Leila Mezoughi

Leila-Zoe Mezoughi - |- Employment History Legal Writing Experience PCA LAW London, September 2015 – Present Head Editor and Researcher Responsible for all content including white papers, articles, blogs, newsletters, website content, news bulletins and all other client-facing materials. Lead research projects based on relevant client issues and analysis of website data. Initiated successful focus group for millennial lawyer related issues. Effectively manage and coordinate multiple projects to ensure deadlines are met. Designed and implemented a sophisticated, target driven, digital marketing strategy. Evaluate web data monthly and provide reports to directors. Craft engaging and viral content by posting the best solutions to client issues allowing PCA to be thought leaders in their field of expertise. Developed strong online presence through distributing content using multi-channel approach. Established strong rapport with publishers, such as Raconteur, who published my content in online and paper magazines read by our clientele. Regularly pitched ideas on business development to directors, clients and CEOO based on my research. Personally delivered my Gen Y/ Millennial lawyers piece to one of our highest value clients. Designed marketing course for law firms, combining my legal and business background. This is now sold as a product. WATERSIDE PRESS PUBLISHERS, Sheffield, October 2015 Author Invited to co-author academic book as considered an expert based on my academic writing/journalism within the field Youngest co-author by some 20 years Publication was accepted onto the national curriculum for undergraduate criminology degrees THE JUSTICE GAP, Online news distributor, February 2015 – present Author/ Journalist Contributor to online magazine Particular article regarding women in prison received huge traction from Twitter and Facebook shares UNITED NATIONS, New York, September 2015 Head researcher/ author Led research project and drafted paper on UK rape law for policy review by Equality Now (an internal human rights organisation dedicated to action for the civil, political, economic rights of girls and women This was presented to the UN with a view to implement best practice guidelines for sexual violence in all UN member states WOMEN’S BREAKOUT, Charity, London, September 2015 – present Journalist/ author Research and draft technical updates on womens rights for womens centre’s Research and brief board of trustees on business economic and parliamentary influences impacting budget both in person and by online content for various members White-Collar Experience 25 BEDFORD ROW, Criminal Defence Chambers, September 2016 Pupil Barrister I started my legal career defending complex fraud matters and then transferred my expertise to serious gang violence at this prestigious London set. I obtained considerable experience specially in relation to drug, violence and slavery matters both in the Magistrates and Crown Courts. My legal experience allows me to quickly assimilate information and hone in on the key facts. My work regularly required the drafting of comprehensive research notes (legal opinions) on technical issues, often under immense time pressure. CORKER BINNING, Fraud law firm, London, September- Paralegal Obtained considerable experience in complex fraud matters including representing traders in SFO, FCA and US Department of Justice investigations into alleged manipulation of LIBOR, FOREX and EURIBOR rate Heavily involved in FCA prosecutions for insider trading and mortgage fraud Participated in the representation of politicians facing extradition proceedings, which has involved resisting complex and high profile extradition requests from the Russian government Involved in defending the recently acquitted newspaper journalists who faced prosecution for allegations of making payments to public officials under Operation Elveden I was assigned to work on a terrorism case in which the clients are being investigated for offences of murder and terrorist financing/money laundering. 20 ESSEX ST CHAMBERS, London, November- Arbitrators Assistant Worked on a vast array of shipping, international trade, shareholder and joint venture arbitration disputes heard at the IDRC, London Gained a detailed knowledge of commercial arbitration practice and procedure. Weekly duties involved provided written case reports of complex commercial/shipping disputes, produced to exceptionally high standards to assist Duncan Matthews QC (Head of Chambers, 20 Essex St) in keeping abreast of his practice Public Speaking Awards/ Experience Top 5% of UK applicants to successfully be awarded (2x) pupillages (£30,000) for my intellectual rigour and public speaking abilities Invited to be a visiting lecturer, based on my public speaking ability, for final year Kings College Forensic Geneticist students Invited to become a trustee for Women’s Breakout based on my business acumen and public speaking on behalf of the board Future Excellence Award (£8500) academic scholarship from City University London Gerard Maye Prize (2013) for public speaking (£100) Runner up on BBC’s Young Entrepreneur Competition (2011) “best business pitch to panel” Education/ Qualifications Postgraduate Digital Marketing leadership course accreditation by Google (2016) Public speaking/ intellectual training qualification, BTPC, City University, London, Very Competent (2015) Undergraduate Law with Business LLB Joint Hons, Brighton University, First class (2013) Secondary A Level English literature (A), Sociology (B) and Philosophy (C), Kings Cross College (2010) GCSE x 12 (A-C) Coloma Convent Girls School (2007)