Evangelia Maria Alikakou
Summary
Ambitious lawyer with an interest in International and European law. Having acquired versatile work experiences, both at a law firm and at an EU agency, I am interested in further developing my career in a dynamic, fast-paced, collaborative environment where I can offer a valuable contribution.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
PES Trainee - Legal Affairs Department
European Union Intellectual Property Office
09.2024 - Current
- Conducted case law research on the matters of EU Public Procurement Law and Staff Regulations.
- Supported Legal Officers in requests for consultations from other Departments of the Office in matters of EU Public Procurement law, by identifying legal risks for the Office, researching case law, and drafting consultations.
- Participated in 3 strategy and 3 preparatory meetings in which the launch of upcoming procurement procedures was discussed (Contact Centre Services, Legal Assistance Services, Language trainings services).
- Reviewed 3 sets of procurement documents to check compliance from a legal perspective, under the guidance of Legal Officers (Travel Agency Services, Contact Centre Services, Legal Assistance Services)
- Participated in IALN meetings in which developments of case law in the field of Public Procurement Law and in the field of Staff Regulations were discussed and drafted minutes.
- Prepared PowerPoint presentations and conducted legal research on the matters of Staff Regulations and Public Access to Documents.
- Prepared trainings for internal use of the Office, with the aim of providing tips for drafters and for evaluators of tender documents.
- Presented the recent developments of case law in the field of Staff Regulations, before the Talent Management Department of the Office, along with other colleagues.
- Reviewed and drafted a Guide on non-IP Litigation before the General Court.
- Assisted in the preparation of the defense of the Office before the General Court on a Public Procurement case, by conducting case law research.
- Reviewed templates of procurement documents to check compliance with the new Financial Regulation.
Junior Associate
S. Sotiriadis - K. Lidorikis & Associates Law Firm
03.2024 - 08.2024
- Handled civil litigation cases with the guidance of senior lawyers.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents such as lawsuits, contracts, agreements, extrajudicial declarations, and legal opinions in a broad range of law fields (contract law, insolvency law, banking law, law of forced execution).
- Attended client meetings to receive information about the facts of a case and decide upon the case strategy.
- Conducted legal research to support cases and to provide legal advice to clients.
- Translated a variety of documents from the English language.
Legal Trainee
S. Sotiriadis - K. Lidorikis & Associates Law Firm
05.2022 - 02.2024
- Drafted legal documents such as pleadings (e.g., pleading for damages due to violation of a contract, bankruptcy filings, applications for interim measures), extrajudicial declarations, and contracts (e.g., lease contracts, debt reconstruction agreements), under the guidance of senior lawyers.
- Conducted legal research for a variety of cases related to civil and commercial law, by analyzing case law and statutes (law of forced execution, succession law, action for damages).
- Attended court hearings and communicated with clients and judicial authorities to gain practical experience.
- Assisted attorneys in the trial support by preparing the necessary documents for upcoming trials, with diligence and attention to detail, under minimal supervision.
- Performed various organizational tasks such as maintaining a calendar for upcoming and relevant deadlines, and filling legal documents.
- Cooperated and communicated with colleagues and clients and provided guidance to new recruits.
Education
Master of Laws - International And European Legal Studies
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
Athens, Greece12-2024
LLB - Law
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
Athens, Greece04-2022
High School Diploma -
General High School of Rafina
Rafina, Greece06-2017
Skills
- Time management
- Problem Solving
- Attention to Detail
- Team collaboration
- Effective and Practical Communication
- Legal research
- Legal writing
- Analytical thinking
Languages
Greek
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Italian
Upper intermediate (B2)
Spanish
Elementary (A2)
Certification
- Procurement Management - EUIPO course
- Manage procurement procedures and grants - EUIPO course
- Finance in a Nutshell - EUIPO Course
- Small Scale Bankruptcies - Nomiki Vivliothiki
- Certificate of Participation in the Young European Lawyers Contest - ERA
- Certificate of Participation in the 24th Panhellenic Youth Parliament - Students Organization for International Affairs
Timeline
PES Trainee - Legal Affairs Department
European Union Intellectual Property Office
09.2024 - Current
Junior Associate
S. Sotiriadis - K. Lidorikis & Associates Law Firm
03.2024 - 08.2024
Legal Trainee
S. Sotiriadis - K. Lidorikis & Associates Law Firm
05.2022 - 02.2024
Master of Laws - International And European Legal Studies
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
LLB - Law
National And Kapodistrian University of Athens
High School Diploma -
General High School of Rafina
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