Abdullah Shamsi

Abdullah shamsi

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Compliance Analyst at Avantia Law | Founder at EGIMUN

  • Education

    • Cairo american college

      2007 - 2021
      High school diploma 3.93 gpa

      Activities and Societies: National Honors Society, INJAZ, CACMUN, Student Council, Power of You, Dayretna, NESDA, Swim Team

    • King's college london

      2021 - 2024
      Bachelor of laws - llb law
  • Experience

    • Egimun

      Jan 2019 - now
      Founder

      Founded the first educational and leadership conference in the UN-awarded green town of El Gouna, Egypt. Manage a team of over 50 people, including a Secretariat, Academic Committee, and Organizing Committee. Organised highly successful in-person conferences from 2021-2024, attracting over 1200 international attendees.

    • Dalydress for trading & agencies

      Jun 2020 - Aug 2020
      Summer intern

      Interned at Shamsi For Trading & Agencies for the duration of the summer, working in the Legal and Operations Departments. Reviewed lease agreements for Dalydress, Premoda and Dare shops in over 20 governments. Coordinated maintenance for shops and distribution of sales stickers.

    • United nations

      Sept 2020 - Sept 2020
      Youth speaker

      Served as one of eight youth speakers at the United Nations International Day of Peace on September 17th. The speech centered around the importance of stability in the Middle East and the ability of youth and this generation to enact meaningful change and ensure a more peaceful environment.

    • Host staffing

      Sept 2021 - Mar 2022
      Hospitality associate

      Worked flexible shifts as hospitality associate at various events, stadiums, arenas, shops, and restaurants. Notable roles include till operator and server at Emirates Stadium, Stamford Bridge, and London Stadium, showcasing adaptability and responsibility. Cultivated essential skills like commitment, time-management, and organization while pursuing a law degree at King's College London.

    • Addleshaw goddard

      Mar 2022 - Mar 2022
      Open day attendee

      Attended Addleshaw Goddard's in-person open day in London, engaging in presentations, a case study activity, and networking with partners and trainees. Demonstrated critical and creative thinking in developing solutions for a company's expansion challenges during the case study activity.

    • Aswan forum

      Jun 2022 - Jul 2022
      Intern

      Contributed to the third session of the prestigious Aswan Forum for Sustainable Peace and Development sponsored by the Egyptian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Organized and facilitated the Youth Dialogue Session, ensuring meaningful participation of young leaders. Improved communication skills through media coverage coordination and gained insights into pressing issues related to sustainable peace and development.

    • Bonellierede

      Jul 2022 - Aug 2022
      Legal intern

      Collaborated with a diverse team on drafting legal opinions and memorandums in specialized areas such as data privacy and labor law. Played a key role in establishing a legal entity, gaining hands-on knowledge of entity formation and regulatory procedures. Developed strong teamwork, communication, and drafting skills while sharpening legal acumen for a successful career.

    • Matouk bassiouny

      Aug 2022 - Sept 2022
      Legal intern

      Worked in Mergers & Acquisitions department under partner Hazem El Guindi. Conducted extensive research, contributed to drafting due diligence reports and legal agreements, and developed skills in legal drafting, analysis, and communication. Expanded knowledge of Islamic Sharia Law and gained valuable insights into the region's legal framework.

    • King's college london environmental law & regulation society

      Oct 2022 - Jun 2023
      Treasurer

      Oversaw all financial transactions, including budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking, ensuring accuracy and compliance with financial policies. Implemented effective financial strategies, conducted analysis, and provided valuable insights to support decision-making. Supported the society's mission of promoting environmental law and regulation, and contributed to its financial stability and success.

    • Legal cheek

      Apr 2023 - Apr 2023
      Vacation scheme attendee

      Engaged in interactive workshops and panel discussions with leading law firms and legal experts at Legal Cheek Spring 2023 Virtual Vacation Scheme, gaining valuable insights into industry trends including technology's impact on legal practice and the importance of diversity and inclusion initiatives.

    • Baker mckenzie

      Jun 2023 - Jul 2023
      Legal intern

      Conduced extensive legal research on Islamic financing structures to support the team in a complex litigation dispute in Malta. Delved deep into the intricacies of Islamic financing principles and regulations, analysing how they intersected with the relevant laws for the case.

    • Riverbank s.a.

      Jul 2023 - Aug 2023
      Legal intern

      Managed an array of cross-jurisdictional tasks in Netherlands, Luxembourg, and France. Oversaw NDA drafting, ensuring regulatory compliance and paving the way for future collaborations. Collaborated with the data team on Powens for GDPR adherence and efficient client data management. Scrutinized loan and pledge agreements, safeguarding client interests during default scenarios.

    • White & case llp

      Aug 2023 - Sept 2023
      Legal intern
    • Avantia law

      Aug 2024 - now
      Compliance analyst

      As a Compliance Analyst, my role involves ensuring compliance with Know Your Customer (KYC) regulations, a critical aspect of our legal services. I am responsible for conducting thorough due diligence on clients, identifying potential risks, and ensuring that our compliance standards are rigorously upheld.Avantia is leading the way in legal services innovation. We combine expert lawyers and custom-built AI technology to deliver tailor-made compliance and legal services for private equity and asset management firms. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Spring skills certificate

      Bpp law school
      Apr 2023
    • Virtual insight programme

      Slaughter and may
      Jul 2023
    • Virtual learning programme

      White & case llp
      Mar 2023
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Abdullah Shamsi
      International Baccalaureate Certificate International Baccaleaurate Jul 2021
    • Awarded to Abdullah Shamsi
      Best History Student Cairo American College May 2020
    • Awarded to Abdullah Shamsi
      Top 10 Class GPA Cairo American College May 2020
    • Awarded to Abdullah Shamsi
      Top 10 Class GPA Cairo American College May 2019
    • Awarded to Abdullah Shamsi
      HIAMUN Best Delegate Hayah International Academy Model United Nations (HIAMUN
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Director of Innovation and Strategy

      Issued by Synergy Network International on Aug 2020
      Synergy Network InternationalAssociated with Abdullah Shamsi
    • Diplomat MENA Region

      Issued by MUN Impact on May 2020
      MUN ImpactAssociated with Abdullah Shamsi
    • MUN@Home Under Secretary-General

      Issued by MUN Impact on Mar 2020
      MUN ImpactAssociated with Abdullah Shamsi
    • CACMUN Deputy Secretary-General

      Issued by Cairo American College on Nov 2019
      Cairo American CollegeAssociated with Abdullah Shamsi
    • HIAMUN GA1 President

      Issued by Hayah International Academy on May 2019
      Hayah International AcademyAssociated with Abdullah Shamsi
    • Sophomore Class Vice President

      Issued by Cairo American College on Aug 2018
      Cairo American CollegeAssociated with Abdullah Shamsi