Lark Y. Grier-Hapli Email & Phone Number

Washington DC-Baltimore Area

United States

Washington, DC

Washington D.C. Metro Area

 Implementing and managing commercial document legalization services on behalf of foreign governments by conducting sanctions and anti-boycott screenings of export documentation. Performing analyses of U.S. and foreign law, specifically ITAR, EAR, and FCPA; developing internal compliance programs, assisting with internal and government investigations and.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

 Ensure the U.S.’ compliance with the Hague Evidence Convention by administering incoming request for international judicial assistance to obtain evidence in civil or commercial matters. Serve as a liaison to foreign Central Authorities, participate in meetings and conferences regarding international judicial assistance, and provide advice on the.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

 Provide consulting services to public and private sector entities interested in participating in PowerAfrica projects by advising on legal and regulatory issues in various West and Central African countries. Draft proposals for small minority-owned businesses in response to the PowerAfrica RFP issued by USAID.

Paris Area, France

 Provide transactional advisory services for corporate and government clients engaged in PPP and concession projects in Africa and Europe, with a focus on energy, telecommunications, mining and transports. Provide advice to government agencies, financial institutions and concessionaires on the interpretation and application of laws, as they relate to.

Washington, DC

 Investigate large-scale transactions conducted by investment banks, brokerage firms and federally insured financial institutions to identify violations of the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery and Enforcement Act (FIRREA). Compile and analyze evidence, review discovery, assist with witness depositions, and perform other activities in an effort to.

* Draft reports and presentations for the Liberian Ministries of Finance, Justice, State and Foreign Affairs on matters pertaining to immigration, refugees and humanitarian law, foreign direct investment, and judicial reform.* Prepare proposals for development projects in accordance with the Poverty Reduction Strategy implemented by the Liberian.

Assist governance specialists with conducting research, writing and editing various publications, and compiling country-specific case studies that focus on international anti-corruption programs, income and asset disclosures, and U.S. and international court decisions regarding privacy, asset disclosures, and reformation of governance regimes.

* Review and reconcile import/export transactions between clients, ensuring compliance with international trade agreements, custom and export controls, and Export Administration Regulations (EAR)* Establish and maintain relationships with international importers, exporters, as well as representatives from Embassies and other government agencies by.

* Assist with commercial transactions and real estate broker disputes by preparing documents used in the sale of financed properties, drafting commercial and real estate lease provisions, and conducting title searches.* Facilitate the settlement of probate matters by helping conservators and estate executors interpret real estate contracts, appraise.

* Assist attorneys and investigators by compiling evidence, producing discovery, reviewing Federal Sentencing Guidelines and drafting memoranda and plea agreements in white-collar crime cases.* Provide litigation support, review pre-sentencing reports and conduct research, pertaining to international fraud.

* Assist attorneys with ongoing investigations by conducting legal research, writing legal memoranda, assisting with deposition and FOIA requests, reviewing discovery and preparing trial exhibits. * Aide in the discovery process by interacting with and interviewing investors and their clients.

* Manage large-scale document review projects for corporate clients, in an effort to fulfill Second Requests.* Perform a variety of document control-related duties in an effort to assist corporate clients fulfill their regulatory and investigational requirements for, for review by various government agencies.* Assist attorneys with trial preparation.

Master Of Laws - Llm, International Business Law

Doctor Of Law (J.D.), M.A. In International Politics, International Law, Economic Development

Activities and Societies: * American University Business Law Brief: Editor-in-Chief* European Moot Court Team; Student Bar Association.

Bachelor Of Arts, Economics And Spanish

Activities and Societies: President, African Rhythms Drum & Dance Troupe

Education record