafted internal audit reports
  • Collaborated with compliance officers on remediation plans

International Tax - Legal Intern

DPZ AVOCATS
Nice, France
09.2020 - 09.2021
  • Assisted in advising private clients on cross-border transactions, business structuring, and real estate taxation.
  • Drafted memoranda on tax treaty interpretation, permanent establishment risks, and OECD BEPS guidelines
  • Research on EU tax implications for U.S.-based investors

Corporate Law - Legal Intern

LOYER AVOCAT
Nice, France
12.2019 - 02.2020
  • Conducted research on corporate governance, mergers, and business formation under French commercial law
  • Drafted legal documentation including shareholder agreements, board resolutions, and company bylaws
  • Supported due diligence for corporate restructuring and acquisition matters

Education

California Bar
Passed - Pending Admission

New York Bar
Admitted To Practice

Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Financial Services Law

Chicago Kent College of Law (Illinois Institute of Technology)
Chicago, IL
05.2022

Master 1 & 2 - Tax And Corporate Law

University of Law And Political Science
Aix-Marseille, France
05.2021

Bachelor's Degree - Corporate Law

University of Law, Economics And Management
Nancy, France
05.2019

Bachelor's Degree - Economics & Finance

University of Law, Economics And Management
Nancy, France
05.2019

DESU - Economic Law: Anglo-American Legal System

University of Law And Political Science – Aix-Marseille University
Aix-Marseille, France

Skills

  • International Tax Law
  • Trust & Estate Planning
  • Cross-Border Transactions
  • Tax Treaty Analysis
  • Family Business Planning
  • Probate & Guardianship Litigation
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Microsoft PowerPoint
  • Microsoft Word
  • Bloomberg Tax
  • IRS Research
  • OECD Research
  • Lexis Nexis

Languages

  • English
  • French

Timeline

Estate/Trust and Tax Planning Attorney

TURK LAW GROUP PLLC
08.2023 - Current

CRA Compliance Analyst

Devon Bank
09.2022 - 01.2023

International Tax - Legal Intern

DPZ AVOCATS
09.2020 - 09.2021

Corporate Law - Legal Intern

LOYER AVOCAT
12.2019 - 02.2020

California Bar

New York Bar

Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Financial Services Law

Chicago Kent College of Law (Illinois Institute of Technology)

Master 1 & 2 - Tax And Corporate Law

University of Law And Political Science

Bachelor's Degree - Corporate Law

University of Law, Economics And Management

Bachelor's Degree - Economics & Finance

University of Law, Economics And Management

DESU - Economic Law: Anglo-American Legal System

University of Law And Political Science – Aix-Marseille University