Isaieva Iryna

Experience

• Attorney – Private Practice (Human Rights & Immigration Law) Provides full legal support to Ukrainian immigrants, including USCIS applications (I-134A, I-765, I-589), humanitarian parole, asylum, VAWA, and status adjustment. Offers legal representation, advocacy, and mediation in civil, economic, administrative, and criminal cases, with a focus on protecting women from violence in criminal and divorce proceedings. Serves as general legal advisor to the Servant of the People party in Kyiv City Administration and advises public officials on anti-corruption law. Handles compensation claims, business and tax disputes, and provides legal analysis on Ukraine’s humanitarian and legal landscape.
• Chief Advisor | Cherkassy Regional State Administration Municipal Government | August 2020 – December 2020 Served as Chief Advisor to the Head of the Regional Administration. Oversaw infrastructure development, coordinated communication with decision-makers, organized strategic meetings, and provided advisory support on legal, human resources, and administrative matters.
• Chief Legal Advisor | Kyivpastrans Public Transport Provider – Kyiv | August 2019 – August 2020 Managed legal proceedings, including filing claims, responses to counterclaims, and procedural documents. Represented the company in courts at all levels and prepared internal legal reports on litigation matters.
• Deputy General Director of Legal Affairs | SE “Eastern Regional Geological Enterprise” (SE EAST RGE) State enterprise – oil & gas, geological exploration | March 2017 – August 2019 Oversaw legal operations of the enterprise and provided legal support to internal departments. Participated in strategic planning related to geological exploration and drilling projects within the oil and gas sector.
• Deputy General Director of Legal Affairs | Kiev Market Solution LLC Private company – Equipment rental and leasing | September 2015 – March 2017 Provided full legal and economic support to the company’s operations. Represented the company before state authorities, led negotiations, and participated in the development and signing of internal policies, economic agreements, and memorandums.
• National Expert | United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Global Environment Facility – Energy-Efficient Lighting | August 2012 – December 2014 Developed legislative proposals to align Ukraine’s lighting energy efficiency standards with international norms. Supported implementation of pilot projects and facilitated cooperation with government authorities, local communities, NGOs, donors, and international partners.
• Senior Lawyer | Agrogas (subsidiary of Ukrtransgas AC), Kyiv Wholesale trade of grain and vegetables | October 2010 – August 2012 Provided comprehensive legal support for the company’s operations, including oversight and coordination of legal matters across five subsidiaries.
• Senior Lawyer | Ukrtransgas AC, Naftogaz of Ukraine National JSC, Kyiv Export-Import Contracts | August 2001 – September 2010 Provided comprehensive legal support for export-import operations, including contract drafting and interdepartmental coordination. Represented the company in negotiations with foreign partners, handled customs clearance, and advised management on legal matters. Drafted internal and official legal documents and represented the company in courts and government bodies. Contributed to legal strategies for energy infrastructure projects, including the development of a co-generation system and preparation of documentation for a Joint Implementation Project aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions in Ukraine’s gas transmission system.
• Lawyer | Inyurpolis LLC, Kharkiv Legal Services | January 1998 – June 2001 Handled company registration, re-registration, and liquidation. Managed amendments to statutory documents and reviewed, drafted, and updated contracts for individuals and legal entities to ensure compliance with current legislation. Represented the company before state authorities.