Aikaterini Kapola

1284 Beacon Street, Brookline, MA, 02446

617-505-6858, Cell 860-281-3151
katerinakapola@yahoo.gr

EDUCATION
SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL Boston, MA
LLM in Global Law and Technology May 2011
Dual Specialization: International Law and Business
Intellectual Property and Information Technology Law
Honors: Cum Laude

DIMOKRITUS UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL Thrace, Greece

Law Degree, JD June 2008

YALE UNIVERSITY New Haven CT

Completed Intensive English Certificate. Grade: „‟Excellence‟‟ 2007

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MARFIN EGNATIA BANK, Legal Department Athens, Greece
Legal Intern 2008-2010
 Assisted in reviewing and determining the legality of various documents issued by the Bank
 Prepare legal documents such as complaints, appeals, pleadings, subpoenas
 Legal research projects such as obtaining case relevant materials
 Attend legal meetings such as negotiations and settlements with Bank’s clients
 Support to attorneys handling confidential legal issues
 Involvement in the legalization process of companies
 Coordination and deposit of brand logos at the Ministry of Trade
 Experience of working in a diverse work force

NIKOLOAS RISVAS & ASSOCIATES, Law Firm Athens, Greece

Legal Intern 2004-2005
 Worked as an assistant to attorneys through trial sessions
 Prepare pleadings and other legal documents in connection with trials
 Worked closely with clients updating them on case status
 Gather information in preparation of lawsuits
 Edit letters, memos and other legal documents
 Prepare case files for attorneys
 Participated in discussions with clients and witnesses

SEMINARS
 “Law potential” organized by the Dimokritus University of Thrace 2008
 “Graduate Programs Abroad” organized by the Dimokritus University of Thrace 2007
 “Law practice seminar on Administrational and Commercial law” organized by 2006
Civil Sector of Dimokritus University of Thrace
 “Mock trial on European Law” organized by ELSA (European Law Student’s Association) 2005
and International Sector of Dimokritus University of Thrace

SKILLS & QUALIFICATION

 Member of Boston Bar Association
 Member of Athens Bar Association
 Successfully passed the Athens Bar Exams
 Member of ELSA ( European Law Student’s Association)
 Fluent in two languages (Greek, English)
 Excellent and highly efficient and effective communication skills
 Active Volunteer in the Athens 2004 Olympic Games