LILIIA TURCHYN
Lawyer
Summary
Legal professional with 10 years of experience in commercial law, contract drafting, and legal risk assessment across judicial, public, and private sectors. Skilled in managing complex legal documentation, regulatory compliance, and cross-border legal matters. Known for analytical thinking, clear legal writing, and strong ownership of legal processes. Eager to contribute to dynamic teams with practical, structured, and reliable legal support in international settings.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
16
16
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
4
4
Languages
Work History
Judicial Assistant
Commercial Court of Lviv Oblast
12.2017 - 07.2024
- Wrote over 900 court decisions in commercial disputes involving contract obligations, public procurement/tenders, antitrust regulation, corporate governance, intellectual property, banking, energy, and international commerce. 97.4% of decisions were upheld in appellate courts, reflecting strong legal analysis and strong drafting.
- Reviewed and assessed legal, financial, and tender-related documents; assessed damages, penalties, and contractual breaches in 500+ cases.
- Consistently exhibited excellent attention-to-detail skills when reviewing and processing legal documents, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Improved drafting structure by introducing new formatting templates, increasing clarity and reducing average decision length by 20%, aligned with legal clarity and business readability.
- Conducted legal research on issues related to intellectual property, cross-border commerce, and EU energy regulations to support judicial reasoning in complex cases.
Legal Counsel
Political Faction & NGOs, Lviv City Council
08.2015 - 12.2017
- Provided legal support to 10 city council members, 2 political parties, and 3 nonprofit organizations on statutory compliance, contract review, procurement procedures, and legislative initiatives.
- Analyzed resolutions and drafted legal opinions to ensure compliance with public governance laws and policies.
- Supported over 20 civic initiatives with legal documents and negotiations, enhancing cross-functional alignment.
Legal Associate
Galician Consulting Company
11.2012 - 08.2013
- Advised private clients on corporate and contract law matters, including company formation, deal structuring, and regulatory compliance.
- Drafted and translated 5 commercial agreements in Ukrainian and Polish, supporting clients in cross-border transactions.
- Reviewed contracts thoroughly to identify potential areas of risk or non-compliance before execution by clients.
- Assisted in the registration of business entities and provided legal support during the early stages of operations.
Legal Associate
Insurance Broker "Expert"
04.2012 - 09.2012
- Consulted on insurance law for 12+ clients and prepared 20+ legal documents, ensuring full compliance with Ukrainian insurance regulations.
- Reviewed over 50 contracts and ensured regulatory compliance.
- Registered 2 business entities and filed 1 trademark application.
Education
LLM - U.S. International and Transnational LAW
05.2024 - 05.2025
- Intro to American Legal System
- US. Contract Law
- Legal Writing
- Professional Responsibility
- Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and Law
- Genisys IPRO (Venture Capital simulation)
- International Business Transactions
- Business Organizations
- Strategies in IP
- Legal Project Management
- Evidence
- 3.707 GPA
Ph.D. - Law
05.2011 - 07.2020
- Dissertation: Intellectual property rights in corporate share capital
Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property LAW - Law
10.2013 - 05.2014
- International Conventions and EU Law in IP
- Protection of Geographical Indications
- Civil Liability for IP Infringement
- Civil Court Proceedings in IP Cases
- Rights related to Copyright
- Copyright
- Patent Law
- Press Law
- International-related IP issues
- Industrial Designs
- Trademarks
- Unfair Competition
- GPA: 4.0
Master of Laws - Commercial Law
09.2006 - 07.2011
GPA: 3.73
Skills
Legal writing
Professionalism
Analytical thinking
Adaptability
Attention to detail
Critical thinking
Teamwork and collaboration
Dispute resolution
Legal compliance
Document drafting
Legal research and analysis
Legal writing
Certification
Six Sigma Yellow Belt, SeyfarthLean Consulting, Chicago, USA, 04/01/25, Completed Yellow Belt training in Legal Project Management, applying process mapping and waste-reduction tools to optimize legal operations.
Timeline
Illinois Institute of Technology - LLM, U.S. International and Transnational LAW
05.2024 - 05.2025
Judicial Assistant - Commercial Court of Lviv Oblast
12.2017 - 07.2024
Legal Counsel - Political Faction & NGOs, Lviv City Council
08.2015 - 12.2017
Jagiellonian University - Postgraduate Diploma in Intellectual Property LAW, Law
10.2013 - 05.2014
Legal Associate - Galician Consulting Company
11.2012 - 08.2013
Legal Associate - Insurance Broker "Expert"
04.2012 - 09.2012
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv - Ph.D., Law
05.2011 - 07.2020
Ivan Franko National University of Lviv - Master of Laws, Commercial Law
09.2006 - 07.2011