Rory Shepherd
Mount Eden ,AUK
Summary
I am a law student in my penultimate year with experience working within a law firm for close to a year. I have a keen interest in corporate and commercial law, where in my time as a law clerk I have spent the majority of time diving into the finer details of commercial contracts. Through this experience I have developed a keen eye for detail and useful skills in communicating with clients and colleagues. Most importantly, however, I pride myself on getting along with others and my key focus is to contribute to a healthy and productive team culture.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
Couch Harlowe Kovacevich
, Auckland
01.2024 - Current
- Worked directly with clients on a number of commercial matters such as company establishment, director arrangements, share transfers and company finance.
- Experience drafting a range of complex shareholders' agreement.
- Review of numerous commercial agreements (distribution agreement, settlement agreement, contribution and exchange agreement).
- Disclosure meetings with clients alongside drafting the relevant disclosure letter for the sale of business.
- Giving effect to company changes on the Companies Office.
- Experience filing annual returns and providing financial audit information.
Summer Law Clerk
Couch Harlowe Kovacevich
, Auckland
11.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted research on relevant legislation, case law, regulations, and legal articles.
- Drafted legal pleadings, letters to the registrar and memorandums for the litigation team.
- Conducted preliminary due diligence on a number of land acquisitions.
- Drafted and compiled documents relevant for initial disclosure.
- Drafted director and shareholder resolutions to effect share transfers.
Education
LLB/BSc - Law And Psychology
University of Auckland
Auckland 06-2025
Skills
- Legal Research
- Contract Review
- Legal Drafting
- Microsoft Office Software Skills
- Proofreading
- Workflow Management
- Corporate Governance
- Client Communication
- Mergers and Acquisitions
- Companies Office Maintenance
Accomplishments
- Top in Class honours for Exercise Science 101, 103 and 304.
- Black belt in Shim Jang Tae Kwon Do.
- Verified artist on Spotify.
- Top 10% Achiever in Contract Law (2022).
Timeline
Law Clerk
Couch Harlowe Kovacevich
01.2024 - Current
Summer Law Clerk
Couch Harlowe Kovacevich
11.2023 - 01.2024
LLB/BSc - Law And Psychology
University of Auckland
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