Claudia Teich Lepore Email & Phone Number

Trilingual (English, Dutch, German) attorney with 20+ years of experience as in-house and outside counsel for Dutch and German companies and individuals who are operating or expanding their business in the U.S. I am a generalist with broad knowledge in commercial transactions and contracts, leases, corporate governance and compliance, insurance, human resources, civil litigation, and more recently international tax law. I have a passion for persuasive writing and e-learning, and a keen eye for editing. I enjoy improving operational processes from the inside out. I am known to be highly process-oriented and able to spot inefficiencies and implement corrections. I have experience investigating cloud-based software programs and introducing new tools into the operations to improve services and reduce costs.CREDENTIALS* Admitted to practice law in New York* U.S./German dual citizen* Trilingual communicator: Verbal and writing proficiency in Dutch, English, German; French reading knowledge.EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS* LEGAL COUNSEL, DR. GREWE & PARTNERS, CPAS, LLP: Advise German-owned businesses and German individuals on U.S. tax, legal, financial, and accounting issues.* OWNER & QUALIFIED LEGAL TRANSLATOR: Translated between Dutch and English, specializing in a wide variety of legal documents. * GENERAL COUNSEL, SCHIPHOL/JFK INTERNATIONAL AIR TERMINAL: Legal advisor to Executive Committee and multidisciplinary operational teams. Drafted and negotiated airport leases for Terminal 4 project.* LEGAL COUNSEL, KLM ROYAL DUTCH AIRLINES: Supported and provided legal advice to all departments and sales offices through U.S.SIGNATURE STRENGTHSLegal Counsel, International Law, Corporate Law, Corporate Governance, Legal Translation, Commercial Litigation, Contract Negotiations, Compliance Management, Operations Management, Lease Agreements, Service Agreements, Trademarks

Listed skills include Contract Negotiation, Legal Advice, Translation, Corporate Law, and 15 others.