ABRAHAM WILLIAM GREGORY JR.
Lawyer | Journalist | Financial Analyst
Brooklyn, New York, NY, United States (Remote Only)
+1 (929) 555 – 3829
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PROFILE
Versatile and forward-thinking professional with an interdisciplinary background spanning law, journalism,
economics, communication and data analysis. A graduate of Columbia University and certified in legal
research, content strategy and data analytics, I bring a unique blend of strong writing skills, legal expertise
and administrative support experience. I thrive in fast-paced, detail-oriented remote environments and I am
passionate about legal entrepreneurship, public policy and the digital economy. Adaptable, curious and
committed to excellence, I offer a well-rounded skill set suited for roles in law, research, writing and remote
work with a focus on delivering value with integrity and precision.
EDUCATION
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Columbia Law School, New York.
2022 – 2025
Juris Doctor (JD)
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New York Film Academy, New York.
2021 – 2022
Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
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Columbia University, New York.
2017 – 2021
B.A. in Economics
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Udemy (Virtual)
2025
Master Virtual Assistant
• University of Michigan, Coursera (Virtual)
2024
Transforming Education in an Interconnected World
• Google Data Analytics, Coursera (Virtual)
2023
Data Analytics
• HubSpot Academy (Virtual)
2020
Content Marketing
• University of Illinois, Coursera (Virtual)
2019
Fundamentals of Accounting
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CERTIFICATIONS
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Certified Virtual Assistant Certification, Udemy, 2025
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Transforming Education for an Interconnected World Certification, University of
Michigan/Coursera, 2024
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Google Data Analytics Certification, Google/Coursera, 2023
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Content Marketing Certificattion, HubSpot Academy, 2020
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Fundamental of Accounting Certification, University of Illinois/Coursera, 2019
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Legal Intern.
May 2022 – July 2022
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP, New York.
Remote & On-site
➢ Conducted comprehensive legal research and case law analysis on complex corporate, contractual and
commercial law matters.
➢ Drafted legal memoranda, client correspondence, internal reports and litigation strategy briefs.
➢ Supported document review and optimization processes, leveraging Google Workspace to streamline
remote workflows.
➢ Created visual reports and summaries of case data trends, contributing to litigation readiness and client
presentations.
➢ Shadowed senior associates in contract drafting, risk assessment and pre-trial preparation for highstakes corporate cases.
➢ Collaborated with cross-functional legal teams to ensure timely and accurate case documentation and
compliance.
Research Assistant.
January 2019 – December 2021
Prof. Wouter Dessein, Columbia University.
On-site
➢ Assisted in academic research exploring corporate tax structures, international trade policies and
economic regulation.
➢ Conducted in-depth literature reviews and synthesized findings for peer-reviewed publications and
conference presentations.
➢ Drafted content for academic journals, proofread citations and ensured adherence to publication
standards
➢ Organized research meetings, interviews and documentation, supporting the professor’s work in
collaboration with leading economic think tanks.
➢ Contributed to research that informed classroom instruction and academic discourse with Columbia’s
Economics Department.
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Legal and Content Writer
September 2020 – Present
Freelancing & Ghostwriting
Remote
➢ Authored and published over thirty academic and professional articles on topics at the intersection of
law, technology and economics.
➢ Managed editorial calendars, ensured consistent content delivery and optimized articles for SEO and
online publication.
➢ Provided content strategy and editing support to legal blogs, research platforms and digital
publications.
➢ Collaborated with clients in the legal, academic and digital sectors to produce high-quality, researchbacked content tailored for diverse audiences.
LEADERSHIP & ACTIVITIES
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Team Lead, Virtual Assistant Peer Support Group, Udemy (2025)
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Policy Fellow, Youth for Economic Reform Initiative (2023 – Present)
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Workshop Facilitator, Google Data Analytics Peer Learning Program (2023)
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Volunteer Legal Researcher, Digital Rights Advocacy Group (Remote, 2022 – Present)
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Founder & President, Columbia Law & Technology Society (2022 – Present)
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Podcast Co-Host, “Law & Policy Unfiltered” (Remote, 2022 – Present)
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Panelist, New York Film Academy Student Media Forum (2021 – 2022)
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Campus Coordinator, World Economic Forum Global Shapers, New York Hub (2021)
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Content Strategist, Freelance Writers’ Network (Remote, 2020 – Present)
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Volunteer Coordinator, Remote Work Skills Bootcamp (2020 – 2021)
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Student Representative, Columbia University Economics Department Advisory Board (2020 – 2021)
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Editor-in-Chief, Columbia Undergraduate Economics Review (2019 – 2021)
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Research Assistant, Columbia University Legal Studies Society (2019 – 2021)
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Peer Tutor, Columbia University Writing Center (2018 -2021)
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Debate Team Member, Columbia Debate Society (2017 – 2021)
AWARDS, COMPETITIONS & RECOGNITION
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Finalist, Global Virtual Assistant Skills Competition (2025)
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Scholar, University of Michigan Global Education Fellowship (2024)
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Finalist, Columbia University Law & Technology Essay Competition (2023)
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Outstanding Volunteer Award, Digital Rights Advocacy Group (2023)
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Recipient, Google Data Analytics Achievement Badge (2023)
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Top Contributor, Freelance Writers’ Network Annual Recognition (2023)
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Best Freelance Content Strategist, Remote Work Award (2022)
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Best Paper Award, “The Legal Future of AI in Contract Enforcement” (2022)
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Excellence in Legal Writing, Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP (2022)
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Top 5% Graduate, Broadcast Journalism Program, New York Film Academy (2022)
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Award of Recognition, Columbia Legal Studies Society (2021)
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Best Research Assistant Award, Columbia University Economics Department (2021)
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Certificate of Distinction, Columbia Writing Center (2021)
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Columbia University Public Service Recognition, for Legal Research Contribution (2021)
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Semi-Finalist, National Undergraduate Law & Policy Essay Competition (2021)
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Certificate of Excellence, HubSpot Academy (2020)
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Recipient, Columbia Leadership & Service Award (2020)
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Recipient, University of Illinois Accounting Specialization Distinction (2019)
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Winner, Columbia Economics Policy Debate (2019)
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Dean’s List, Columbia University (2018 – 2021)
PUBLICATIONS
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The Economics of Remote Work: Policy Gaps and Opportunities, Global Economics Review, 2024
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Transforming Legal Education for a Digital World, Columbia Law & Society Review, 2024
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Freelance Law: Protecting Gig Workers in the Digital Age, Remote Work Journal, 2023
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How Tax Law Fails the Digital Entrepreneur, Digital Law Review, 2023
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Journalism in the Digital Era: Legal Challenges and Free Speech, Media & Law Journal, 2023
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The Legal Future of AI in Contract Enforcement, Legal Tech Journal, 2022
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A Legal Analysis of Taxation Policies in Cross-Border Digital Commerce, Undergraduate Thesis,
Columbia University, 2021
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Corporate Taxation and Global Inequality: A Critical Review, International Economic Policy
Journal, 2021
KEY SKILLS
Legal:
Legal Research, Case Law Analysis, Legal Writing, Document Review.
Communications:
Content Writing, Academic Editing, Public Relations, Strategic Messaging.
Technical:
Microsoft Office Suite, Google Workspace, Canva.
Admin & Remote Support: Calendar and E-mail Management, CRM Tools, Task Coordination,
Transcription, Document Organization.
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Data & Finance:
Data Collection, Spreadsheet Analysis, Entry-Level Financial Modelling, Data
Visualization Basics.
LANGUAGES
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English:
Fluent [Writing]
Advanced [Speaking]
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French:
Fluent [Writing]
Beginner [Speaking]
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Spanish:
Fluent [Writing]
Beginner [Speaking]
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
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Member, American Bar Association (Student Member)
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Member, Columbia University Alumni Network
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Member, International Association of Virtual Assistants
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Member, National Association of Business Economics
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Member, Society for Law, Science & Technology
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