Alisa P.

About Alisa P.

I’m a legal professional with a global perspective, forged through a career that spans Ukraine and the United States. From practicing law in Kyiv to earning my LL.M. in American Law, from corporate leadership to contributing to Ukraine’s energy sector restoration, I’ve turned each career “restart” into a strategic leap forward. My expertise in contracts, negotiations, and compliance is backed by proven adaptability, cross-cultural insight, and the resilience to deliver results in complex, high-stakes environments.International legal professional with extensive experience in government contracting, international development in the energy sector, and corporate law. My career spans multiple jurisdictions, including Ukraine and the U.S, where I have navigated complex regulatory frameworks, multimillion-dollar contract negotiations, and high-stakes legal matters in both stable and wartime environments.I have served as Contracts Manager for the $920M USAID/Ukraine Energy Security Project (ESP) and the $1B Ukraine Energy Support Fund, managing procurement and contracts in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment. My work included leading negotiations for contracts exceeding $30M, issuing $150M in subcontracts, streamlining procurement processes, preparing multilingual translations (Ukrainian, Russian, English), and presenting internationally on cross-border contract negotiation strategies.With an LL.M. in American Law, a Professional Paralegal Certification, and a Notary Public license in Florida, I bring a robust and versatile legal skill set. My expertise covers contract law, regulatory compliance, dispute resolution, and corporate governance—particularly in the energy and infrastructure sectors. I have also provided legal assistance at the executive level, trained contract teams on negotiations and acquisitions, and led termination and settlement processes.Passionate about the intersection of law, technology, and policy, I am currently expanding my knowledge in AI and its legal implications.Key Expertise: Government contracts & regulatory compliance International development in the energy sector High-value contract drafting, negotiation & risk assessment Litigation support & dispute resolution Corporate governance & legal due diligence Multilingual legal translations (Ukrainian, Russian, English) a•••••••@gmail.com

Experience

1. Contract Manager

   Capital One

   Dec 2025 — Present · New York, NY, US

Education

• Academy of Advocacy of Ukraine

  Master's degree, Law

  2005 — 2010

• University of Miami

  Paralegal studies, Legal Assistant/Paralegal

  2018 — 2018

• Florida International University - College of Law

  LL.M. Graduate 2021

  2020 — 2021