Feyza Alkaç
@feyzaalka
Turkish-qualified lawyer with expertise in international financial crimes.
What I'm looking for
I am a Turkish-qualified lawyer based in Washington, D.C., with extensive experience in criminal law and international financial crimes. Currently, I am working as a paralegal at Williams & Connolly LLP, where I support the legal team on the significant Halkbank case, which involves complex issues of sanctions and money laundering. My role includes conducting detailed document reviews, analyzing evidence, and collaborating with U.S. legal teams to ensure accurate case representation.
Previously, I served as a public defender in Turkey, where I was dedicated to providing legal representation to individuals unable to afford private counsel. This role honed my skills in legal research, client advocacy, and courtroom procedures. I have also worked in various capacities, including as a project director at the Art Law Institute, where I organized training and seminars for legal professionals in intellectual property law.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Turkish Qualified Lawyer
Williams & Connolly LLP
Mar 2023 - Jan 2025 (1 year 10 months)
As a Turkish qualified lawyer, I support the legal team in the U.S. on the Halkbank case, focusing on international financial crimes and sanctions. My role includes document review, research, and collaboration with the U.S. legal team to ensure accurate evidence presentation.
Research Collaborator
Institute of Money Laundering Prevention Professionals
Jun 2024 - Oct 2024 (4 months)
Contributed to a report on anti-money laundering frameworks, focusing on legal critiques and new approaches, including a case study on money laundering through cryptocurrencies.
Project Director
Art Law Institute
Sep 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year)
Organized and directed training and seminars in IP Law, providing support to institutions for the protection of artists' legal rights and conducting research on IP Law.
Public Defender
Yalova Bar Association
Nov 2021 - Feb 2023 (1 year 3 months)
As a Public Defender, I provided legal representation to individuals unable to afford private lawyers. My responsibilities included conducting legal research, preparing defense strategies, and representing clients in various stages of criminal proceedings.
Lawyer
Alkac Law Office
Nov 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year)
Provided legal consultancy on labor law, contracts, rental law, and criminal law. Responsibilities included representing clients in civil law proceedings and managing case files.
Trainee Lawyer
Kocali Law Firm
Aug 2020 - Sep 2021 (1 year 1 month)
Completed mandatory legal internship, conducting research, preparing lawsuits, and participating in discovery processes for criminal and civil cases.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Istanbul Medeniyet University
Master's Degree, Private Law
2021 - 2024
After successfully completing the master's degree course phase, I carried out active research in Türkiye and the US for more than a year to prepare my master's thesis which is published in The Council of Higher Education National Thesis Center. Additionally, after my thesis was appreciated and supported by the jury members, I signed an agreement with Seckin Publishing House to publish my thesis as
Cankaya University
Bachelor's Degree, Law
2016 - 2020
I successfully completed law school and won Academic Achievement Scholarships two times in a row.
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Location
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