Olena is versatile, cross-functional professional with 25+ years of increasingly responsible experience in U.S. and Ukraine. She has an amazing ability to work with people from all walks of life, integrating and socializing with them. It has to be her integrity and sincerity that binds her superb network together.
Olena is well educated and possesses two degrees in Law. In 1991, she graduated from Kiev National Taras Shevchenko University, Law faculty and was awarded Master’s Degree in Law. In addition, Olena always showed keen interest in Business Management and Project Management. In 1997 she graduated from the two-year postgraduate program from Utrecht University of the Arts in Nederland, where she got her Post Graduate Certificate in Business Management.
Olena always eager to learn something new, she continuously evolves her education, here in US, Olena pursued a Masters of Law degree from Fordham University School of Law. She graduated from Fordham in 2006. While in Fordham she received honors in International Investment Law class.
While in Ukraine, Olena was working for KPMG as a Legal Consultant. She advised KPMG staff and clients on joint venture registration procedures, investments projects, and due diligence of KPMG-related entities in Ukraine. Additionally, she researched and wrote memoranda on tax aspects of investment and business activities in Ukraine. Prepared opinion letters and expert affidavits on Ukrainian legislation. Olena gained an extensive experience in business investment consulting for Eastern European companies.