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John BenningtonNo.67,Lane123,Job Rd. Job Distrinct, Shanghai, China 200070(+86) 138-001-38000serviceObjectiveTo contribute strong background in tax law to US and Japan tax-compliance and research projects duringsummer internship position at White & Case LLP, Tokyo officeProfessional Profile Solutions-driven 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. Client-focused team player with excellent quantitative skills. Computer-literate oral, written, and interpersonal communicator and presenter; fluent in Japanese and computerproficient in Westlaw, Lexis-Nexis, MS Windows, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. US citizen with cultural activities visa.EducationJuris Doctor, Columbia University School of Law, New York, NY, expected May 2009; 62 credits completed;Grade Point Average: 3.06; completed semesters of study abroad at Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan, and Kyushu University, Fukuoka City, JapanBachelor of Arts in History, Manhattan College, Riverdale, NY, May 2006; Grade Point Average: 3.3 cumulative, 3.6 in majorHonors and DistinctionsLaw SchoolWaseda University Tokyo, JapanStudy Abroad Program, Spring 2008Deans List, Spring 2008Distinguished Class Performance International Taxation, Spring 2008IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program, Spring 2007Note and Comment Editor,Columbia Journal of Transnational Law, 2007-2008Columbia Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program, 2006-2007Columbia University Kyushu University Semester Exchange,Fukuoka City, Japan, Summer 2006UndergraduateMember, Manhattan College National Historical Society, 2003-2006Manhattan College Field Hockey Team, 2002-2006Manhattan College Student Government, 2004-2005Invited to Manhattan Colleges Honors Convocation, Fall 2005Manhattan College Deans List,Spring 2006Legal ExperienceLegal Language InstructorJapan Tokyo International School, Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 2008 to PresentTeach legal English to Japanese attorneys in large Japanese law firms.Develop comprehensive lesson plans that simulate US law-school classroom environment to prepare Japaneseattorneys to enter US law schools.Instruct both individuals and groups of attorneys ranging from first-year associates to senior partners.Research AssistantColumbia School of Law Center for Public Interest Law, New York, NYFall 2007Represented both ongoing and startup nonprofit organizations.Drafted contract between nonprofit corporation and international pharmaceutical services company to helpsenior citizens obtain discounted prescription drugs.Conducted presentation for newly formed non-profit corporations board of directors to define and explaindirectors individual and collective roles and duties.Drafted new operating agreement for Limited Liability Company that recently merged with another LimitedLiability Company.Completed newly formed non-profit corporations application for tax-exempt status.
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