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Abgar Harutyunyan

@abgarharutyunyan

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Aspiring legal professional with a focus on technology and ethics.

Netherlands

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking opportunities that allow me to grow in legal research and compliance, ideally in a collaborative environment focused on technology and ethics.

I am a dedicated legal professional currently pursuing my LLB in Law in Society at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. My experience spans various roles, including research assistantships and internships, where I have honed my skills in legal research, analysis, and compliance. I am passionate about the intersection of law and technology, particularly in areas like intellectual property and data privacy.

Throughout my academic and professional journey, I have contributed to significant projects, such as the development of the EU AI Act and GDPR compliance initiatives. My internships have provided me with a solid foundation in legal frameworks across multiple jurisdictions, allowing me to support litigation preparation and conduct qualitative research on complex legal issues. I thrive in collaborative environments and am committed to advancing my expertise in legal technology and ethical practices.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Legal Intern

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ASICS EMEA

Nov 2024 - Present (7 months)

Supported the Sports Marketing team with intellectual property management and related activities. Contributed to the development of the EU AI Act, focusing on legal frameworks for emerging technologies, and ensured GDPR compliance. Supported litigation preparation across 10 European jurisdictions, with an emphasis on tech-related disputes.

Intellectual Property GDPR Compliance Legal Research Legal Tech

Intern

Constitutional Court of Armenia

Jul 2024 - Present (11 months)

Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on comparative constitutional law and private law for Justice H. Tovmasyan. Assisted in the preparation of case summaries, briefs, and legal arguments, and participated in legal workshops and training sessions. Supported the review and drafting of judicial advisory opinions.

Legal Research Constitutional Law Private Law Legal Drafting Case Summaries Judicial Advisory

Research Assistant – Faculty of Law

VU Amsterdam

Mar 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Assisted a research on peaceful revolutions in the post-soviet area, interpreting and transcribing interviews conducted in Russian. Developed briefs on the legal/political developments in the region and performed qualitative research on the interviews.

Qualitative Research Legal Research Interview Transcription Russian

Intern

Team.Blue

Aug 2023 - Present (1 year 10 months)

Researched and compiled legal requirements for HR compliance across 15 countries. Managed data collection and maintenance in HR Information Systems to ensure legal compliance and data protection. Assisted with software integration for new acquisitions (HRIS – HiBob) and led the tasklist creation unit for HiBob.

HR Compliance Data Protection HRIS Software Integration Legal Research Data Management

Judges Associate (Internship)

Civil Court of First Instance of General Jurisdiction of Yer

Jul 2023 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Conducted legal research and analysis on foreign judgments and relevant legislation. Authored 11 minor judicial judgments and orders for intellectual property and insolvency cases. Prepared briefs on extensive court cases and drafts of court decisions, assisting judges in ensuring all documents were complete and compliant with procedural requirements.

Legal Research Legal Drafting Intellectual Property Law

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam

LLB Law in Society, Law in Society

Grade: 8.4

Activities and societies: Faculty Student Council of Law Faculty (President), International Legal Society (Board member), International Student Ambassador (Representative of the Law in Society Programme), Amsterdam Law Forum (Editor, Conference Organizer, Blog Co-founder)

Currently pursuing an LLB in Law in Society with a minor in Technology, Law and Ethics. Maintaining a high academic standing with a grade of 8.4.

Radley College

A Levels, General Studies

Grade: A*A*A

Activities and societies: Radley Philosophy Society (President), Radley Politics Society (President)

Achieved top grades in A Levels, demonstrating strong academic performance. Supported litigation preparation across 10 European jurisdictions, with an emphasis on tech-related disputes.