Hey, I'm Asya

// Lawyer who loves tech & codes for fun

Graduate of University of Essex Law School with First Class Honors! I have also taught myself to code and can speak 5 languages (not corporate relevant I guess, but also play 5 musical instruments since childhood and write about music as a hobby).

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3 university degrees
Python + HTML/CSS/C++
6 languages
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What I Bring

I Speak Both Languages

Most lawyers (that I have met) treat code as if it's something like a black box. I however debug it. I built a Python legal database from scratch to help my university studies when AI wasn't a thing, and coded two websites (including the one you're on;).

Hands-On Implementation

I lead Armenia's first Tech & Innovation Legal Clinic at AUA. And I tell startups and stakeholders legal advise which can be understood easily, I review their data architectures, APIs, and system designs. For example, I reinstated AIESEC in Armenia's products after a 5-year freeze by actually fixing the compliance gaps, not just writing reports about them.

Cross-Border DNA

I was born in Russia, lived most of my life in Armenia, then China and now I live in Israel. As I said, I speak 6 languages. I don't just understand international law I've lived it.

By The Numbers

400 %
Growth delivered as AIESEC President, contributing >50% of org's historical achievements, backed up by data evidence since 1991.
#1
Ranked entity among 105 countries in 2025 after fixing 5-year compliance freeze. Not only we unfreezed ALL our operations, we also became number 1 in the whole network.
22+
Tech companies & AI startups advised on privacy compliance, including the Ministry of High Tech.
1 month
It took a month to reinstate all products & achieve GCP status after years of non-compliance.
100 %
Self-taught coding skills (Python, HTML, C++).
3
University degrees (all in Law/IR/History) with First Class Honours.

Core Skills

Legal

GDPR & Privacy Compliance
AI Legal Advisory
Cross-Border Compliance
Contract Drafting
IP
Privacy by Design
Cybersecurity Law

Technical Chops

Python
HTML/CSS
C++
Legal Database Dev
API Review
Data Architecture Analysis

Strategic Impact

Governance & Auditing
Risk Management
Policy Development
Stakeholder Partnerships
Team Leadership
Crisis Management

Languages

Armenian (Native)
Russian (Native)
English (C2)
Mandarin (HSK 3)
Hebrew (B1)
French (A2)

Experience

Tech & Innovation Legal Clinic Coordinator

American University of Armenia • Mar 2025 - Present
  • Directing operations of AUA’s Technology & Innovation Legal Clinic, supervising student attorneys on 20+ live client matters across startup, IP, tax, and data privacy law.
  • Delivering practical workshops on company formation, tax registration, and regulatory compliance to LL.M. cohorts and 20+ early-stage startups within AUA’s innovation ecosystem.
  • Advised 15+ startups on corporate structuring, tax setup, and GDPR-aligned privacy compliance frameworks.
  • Cultivating strategic partnerships with law firms, NGOs, and tech stakeholders, expanding clinic engagement across Armenia’s growing technology sector.

Audit & Compliance Specialist

AIESEC International • Jul 2025 - Present • Remote, based in Montreal, Canada
  • Conducting multi-jurisdictional compliance audits across 38 countries, assessing regulatory exposure and ensuring alignment with corporate and data protection laws.
  • Reviewing governance frameworks and data privacy policies for international entities operating in 38 jurisdictions, identifying compliance gaps and strengthening risk controls.

Member of the Board of Advisors

AIESEC in Armenia • Jan 2025 - Present
  • Advising the local leadership team on strategic direction, organizational development, and long-term sustainability.
  • Providing mentorship and coaching to the Executive Board and project teams, helping develop leadership, management, and decision-making skills.
  • Offering guidance on organizational governance, risk management, and compliance where necessary.

Legal Consultant (Contract)

Arluys IP, P.C. • Oct 2025 - Dec 2025
  • Drafted, reviewed, and revised an intellectual property contract, ensuring alignment with legal standards and organizational goals.
  • Brainstormed and proposed reforms to IP policies and contract structures to enhance clarity, compliance, and risk mitigation.
  • Translated complex legal concepts and clauses into clear, actionable language for internal stakeholders and partners.

Director of Governance and Auditing

AIESEC in Armenia • Jan 2025 - Jun 2025
  • Reinstated full product portfolio within 2 months following a 5-year compliance freeze, restoring operational continuity and regulatory standing.
  • Achieved #1 performance ranking among 105 country entities, based on compliance, governance, and operational metrics.
  • Designed and implemented GDPR-aligned data protection strategy, establishing enterprise-wide compliance policies and controls.
  • Standardized global contract frameworks, aligning agreements with corporate governance and cross-border regulatory requirements.

Legal Associate

Shanghai Suiya Corporation • Sep 2019 - July 2025
  • Co-founded consultancy firm, advising Chinese clients on legal and regulatory matters across Europe and the U.S.
  • Provided cross-border compliance guidance, ensuring alignment with multi-jurisdictional legal frameworks.
  • Advised on contracts, risk assessment, and data privacy strategies, enhancing client operational and regulatory compliance.

Legal Specialist

Ginosi Apartels • June 2017-2019
  • Ensured compliance with local and international regulatory frameworks, mitigating legal and operational risk.
  • Drafted and negotiated contracts and legal instruments, strengthening enforceability and risk allocation.
  • Supported high-stakes federal litigation involving the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia, contributing to case strategy and filings.
  • Navigated complex cross-border regulatory regimes, enabling compliant market entry and business expansion.

President

AIESEC in Armenia • Jul 2015 - Jun 2017
  • Elected through successive democratic terms, culminating as President of the organization (joined 2012).
  • Led international team of 7 and broader organization of 100+ members, driving strategic initiatives and operational excellence.
  • Achieved 400% organizational growth, contributing over 50% of the organization’s total historical achievements.
  • Forged strategic partnerships with the Central Bank of Armenia, PepsiCo, and the United Nations Armenia, expanding impact and visibility.

Let's work together

Looking for remote roles in tech-legal field!

📧 asyakasabian@proton.me 📞 +972 54 74 74 711