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Geoffrey Chen

Geoffrey Chen

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Lawyer at Arnold Bloch Leibler | Sydney Co-President of ACYPI | WEF Global Shaper | Co-Founder of Shelfswaps

  • Education

    • The University of Auckland

      2016 - 2022
      BCom/LLB(Hons) Law Distinction WAM

      Seminar Paper (10,000 words) - Public Authority Liability Supervisor: Associate Professor Hanna Wilberg.Corrective or Distributive Justice? An Evaluation of the Pros and Cons of Vicarious Liability for the Tort of Misfeasance in a Public Office. A- (82%).Dissertation (15,000 words) - A Mere Gossamer? The Implications of Good Faith in the Interpretation of Tax Treaties. A (86%).Supervisor: Professor Craig Elliffe

    • Korea University

      2017 - 2018
      Certificate in Korean Korean Language and Literature

      Activities and Societies: Korean Cooking Club Taekwondo Club (performed at graduation) LEVEL 2 (2급)100% attendance award.

    • Korea University

      2018 - 2019
      Certificate in Korean Korean Language and Literature

      Activities and Societies: Korean Traditional Band Club (performed at graduation). LEVEL 3 (3급)100% attendance award.

    • The University of Auckland

      2017 - 2018
      Certificate in Languages Korean Language and Literature Distinction WAM

    • University of Melbourne

      2021 - 2021
      Juris Doctor (Law Exchange) Law

      Activities and Societies: Little Hall, 360 Ambassador Juris Doctor electives- Insolvency Law (LAWS50093)- Media Law (LAWS50096)- Cross-Border Litigation (LAWS50050)- Commercial Law in Practice (LAWS90059)

  • Experience

    • A&Z Law Firm 上海里格律师事务所

      Nov 2016 - Jan 2017
      Work Experience Intern

    • PwC Australia

      Jan 2022 - May 2022
      Associate

      Tax Controversy and Dispute Resolution

    • Clifford Chance

      Sept 2022 - Sept 2024
      Trainee Solicitor (Graduate Lawyer)

      First seat: Corporate M&A/Private Equity (Sydney)Second seat: Litigation & Dispute Resolution (Sydney)Third seat: Debt Capital Markets (London)Fourth seat: Banking & Finance (Sydney)

    • Australia-China Youth Association

      Jul 2023 - Mar 2024

      • People-to-People Officer

        Aug 2023 - Mar 2024

      • Delegate

        Jul 2023 - Jul 2023

    • Shelfswaps

      Aug 2023 - now
      Co-Founder

      ShelfSwaps is a community-driven platform dedicated to fostering the sharing of knowledge and joy through book exchanges. Our mission is to connect individuals with like-minded readers nearby, enabling them to swap books and share their love for reading. We aim to bring books out of storage and off lonely bookshelves, giving them new life and purpose in the hands of others who will appreciate them. Whether you're a high schooler, university student, young professional, or traditional book lover, ShelfSwaps offers a sustainable way to enjoy books, connect with your community, and contribute to environmental conservation. Show less

    • Australia-China Young Professionals Initiative (ACYPI) 澳中青年领袖联合会

      Jul 2024 - now
      Sydney Co-President

    • Arnold Bloch Leibler

      Sept 2024 - now
      Lawyer

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Practising Certificate

      The Law Society of NSW
      Oct 2022

    • Professional Legal Studies Course

      The College of Law New Zealand
      Apr 2022

    • BCG - Digital Transformation Job Simulation

      Forage
      Aug 2024
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    • BCG - Strategy Consulting Job Simulation

      Forage
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • First Aid Training

      St John Ambulance Australia (National Office)
      Sept 2022
      View certificate certificate

    • BCG - Introduction to Strategy Consulting Job Simulation

      Forage
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Barrister and Solicitor of the High Court of New Zealand

      Ministry of Justice - New Zealand
      Jul 2022

    • Solictor of the Supreme Court of New South Wales

      Supreme Court of New South Wales
      Aug 2022

    • The Fundamentals of Digital Marketing

      Google
      May 2020
      View certificate certificate

    • BCG - Social Impact Job Simulation

      Forage
      Jul 2024
      View certificate certificate

    • Solicitor of the High Court of Australia

      High Court of Australia
      Jan 2023

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Geoffrey Chen
      Australia China Emerging Leaders Summit Delegate Australia China Youth Association Jul 2023 ACELS is the Australia-China Youth Association’s (ACYA) signature event, and a key platform to unite and enrich a new generation of Australia-China literate leaders. Over four days, I was exposed as a delegate to a wide range of issues in the Australia-China space, engaging with industry leaders and experienced professionals at the forefront of their fields.
    • Awarded to Geoffrey Chen
      Distinguished Graduate Award The University of Auckland Sep 2022 Awarded the Distinguished Graduate Award, upon completing two Co-Curricular Recognition pathways (Global Citizen and Community Engagement). Completion of a Distinguished Graduate workshop provided by the UoA Student Engagement Office.Completion of an interview with panel members of the award program.
    • Awarded to Geoffrey Chen
      Excellence in Service Award Accomodation - The University of Auckland Oct 2020 I received the excellence in service award for my services in the residential advisory committee. I represented my residence 55 Symonds Street during the residential meetings and relayed feedback and suggestions from the residents.
    • Awarded to Geoffrey Chen
      Undergraduate Marketing Communications Award 1st Place University of Auckland Nov 2019 Our team of five competed against our entire third year marketing class and was awarded first place. We solved a business challenge for a real company (Mc Donalds) through an integrated marketing communications plan. Simon Kenny (Head of Communications), Jo Mitchell (Director of Marketing) from Mc Donalds, representatives from the DDB agency and professors from the University of Auckland unanimously decided that our team presented the best pitch.
    • Awarded to Geoffrey Chen
      Cryptocurrency Case Competition - 2nd Place UoA Blockchain Club Oct 2018 As a team of 2, we analysed the crypto markets to advise and then present on a buy, hold, sell position for Litecoin investments.
    • Awarded to Geoffrey Chen
      Prime Minister's Scholarship for Asia New Zealand Education Dec 2017 Received the Prime Minister's Scholarship for Asia to study Korean at the prestigious Korea University in Seoul, South Korea.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Mentor

      Issued by Arise Foundation Australia on Jun 2023
      Arise Foundation AustraliaAssociated with Geoffrey Chen

    • Mentor (Green Schools, Green Homes, Green Communities, Spring 2023 Innovation Challenge)

      Issued by The New York Academy of Sciences on Jun 2023
      The New York Academy of SciencesAssociated with Geoffrey Chen

    • Ambassador

      Issued by Opportunity International Australia on Jul 2023
      Opportunity International AustraliaAssociated with Geoffrey Chen

    • Volunteer Alumni Coordinator

      Issued by The University of Auckland on Jun 2024
      The University of AucklandAssociated with Geoffrey Chen

    • Global Shaper

      Issued by Global Shapers Community on Jul 2024
      Global Shapers CommunityAssociated with Geoffrey Chen

    • Student Mentor

      Issued by The University of Auckland on Mar 2017
      The University of AucklandAssociated with Geoffrey Chen

    • Community epidemic control volunteer (COVID-19)

      Issued by Chinese Red Cross Foundation on Feb 2020
      Chinese Red Cross FoundationAssociated with Geoffrey Chen

    • Class Representative

      Issued by Auckland University Students' Association on Jul 2016
      Auckland University Students' AssociationAssociated with Geoffrey Chen

    • Law Part I Mentor

      Issued by The University of Auckland on Jul 2020
      The University of AucklandAssociated with Geoffrey Chen

    • Residential Advisory Comittee Member

      Issued by The University of Auckland on Mar 2020
      The University of AucklandAssociated with Geoffrey Chen