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Last Updated: Sunday, January 13, 2008

My educational background and experience has afforded me with various opportunities to put my oratory, research and organizational skills into good use. In this regard, I believe my resume speaks for itself.

You will find that I have balanced a rigorous academic program with part time work; thereby contributing to my personal development in areas of Interpersonal Communications, Management, Computing, Lecturing, Organisational and Legal Skills to name a few. In addition, I trust my past involvement in extra curricular activities lends credence to my ability as a team player.

Being a highly motivated person, I continuously seek ways to put my skills, knowledge and past experience to challenge and develop them even further. I am convinced your establishment provides the ideal opportunity for my continuing to do so.

In turn, trust you will find my tenure in the legal field to be valuable toward the continued growth of your establishment. I have benefited immensely from various legal disciplines in litigation; ranging from Civil and Corporate matters to Intellectual Property and Criminal Proceedings.

I am confident that I possess the dedication, integrity and resourcefulness necessary to meet your requirements.

Given the chance, I will prove to be an indispensable asset to your establishment. With my exposure in both legal and corporate environments, I ask that my application to join your firm be considered on merits.

February 2007-present
Designation Legal Assistant in MESSRS LEE CHOON WAN & CO, KUALA LUMPUR (Corporate Department)

Job Function: Vetting and amending Agreements, (e.g. Shareholder Agreements, Share Sale, Tenancy etc), issuing legal opinions in relation to related party transactions, Winding Up, breach of Shareholder Agreements and advising clients on compliance with KLSE Listing Requirements. Conducting Due Diligence in relation to corporate exercises undertaken by listed companies for debt restructuring. Moving on to manage the Litigation Department with experience relating to areas of Industrial Law, Probate , Family matters, Banking & and Corporate Law.


March 2006 –February 2007
Designation Legal Assistant in MESSRS MICHAEL CHAI & CO, KUALA LUMPUR

Job Function: Conducting hearings in the High Courts within Kuala Lumpur and outstation. Conducting civil trials in Subordinate Courts. Drafting and vetting of agreements, including but not limited to commercial, tenancy, and settlement agreements. Drafting and analyzing pleadings, formulating legal opinion with experience relating to areas of Intellectual Property, Defamation suits, general Civil and Corporate litigation with emphasis on Banking Litigation.


November 2004 – February 2006
Designation Legal Assistant in Messrs MATHEWS HUN KANDIAH, SELANGOR

Job Function: Conducting hearings for interlocutory applications (written and oral submissions) in Civil Industrial and Criminal Courts. Assisting Partners to conduct trials; involving preparatory work for appeals to High Court, Court of Appeal and Federal Court. Interviewing clients, negotiating and drafting settlement agreements. Conducting legal research and formulating legal opinions, with experience in matters relating to general Civil and Corporate Litigation, Bankruptcy and Winding Up, divorce proceedings and defamation suits, industrial relations and criminal matters.


March 2003 –September 2004
Designation Reading In Chambers / Legal Assistant in Messrs JERALD GOMEZ & ASSOCIATES, KUALA LUMPUR

Job Function: Preparing written submissions for interlocutory proceedings in High Court and Sessions Court. Court attendance for Case Management in High Court, Sessions Court and Industrial Court. Drafting Pleadings and preparatory work for trial, including civil appeals to High Court and Court of Appeal. Attending Banks to liaise with officers, in relation to conveyancing matters. Attending Labor Departments, police stations and Land offices to liaise with officers in preparation for trial. Preparing Quantum and Liability Reports to Insurance Companies, drafting Sales and Purchase agreements, translation of documents and pleadings with experience in matters relating to accident claims, medical negligence, defamation general Civil and Corporate litigation, Winding Up, Industrial Relations and Conveyancing.

2001/02
Designation Part Time Reporter, The SUN, SELANGOR

Job Function: Processing Press releases, attending press conferences, making appointments and interviewing personalities, conducting research to track down stories and doing follow ups on previous articles. Processing data to form a comprehensive, reader friendly end product.

Tertiary

2003 Certificate In Legal Practice
Institute: Brickfields College, KUALA LUMPUR

2001 LLB (Hons ) London
(institute: Kemayan ATC, KUALA LUMPUR

1998 General Certificate of Education “A Levels (Cambridge Board)
Institute: Sunway College, KUALA LUMPUR

Secondary

1996 General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level, English 1119
(Cambridge Board) Grade : Distinction

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