Valery Oliva

Staff Attorney

Valery Oliva helps clients navigate complex commercial disputes and regulatory investigations, drawing on a background that spans private practice and government litigation. Valery has handled matters involving contract disputes, shareholder fraud allegations, and cross-border regulatory compliance, with experience assessing legal exposure in both domestic and international contexts. She previously represented the City of New York in litigation, managing matters from inception through resolution. Earlier in her career, Valery served as in-house legal counsel to a construction company in Guatemala, advising on corporate governance and cross-border transactions in the mining and renewable energy sectors.

Credentials
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Education

  • LL.M. Duke University School of Law 2022
    • Extended Master of Laws program
    • Lead student counsel, Immigrant Rights Clinic
    • Clinical student, International Human Rights Clinic
    • Civil litigation extern, North Carolina Department of Justice
    • Intern, Duke University Office of Institutional Equity
  • LL.B. cum laude Universidad Francisco Marroquín 2019
    • Worldwide quarterfinalist and lead counsel for victims, International Criminal Court Moot Court Competition
    • Participant, European Law Students' Association Moot Court Competition on World Trade Organization Law

Bar Admissions

  • New York

Professional Memberships and Activities

  • Member, Litigation Committee, New York City Bar Association

Languages

  • Spanish

Community
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Pro Bono

  • New York City Family Court Volunteer Attorney Program