Maria Dubrowski
EDUCATION
| Boston University School of Law Class of 2006 |
Boston, MA |
- Received J.D. with Honors in International Law May 2006
- Law clerk for NAFTA Panel Member Daniel Partan, in Certain Softwood Lumber Products from Canada, Final Affirmative Countervailing Duty Determination
- Activities: Managing Editor of International Law Journal, Teaching Assistant for First-Year Writing Program, Editor for Legislative Drafting Clinic, Semifinalist in schoolwide Negotiation Competition
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| Harvard University Class of 2001 |
Boston, MA |
- Received B.A. magna cum laude in Social Studies with Spanish Language Citation June 2001
- Senior honors thesis, U.S. vs. Them: How Institutions Shape Ethnic Identities, archived in Harvard Library System
- Activities: Harvard Hellenic Society (President), Harvard Ballroom Dance Team (Assistant Captain), Senior Class Committee (House Representative), Intramural Crew
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DANCE EXPERIENCE
| Metropolis of Boston Youth Dance Group |
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- Assistant Director, Teacher, and Performer, 1989-2006
- Instructor of the St. Athanasius dance program in Arlington, MA, 1999-2006
- Seminars include: Montreal Syrtaki (1993, 1997); Diocese of New Jersey Folk Dance Festival in Annapolis, MD (1995); invitational classes by Stavraetoi in Chania, Greece (1999); Dora Stratou workshops in Brookline, MA (2000, 2005, 2008); Winter Dance Conference in New York, NY (2004); Greek Folk Dance Federation Competition in Ontario, CA (2005)
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| Additional Dance Experience |
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- Harvard Hellenic Society Dance Group, Performer and Choreographer, 1998-2001
- Harvard Ballroom Dance Team, Assistant Captain, 1998-2001
- Pro/Am competitions include Manhattan Dancesport Championship and La Classique du Quebec
- Collegiate competitions include Brown, Yale, MIT, and Harvard Invitational Matches
- Non-competitive dance interests include Argentine tango and flamenco sevillanas
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WORK/TEACHING EXPERIENCE
| Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP |
New York, NY |
| Associate, Real Estate Department |
Sept. 2006 – present |
- Educate clients in the process and substance of commercial real estate transactions; represent lenders in the negotiation of mortgages; assist pro bono clients in the negotiation of leases; draft joint venture documents, legal opinions, purchase contracts, loan documents; confidentiality agreements, and corporate resolutions; manage corporate due diligence investigations.
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| Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral |
Boston, MA |
| Sunday School Teacher |
Sept. 1997 – May 2006 |
- Conducted weekly Bible study classes of approximately 10 third grade students. Designed worksheets and hands-on activities to stimulate students and supplement pre-approved curriculum and materials.
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| Peirian Educational Preparation |
Allston, MA |
| Test Preparation and English Instructor |
Jan. 2002 – Apr. 2004 |
- Conducted grammar, mathematics, logic, and persuasive writing courses for classes of 5 to 20 adult students. Developed lectures and worksheets to prepare international students for American graduate school examinations, including the GMAT, LSAT, GRE, SAT, and TOEFL.
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| Boston Writing Project |
UMASS, Boston |
| Associate Director of Writers’ Workshop |
Summers 1995 – 2000 |
- Developed curricula and taught high school writing workshops of 20-30 students in English and Spanish. Recruited and trained student mentors to assist with daily classes.
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LANGUAGES
Fluent in English, Greek, and Spanish. Proficient in Latin. Familiar with basic French and Russian. |
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