Ana Madalina Craciun
Legal Advisor
Bucharest,B
Summary
Committed and creative legal advisor with 10 years of experience supporting the company with compliance and paperwork related to corporate matters. Directed to building strong relationships and fostering collaboration, and enthusiastic to contribute to team success.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
5
5
Languages
Work History
Content Licensing Manager & Legal Assistant
The Epoch Times Association, Inc / EpochTV
New York, NY
10.2021 - Current
- Implemented meetings with film producers, distributors and other clients, and managed relationships with licensors, ensuring timely communication and contract compliance;
- Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated agreements for VOD content licensing, as well as for other services agreements;
- Bolstered the company's reputation by consistently maintaining high standards and professionalism;
- Increased licensor portfolio by researching potential partners and presenting compelling business proposals;
- Analyzed and compiled the VOD content based on the company's guidelines for distribution, which generated more traffic to the Cinema section;
- Worked closely with the editorial, financial, and marketing departments to mitigate risks associated with licensing agreements;
- Prepared monthly detailed reports on royalties, ensuring proper compensation for licensors;
- Contributed to company-partner relationship building through professional interactions with licensors and distributors during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality;
- Resolved copyright infringement cases, which minimized the risk of conversion drops and contributed to brand image defense;
- Advised on copyright law, data protection regulations, and immigration law, in general;
- Wrote company formation documents and other board or managers’ decisions;
- Assisted with visa applications, filling out LCA and visa-related forms, and conducted thorough research in order to build a strong case for each candidate.
Foreign Legal Advisor
Wandering Sage Studios LLC
New York, NY
12.2019 - 10.2021
- Drafted, edited, interpreted and advised on contracts and other legal documents;
- Communicated and served as a liaison for external parties, including external counsel and public authorities;
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans;
- Reviewed and analyzed evolving areas of law such as data privacy/GDPR, intellectual property, copyright, and corporation law;
- Directed and supported executives with business registrations and other legal requirements, and advised on proper corporate governance practices;
- Conducted thorough research and provided preemptive solutions on taxes, employment and unemployment, trademarks, domains, fair use, YouTube and other platforms' guidelines, joint ventures, COPPA, DMCA, LLCs, non-profits, and other business-related matters;
- Kept records of legal documents such as company formation, board decisions, contracts, etc.;
- Managed visa cases effectively through research and case building; outside counsel collaboration; LCA and visa-related forms filling; writing responses and requests to the USCIS.
Legal Advisor
Chronostyle International SA d/b/a CELLINI
Bucharest, Romania
02.2019 - 11.2019
- Collaborated with the marketing, sales, and financial departments to properly draft, negotiate, and ensure contract performance;
- Wrote and filed legal documents such as contracts, notices, claims, and injunctions. Endorsed and countersigned the company's legal documents;
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues with certain collaborations, ensuring legal compliance with areas of law such as data privacy/GDPR, consumer rights, corporate law, competition, and advertising;
- Negotiated favorable settlements in occurring disputes, saving the company's time and resources in litigation;
- Assisted executives and staff in negotiations with other parties and meetings with law enforcement officers;
- Collaborated with human resources to protect the company from legal claims;
- Improved and updated the internal policies and procedures for the company's operations;
- Timely filed the company's decisions and changes with the Division of Corporations to ensure firm progress of business operations;
- Obtained authorizations and licenses for the company's activities;
- Worked closely with law enforcement agencies during investigations involving company-related matters;
- Maintained and organized office records and documents.
Legal Advisor
Epoch Times Romania
Bucharest, Romania
06.2016 - 11.2018
- Provided legal advice on the judicial matters released in the company's press articles;
- Wrote press articles on juridical issues following the Supreme Court's decisions, which contributed significantly to accuracy and objectivity in reporting information and to a favorable image with the company's readers;
- Drafted and reviewed agreements and other related documents;
- Advised on intellectual property, employment, and other business matters;
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements;
- Monitored state regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
Volunteer
Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting (DAFOH)
Bucharest, Romania
09.2016 - 10.2018
- Participated in raising awareness events and gathering signatures for the DAFOH petition to the UN Human Rights High Commissioner calling for an immediate end to forced organ harvesting from Falun Gong practitioners in China;
- Organized screenings for “The Medical Genocide” documentary in high schools, colleges, and local events, etc., and used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others;
- Participated in the TAHT (Together Against Human Trafficking) international summit sessions organized by the European Center for Legal Education and Research;
- Worked with a civic group of lawyers, investigative journalists, medical representatives, health commission deputy, and other NGOs to assist in amending the current transplant law in Romania in order to stop the organ trafficking and the illegal transplant tourism.
Paralegal
Hammond Partnership
Bucharest, Romania
01.2018 - 10.2018
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in laws or regulations relevant to practice areas;
- Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into the firm's database, kept in touch with clients, and communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail;
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits, ensuring compliance with court requirements and deadlines;
- Drafted the articles of incorporation for the firm's clients and other related documents;
- Prepared and sent the mail proficiently;
- Acquired documents from district courthouses, the division of corporations, public institutions and authorities;
- Performed document review and research and summarized findings;
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence;
- Liaised with other legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule;
- Contributed to a successful due diligence operation through attentive facts and records investigation.
Marketing Sales Representative
New San Cai
09.2016 - 01.2017
- Expanded customer base through researching, cold calling, constant follow-up, and relationship building;
- Compiled and organized all contacts and information in Excel sheets according to the brand's business category;
- Conducted product demonstrations to educate customers on features, benefits, and advantages;
- Developed tailored solutions in response to unique customer needs, increasing overall satisfaction rates;
- Achieved top performer status through dedication to meeting goals and exceeding expectations, which has accomplished for the company meetings with sales executives from Cartier, Bulgari, L'Occitane in France, and Italy;
- Collaborated with marketing and sales staff to reach prospective clients and develop marketing strategies for increased client satisfaction;
- Identified and tapped into new markets, significantly expanding customer base;
- Participated in company meetings as required.
Legal Assistant
“Tinta-Vass Eugen” Law Office
Bucharest, Romania
12.2015 - 06.2016
- Contributed to a positive work environment by offering general administrative office support to attorneys, such as filing, photocopying, scanning, faxing, and assembling general correspondence;
- Produced legal documents, including subpoenas, pleadings, and motions, to support attorneys in various cases;
- Increased team efficiency by maintaining a calendar of assigned active cases, tracking the filing, hearing, and trial dates;
- Enhanced office productivity by implementing efficient document management systems for effortless retrieval and storage;
- Analyzed situations, records, statements, and other information to determine compliance with regulations;
- Supported case strategy development with detailed research on legal precedents and relevant laws;
- Prepared the filings for business entities, such as limited liability companies or not-for-profit corporations;
- Conducted the filing for the forming of business entities and attended the Division of Corporation's hearing for the company formation.
QA Engineer
Sparkware Technologies SA
Bucharest, Romania
06.2014 - 09.2015
- Contributed to successful product launches through meticulous end-to-end testing in a multiplatform environment (PC, Mac, Mobile, HTML5);
- Reduced product defect rates by creating robust test cases for developers and future testing use; organized and managed the testing strategy to fit under a time-sensitive schedule;
- Maintained efficient communication with development teams from other countries to address and remediate issues found during testing, ensuring high-quality product releases;
- Delivered detailed QA reports crucial for providing a clear overview of testing efforts.
Legal Intern
"Gheorghe Iuliana” Law Office
Bucharest, Romania
11.2011 - 09.2013
- Attended court hearings and depositions to take notes and document proceedings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies;
- Performed legal and general research on statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes, drafting memoranda, and correspondence;
- Sorted legal documents, filing, and case materials in clear, orderly systems;
- Expedited the mailing of documents for the attorney as requested;
- Expanded the client base by actively participating in networking events;
- Supported attorney in preparing for court appearances, improving case presentation, and client representation.
Education
License To Practice Law - Corporation Law
Bucharest College Of Legal Advisors
Bucharest 11.2015 - 11.2017
Master of The Judicial Career - Law
"Nicolae Titulescu" University
Bucharest 10.2014 - 06.2015
Bachelor's - Law
"Nicolae Titulescu" University
Bucharest 09.2004 - 06.2008
High School Diploma - Linguistics
Theoretical High School "C.A. Rosetti"
Bucharest 09.2000 - 06.2004
Skills
Analytical and critical thinking
undefinedTimeline
Content Licensing Manager & Legal Assistant
The Epoch Times Association, Inc / EpochTV
10.2021 - Current
Foreign Legal Advisor
Wandering Sage Studios LLC
12.2019 - 10.2021
Legal Advisor
Chronostyle International SA d/b/a CELLINI
02.2019 - 11.2019
Paralegal
Hammond Partnership
01.2018 - 10.2018
Volunteer
Doctors Against Forced Organ Harvesting (DAFOH)
09.2016 - 10.2018
Marketing Sales Representative
New San Cai
09.2016 - 01.2017
Legal Advisor
Epoch Times Romania
06.2016 - 11.2018
Legal Assistant
“Tinta-Vass Eugen” Law Office
12.2015 - 06.2016
License To Practice Law - Corporation Law
Bucharest College Of Legal Advisors
11.2015 - 11.2017
Master of The Judicial Career - Law
"Nicolae Titulescu" University
10.2014 - 06.2015
QA Engineer
Sparkware Technologies SA
06.2014 - 09.2015
Legal Intern
"Gheorghe Iuliana” Law Office
11.2011 - 09.2013
Bachelor's - Law
"Nicolae Titulescu" University
09.2004 - 06.2008
High School Diploma - Linguistics
Theoretical High School "C.A. Rosetti"
09.2000 - 06.2004
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