Syrago Evangelaki

Conducted legal research; drafted property transfer deeds, real estate contracts, inheritance and gift documents, wills, and powers of attorney; registered documents in public records. Drafted and reviewed a diverse array of legal documents, including pleadings and writ petitions, ensuring compliance. Represented clients in custody, divorce, labor, estate, and other civil disputes; conducted extensive case law research and devised litigation strategies that led to favorable outcomes.

Attorney - Private Practice - Volos, Greece

(2014-01 - 2024-12)

• Conducted legal research; drafted property transfer deeds, real estate contracts, inheritance and gift documents, wills, and powers of attorney; registered documents in public records.
• Drafted and reviewed a diverse array of legal documents, including pleadings and writ petitions, ensuring compliance.
• Represented clients in custody, divorce, labor, estate, and other civil disputes; conducted extensive case law research and devised litigation strategies that led to favorable outcomes.
• Drafted, edited, and submitted pleadings including civil suits, written statements, applications, and replies, ensuring timely submission to trial courts.
• Formulated and presented arguments at hearings and appeals.

Freelance Legal Translator - Amplexor - Luxembourg

(2014-01 - 2021-12)

• Provided specialized legal translation for the European Commission's DG GROW Program: EU regulations, directives, and implementing acts on the internal market and product safety; impact assessments; technical specifications; compliance standards for industrial products and innovation programs.

Advisor - Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Nations - New York, NY

(2013-08 - 2013-12)

• Participated in meetings of the Fourth Committee, Security Council, and General Assembly; reported on international legal proceedings, human rights, and humanitarian aid.

Trainee Lawyer - Prosecutor's Office, Court of Appeal of Thessaloniki - Thessaloniki, Greece

(2013-02 - 2013-07)

• Assisted with organizing and establishing legal files and case records; digitized court records and drafted legal documents to support various legal proceedings.
• Received training in procedural and substantive law, with practical exposure to criminal law practice and court procedures.

Trainee Lawyer - Thessaloniki Bar Association - Thessaloniki, Greece

(2012-09 - 2013-01)

• Performed legal support tasks under supervision within the banking sector; conducted legal research; assisted in document management.

LL.M.

• Banking, Corporate & Finance - Fordham University School of Law (2026-05)

Ptychio (Bachelor's Degree) - Law - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2012-03)

Master's Degree - Translating and Interpreting (Greek, English, French) - Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (2008-12)

Bachelor's Degree - Translating and Interpreting (Greek, English, French) - Ionian University of Corfu (2005-12)

Study Abroad - Department of Modern Languages - University of Birmingham (2003-12)