John Bennington
No67Lane123Job Rd Job Distrinct Shanghai China
200070
(+86) 13800138000
service@qiaobutangcom
Objective
To contribute strong background in tax law to US and Japan taxcompliance and research projects duringsummer internship position at White & Case LLP Tokyo office
Professional Profile
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Solutionsdriven law student with strong track record of experience to complement legal abilities as well as solid educational background in tax law including coursework in international tax business tax estate and gift tax and income taxation of trusts and estates
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Clientfocused team player with excellent quantitative skills
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Computerliterate oral written and interpersonal communicator and presenter fluent in Japanese and computerproficient in Westlaw LexisNexis MS Windows Word Excel and PowerPoint
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US citizen with cultural activities visa
Education
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Juris Doctor Columbia University School of Law New York NY expected May 2009 62 credits completedGrade Point Average 306 completed semesters of study abroad at Waseda University Tokyo Japan and Kyushu University Fukuoka City Japan
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Bachelor of Arts in History Manhattan College Riverdale NY May 2006 Grade Point Average 33 cumulative 36 in major
Honors and Distinctions
Law School
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Waseda University Tokyo JapanStudy Abroad Program Spring 2008
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Dean’s List Spring 2008
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Distinguished Class Performance International Taxation Spring 2008
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IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Spring 2007
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Note and Comment EditorColumbia Journal of Transnational Law 20072008
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Columbia Big BrothersBig Sisters Program 20062007
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Columbia University Kyushu University Semester ExchangeFukuoka City Japan Summer 2006
Undergraduate
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Member Manhattan College National Historical Society 20032006
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Manhattan College Field Hockey Team 20022006
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Manhattan College Student Government 20042005
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Invited to Manhattan College’s Honors Convocation Fall 2005
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Manhattan College Dean’s ListSpring 2006
Legal Experience
Legal Language Instructor
Japan Tokyo International School Tokyo Japan
Feb 2008 to Present
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Teach legal English to Japanese attorneys in large Japanese law firms
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Develop comprehensive lesson plans that simulate US lawschool classroom environment to prepare Japanese
attorneys to enter US law schools
•
Instruct both individuals and groups of attorneys ranging from firstyear associates to senior partners
Research Assistant
Columbia School of Law Center for Public Interest Law New York NY
Fall 2007
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Represented both ongoing and startup nonprofit organizations
•
Drafted contract between nonprofit corporation and international pharmaceutical services company to help
senior citizens obtain discounted prescription drugs
•
Conducted presentation for newly formed nonprofit corporation’s board of directors to define and explain
directors’ individual and collective roles and duties
•
Drafted new operating agreement for Limited Liability Company that recently merged with another Limited
Liability Company
•
Completed newly formed nonprofit corporation’s application for taxexempt status
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John Bennington
No67Lane123Job Rd Job Distrinct Shanghai China
200070
(+86) 13800138000
service@qiaobutangcom
Objective
To contribute strong background in tax law to US and Japan taxcompliance and research projects duringsummer internship position at White & Case LLP Tokyo office
Professional Profile
•
Solutionsdriven law student with strong track record of experience to complement legal abilities as well as solid educational background in tax law including coursework in international tax business tax estate and gift tax and income taxation of trusts and estates
•
Clientfocused team player with excellent quantitative skills
•
Computerliterate oral written and interpersonal communicator and presenter fluent in Japanese and computerproficient in Westlaw LexisNexis MS Windows Word Excel and PowerPoint
•
US citizen with cultural activities visa
Education
•
Juris Doctor Columbia University School of Law New York NY expected May 2009 62 credits completedGrade Point Average 306 completed semesters of study abroad at Waseda University Tokyo Japan and Kyushu University Fukuoka City Japan
•
Bachelor of Arts in History Manhattan College Riverdale NY May 2006 Grade Point Average 33 cumulative 36 in major
Honors and Distinctions
Law School
•
Waseda University Tokyo JapanStudy Abroad Program Spring 2008
•
Dean’s List Spring 2008
•
Distinguished Class Performance International Taxation Spring 2008
•
IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program Spring 2007
•
Note and Comment EditorColumbia Journal of Transnational Law 20072008
•
Columbia Big BrothersBig Sisters Program 20062007
•
Columbia University Kyushu University Semester ExchangeFukuoka City Japan Summer 2006
Undergraduate
•
Member Manhattan College National Historical Society 20032006
•
Manhattan College Field Hockey Team 20022006
•
Manhattan College Student Government 20042005
•
Invited to Manhattan College’s Honors Convocation Fall 2005
•
Manhattan College Dean’s ListSpring 2006
Legal Experience
Legal Language Instructor
Japan Tokyo International School Tokyo Japan
Feb 2008 to Present
•
Teach legal English to Japanese attorneys in large Japanese law firms
•
Develop comprehensive lesson plans that simulate US lawschool classroom environment to prepare Japanese
attorneys to enter US law schools
•
Instruct both individuals and groups of attorneys ranging from firstyear associates to senior partners
Research Assistant
Columbia School of Law Center for Public Interest Law New York NY
Fall 2007
•
Represented both ongoing and startup nonprofit organizations
•
Drafted contract between nonprofit corporation and international pharmaceutical services company to help
senior citizens obtain discounted prescription drugs
•
Conducted presentation for newly formed nonprofit corporation’s board of directors to define and explain
directors’ individual and collective roles and duties
•
Drafted new operating agreement for Limited Liability Company that recently merged with another Limited
Liability Company
•
Completed newly formed nonprofit corporation’s application for taxexempt status
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《香当网》用户分享的内容，不代表《香当网》观点或立场，请自行判断内容的真实性和可靠性！
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