Allan Elvir

Experience

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  Supreme Court of Honduras

  Sept 2001 - Sept 2003

  Judicial Clerk

  • Conducted comprehensive reviews of case files and performed extensive legal research, resulting in the drafting of over 2,000 judicial decisions pertaining to real estate and family law matters for the presiding judge.• Facilitated the court legal process by taking witness depositions, executing judicial orders, managing embargoes, and participating actively in court session.

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  Banco Continental

  Apr 2003 - Mar 2005

  Attorney

  • Successfully represented the bank in two high-stakes litigation cases before the Civil Court, focusing on real estate foreclosure, resulting in favorable outcomes that safeguarded the bank's assets and interest.• Conducted comprehensive analyses and drafted over 50 housing and personal loan agreements, ensuring compliance with legal standards and financial regulations, which enhanced customer satisfaction and minimized risk exposure.• Executed in-depth investigations of over 200 real estate property titles in the Honduran Public Registry, uncovering critical insights that informed investment decisions and reduced the risk of legal entanglements, contributing to a more secure and profitable real estate portfolio.• Worked in the bank’s debt recovery efforts, implementing innovative negotiation and restructuring strategies that resulted in a significant improvement in recovery rates, achieving a 60% increase in recovered funds. Show less

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  Lexincorp - Central American Law Firm

  Mar 2005 - May 2007

  Corporate Associate

  • Successfully incorporated Latin American, US, and Asian companies in Honduras, securing operational, sanitary, and environmental licenses for over 8 companies.• Provided strategic legal advice to over 8 companies on corporate, labor, administrative, and employment matters.• Represented over 10 corporate clients in negotiations and disputes with the Honduran Labor Ministry's administrative division, achieving favorable outcomes in over 95% of wage, benefit, and employment-related cases.• Contributed to the 2007 Doing Business World Bank Report with in-depth legal analysis, directly influencing improvements in the legal and business framework assessments for Honduras, thereby assisting in elevating the country's attractiveness to foreign investment. Show less

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  San Pedro Sula Municipal Government

  Mar 2006 - May 2007

  Attorney

  • Spearheaded the review and overhaul of the municipal transit and transportation regulatory framework, identifying key areas for improvement and advising on pivotal changes. This initiative led to the adoption of a new and more effective regulatory system.• Drafted and successfully executed over 20 judgment resolutions for the Administrative Claims Division, significantly enhancing the division's efficiency and legal efficacy.

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  Embassy of Honduras

  Jun 2007 - Feb 2010

  Commercial Counselor

  • Promoted trade of goods and services between Honduras with 50+ US companies, including the import and export of agricultural commodities and tourism.• Created tracking system for commercial legal claims from US investors in Honduras to respond to questions about legal process under Honduran law to keep informed over 10 US companies with operations in Honduras.• Fostered policy ties between Honduras and other Central American and Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) signatories.• Assisted General Attorney Office of Honduras on arbitration processes to represent the country before ICSID. Show less

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  Millennium Water Alliance (MWA)

  Apr 2011 - now

  • Provide risk-based legal and policy advice on a variety of ad hoc institutional, transactional, and corporate legal matters to the senior leadership team, local U.S. staff, and global offices in the Latin America and Africa regions contributing to informed decision-making and strategic planning.• Led the review and negotiation of over 200 contractual agreements with partners, vendors, employees, and service providers, ensuring compliance with non-profit regulations and organizational policies, reducing legal risks.• Oversee legal aspects of establishing MWA’s global offices resulting in the incorporation of three new MWA entities in Kenya, Ethiopia, and Guatemala in coordination with local and outside counsel.• Coordinate with global offices to ensure legal and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions, facilitating the successful expansion development programs in four countries. Show less • Review and analyze operational documents, such as policy papers, to implement regional contracting procedures. This includes the creation of over 20 template agreements for different services to standardize the utilization of legal contracting practices across the organization. • Managed the legal aspects of fundraising and grant agreements, with prominent institutions like the Hilton Foundation and USAID, collaborating closely with the development team to secure over $20 million in funding while ensuring compliance with grant requirements.• Drafted and updated key governance documents, including bylaws, policies, and procedures, such as the Executive, Governance, and Finance committee charters, and Employee Handbooks to reflect best practices and legal requirements, improving operational efficiency and governance standards.• Spearheaded the organization’s response to legal inquiries and disputes, achieving a 95% success rate in resolving issues before escalation to litigation.• Developed and maintained relationships with external legal counsel and pro bono services (Covington & Burling), securing an average of 60 pro bono hours annually average to support key legal initiatives. Show less • Provide legal operational support in various areas, including procurement, human resources, legal notarizations, and the drafting of meeting agendas and minutes.• Conducted comprehensive legal research on regulatory compliance issues affecting non-profit operations, resulting in a detailed report that informed the organization’s compliance strategy.• Assisted in the preparation of the bi-annual Board of Directors meeting, which included the drafting and distribution of motions to be approved by the Executive, Governance, and Finance Committees.• Developed MWA's first internal process for filing and reporting to track and manage the full cycle of legal agreements, leading to a 100% increase in productivity. Show less

  • Senior Legal Counsel - Water & Sanitation Development

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Legal Officer

    Sept 2011 - Jan 2020

  • Legal Intern - Water & Sanitation Development

    Apr 2011 - Sept 2011
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  IFC - International Finance Corporation

  Aug 2012 - Dec 2012

  Legal Intern

  • Conducted comprehensive comparative legal research and regulatory policy analysis on Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) regulations for the World Bank's Investing Across Border (IAB) initiative, covering 87 countries; this pivotal work contributed to identifying global regulatory trends and barriers, directly informing and enhancing international investment frameworks in over 15 countries.

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  Jacobson Burton Kelley PLLC

  Jul 2014 - Sept 2016

  International Trade Counsel

  • Collaborated closely with a Senior Partner to develop a comprehensive legal strategy that successfully prevented a high-profile client addition to the OFAC list, safeguarding their international operations and financial transactions, and thereby preserving their global business reputation and operational continuity.• Engaged in meticulous preparation of detailed submission documents and persuasive legal arguments to present to the OFAC, highlighting the client's adherence to international trade laws and regulations. Show less

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  Biohco International Group Management Inc.

  Jan 2018 - Oct 2018

  Legal Counsel

  • Reviewed and drafted over 15 legal agreements including non-disclosure agreements (NDAs), professional service agreements, licensing agreements, and employee agreements.• Provided legal technical support on day-to-day corporate matters including legal analysis and regulatory affairs.

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  FTI Consulting

  Aug 2020 - now

  Attorney

  • Reviewed over 500,000 documents in English and Spanish for a high-profile antitrust litigation, utilizing advanced e-discovery software to meet critical deadlines for US law firms.• Identified critical risk factors in a complex, multi-million-dollar merger agreement through meticulous document review, providing the legal team with the insights needed to identify key legal considerations to negotiate more favorable terms.• Played a key role in a landmark litigation case by reviewing and coding over 250,000 documents for relevancy and privilege, contributing to a favorable settlement that saved the client from potential damages exceeding $500 million, ensuring the protection of sensitive communications and preventing potential breaches of attorney-client privilege.• Demonstrated exceptional speed and accuracy in fast fact-checking legal research within document review projects, identifying and verifying over 1,000 key facts and citations in less than three weeks, in complex litigation. Show less

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  Embassy of Honduras

  Jan 2023 - now

  Legal Advisor

  • Deliver legal counsel to the Honduran Ambassador, Consulates, and Embassy Staff on a wide range of international legal issues spanning both common law and civil law systems by interpreting complex legal frameworks, ensuring legal compliance, supporting the Embassy's diplomatic objectives, and mitigating legal risks.• Establish and maintain strong relationships with US government officials, legal experts, and international organizations to facilitate dialogue on key legal issues.• Conduct comprehensive analysis of US legislation and international treaties, producing detailed reports that guided a diplomatic strategy and policy formulation. Show less