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Zina Yassine

Zina Yassine

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lawyer | LL.M. Georgetown University | Awardee of the Dr. Randa Antoun Annual Award for Public Service and Civic Engagement 2021

  • Education

    • American University of Beirut

      2019 - 2021
      Minor in Civil Society, Citizenship, and the Nonprofit Sector.

    • Georgetown University

      2023 - 2024
      Master of Laws - LLM Anti Corruption & White Collar Crime

    • Beirut Arab University

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      Bachelor of Laws - LLB Law

      ▪ Graduated as Valedictorian, representing over 3000 students.▪ Assigned Member of Faculty of Law and Political Sciences Council.▪ Assigned as the University's Human Rights Ambassador.▪ Inter-University Program on International Criminal Law and Procedure.

    • The International School of Choueifat - Koura

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      ▪ Lebanese Baccalaureate II - Life Sciences with Distinction; Grade: Excellent▪ Class representative and spokesperson at the annual SABIS Founders event.

    • American University of Beirut

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      Minor International Law International Law and Legal Studies

    • American University of Beirut

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      Bachelor's degree Political Science and Government High Distinction

      ▪ Graduated with High Distinction (4.0 GPA) with minors in International Law, Civil Society, Citizenship, and the Nonprofit Sector.▪ Elected at the Student Representative Council (SRC)- Faculty of Arts and Sciences.▪ President of Political Studies and Public Administration Society (PSPA).

  • Experience

    • Louay Ghandour Law Firm

      Jun 2020 - now
      Legal Associate

    • The Asfari Institute for Civil Society and Citizenship

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2021
      Research Interviewer

    • Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD)

      Sept 2020 - Dec 2020
      Research Analyst Intern

    • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

      Mar 2021 - Sept 2021
      Bridging Perspectives Mediator

    • Rotaract Club De Beyrouth

      Jul 2021 - Jul 2022
      President

    • International Monetary Fund

      Jan 2024 - now
      Legal Associate

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Lawyer

      Beirut Bar Association

    • International Criminal Law and Procedure

      T.M.C. Asser Instituut
      Aug 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Zina Yassine
      Dr. Randa Antoun Annual Award for Public Service and Civic Engagement American University of Beirut Jun 2021 ▪ A distinguished award granted to one student yearly as a recognition of their impact made while working on a research paper that evaluates a contemporary problem in Lebanon and advances a clear and innovative solution to that problem.▪ Presented to a student that demonstrates academic excellence, engages & promotes leadership in civic issues, and evaluates contemporary problems while providing innovative solutions.
    • Awarded to Zina Yassine
      President Recognition Award Rotaract Club De Beyrouth Jul 2020 ▪ Presented to the most active member in recognition of outstanding dedication and service. ▪ This prominent award is given to only one individual yearly.
    • Awarded to Zina Yassine
      Secretary General Award Future We Want Model United Nations (FWWMUN) Feb 2020 ▪ The most prestigious award presented to the delegate who is the most knowledgeable, diplomatic, and well prepared in the entire committee.▪ Receiving this award requires that the delegate presents innovative resolutions and convinces diverse delegations to vote on them.
    • Awarded to Zina Yassine
      Female Leadership Award International Federation of Liberal Youth (IFLRY)- Tunisia Oct 2019 ▪ Presented to the participant exhibiting diverse pioneering solutions towards challenges facing women worldwide.
    • Awarded to Zina Yassine
      Honorable Diplomacy Award Model Arab League, Lebanese American University Sep 2018 ▪ Presented to the delegate that depicts the ultimate qualities of diplomacy within a group of 50+ delegates.▪ Receiving this award requires that the delegate portrays skills of active listening, inclusiveness, boundlesscommunication, and critical thinking.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Rotaract Academy Liaison

      Issued by Rotaract District 2452 on Aug 2022
      Rotaract District 2452Associated with Zina Yassine

    • Student Researcher

      Issued by IFLRY on Oct 2019
      IFLRYAssociated with Zina Yassine

    • Project Manager

      Issued by ENVIRONMENT ACADEMY on Mar 2020
      ENVIRONMENT ACADEMYAssociated with Zina Yassine

    • Master of Ceremony- District 2452

      Issued by RYLA 9640 - Rotary Youth Leadership Awards on Apr 2021
      RYLA 9640 - Rotary Youth Leadership AwardsAssociated with Zina Yassine

    • Under Secretary General of Affiliations

      Issued by IYA Model United Nations on Jan 2021
      IYA Model United NationsAssociated with Zina Yassine

    • Director of Public Relations

      Issued by BEYMUN 2022-23 on Jan 2021
      BEYMUN 2022-23Associated with Zina Yassine

    • Committee Chair

      Issued by IYA Model United Nations on Feb 2021
      IYA Model United NationsAssociated with Zina Yassine

    • President

      Issued by Political Studies & Public Administration (PSPA) Society of AUB on Aug 2020
      Political Studies & Public Administration (PSPA) Society of AUBAssociated with Zina Yassine

    • Journalist

      Issued by Rotaract Mediterranean MDIO on Jun 2020
      Rotaract Mediterranean MDIOAssociated with Zina Yassine

    • Elected at the Student Representative Council (SRC)- Faculty of Arts and Sciences (AUB)

      Issued by American University of Beirut on Oct 2018
      American University of BeirutAssociated with Zina Yassine

    • President of Interact Beirut Metropolitan

      Issued by Interact: Rotary Sponsored Club on Jun 2018
      Interact: Rotary Sponsored ClubAssociated with Zina Yassine

    • Human Rights Ambassador

      Issued by Beirut Arab University on Mar 2019
      Beirut Arab UniversityAssociated with Zina Yassine

    • Student Representative Faculty of Law and Political Sciences Council

      Issued by Beirut Arab University on Jun 2018
      Beirut Arab UniversityAssociated with Zina Yassine