University of Arizona (2003-2004)
James E. Rogers College of Law
Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A.
LL.M                               Major: International Trade Law

Academic Awards:        Fulbright Scholarship (2003-2004)
                                         James E. Rogers International Trade Law Scholarship (2004)

Judicial Institute (2002)
Hanoi, Vietnam
Lawyer professional training

Hanoi Law School (1991-1996)
Hanoi, Vietnam
Bachelor of Law              Major: business law


bar admission

Hanoi bar association


Work experience

BAO & PARTNERS CONSULTING COMPANY

Managing Partner
(October 2004 – Present).

Practicing in:

• Investment law;
• Banking;
• Contract; and
• International trade law.

MINISTRY OF TRADE AND AUSAID: “Vietnam Integration into the World Economy: Capacity Building for Anti-dumping”

Legal Consultant

Researching various aspect of international antidumping law and drawing a model for Vietnamese enterprises in defense of antidumping cases.

Researches and papers:

- “Catfish and Shrimp Antidumping Cases: Lessons Learned”
- “Regulatory Framework for Antidumping Institution in Vietnam”


22nd South East Asia Games Sponsorship Office of the GOVERNMENT OF VIETNAM, Hanoi, Vietnam

Legal Counsel
(October 2002 – July 2003)

• Drafted, negotiated and finalized all sponsorship contracts of the Games; and
• Provided the Games Organizing Board and the sponsors with advices on the legal issues in relation to utilizing the sponsors’ rights.

ABN AMRO Bank, Hanoi, Vietnam

Legal Counsel
(August 2000 – October 2002)

• Dealt with legal issues related to international trade supporting activities of the Bank such as commercial loans financing import and export, cross-border payment and guarantees; and
• As often requested by the Bank’s clients, given consultation on the legal issues related to foreign exchange control, international trade and payment, banking transaction and cash management.

Lussan Brouillaud & Lafarge Flecheux law firm, Hanoi, Vietnam

Legal Counsel
(November 1996 – July 2000)

• Represented clients and defended their interests at the administrative level and the courts;
   
• Reviewed and drafted various kinds of legal documents such as contract, lease, power of attorney, etc.;
  
  
  

Presentations & research


Ministry of Trade, 23 and 24 June 2005. Presentation on “The Role of Vietnamese State Agencies in recent Antidumping Cases” in “Antidumping Law in Vietnam” conference held by the Ministry of Trade.

The William Davison Institute at the University of Michigan Business School, Business Policy Review, “Trade and Investment Policy Reform in Vietnam’s Integration to the World Economy and Accession to WTO” research paper (to be published).

Ministry of Trade, “Catfish and Shrimp Antidumping Cases: Lessons Learned” research paper (to be published).

Ministry of Trade, “Regulatory Framework for Antidumping Institution in Vietnam” research paper (to be published).

Hanoi Polytechnics University, 11 March 2002. Presented to senior officials of Vietnam Corporation of Textile and Garment on the US-Vietnam Trade Agreement.

Hanoi Polytechnics University, 13 March 2002. Delivered lecture on AFTA (ASEAN Free Trade Area) and CEPT (Common Effective Preferential Tariff) to senior officials of Vietnam Association of Exporters and Producers.