Antonino Finocchiaro
Avvocato
Piazza Armerina
Summary
With over 10 years of experience practicing law, I have a proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies, and drafting and negotiating contracts. Expertise extends to international private law, contracts law, civil litigation, and European law principles. Whether working independently or collaboratively as part of a team, consistently delivering exceptional results. In addition to a legal background, I possess a solid foundation in international public law, human rights, right to food (including food safety, food security, and rules for the import and sale of foodstuffs in Europe), and European agricultural law through a Master's degree in Diplomacy and PhD in economics, business, and law. Demonstrating expertise through authorship of several legal and academic publications and active participation in seminars and conferences.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Legal Expert at the Italian Parliament
office of the Hon. Gianluca Vinci, Italian Deputy
Roma
09.2024 - 10.2025
- Advised the Italian Deputy on a variety of legal issues, reducing potential liabilities and protecting organizational interests.
Publication Entitled 'promoting and Protecting Human Rights and Dignity: Through Food Security: the Case of Morocco'
'Interconnected and Multifaced security, Pillars, Drivers and Regional Challenges (editor P.Bargiacchi, July 2022)
07.2022 - 07.2022
Speaker at the Conference on 'the Encyclical Brothers All, for a Dialogue Between Cultures and Religions'
Theological Faculty of Sicily 'San Giovanni Evangelista' (Palermo, Italy)
Palermo
05.2022 - 05.2022
Senior Lawyer
Studio Legale Avv. Finocchiaro
Piazza Armerina - Catania
11.2010 - Current
- Drafted, negotiated, and reviewed a wide range of contracts on behalf clients
- Advised clients on legal terms and contractual implications of proposed agreements
- Developed strategies to reduce contractual risks and negotiated favourable terms for clients
- Represented clients in legal proceeding before Italian Courts in areas such as contract disputes, business torts, divorce disputes, immigration.
Legal Expert and Headmaster of the Italian School Enrico Mattei
Consolato Generale Italiano
Casablanca
07.2023 - 03.2024
- Administrative management of the school
- Define and develop legal policies and internal policies in according with Italian and Morroco regulation
- Drafting employment contracts for Moroccan and Italian staff
- Drafting Italian projects
- External relations
- Educational activities and conferences
PHD in Economics, Business and Law
Kore University, Italy
Enna - Rabat
11.2019 - 07.2023
- right to food
- food safety
- food security
- European, International and Moroccan food safety regulation
- food import and export regulations
- human rights
Speaker at the conference 'International Spring School on International Security, Human Security and the Eu Global Strategy'
Kore University (Annamalai)
04.2022 - 04.2022
Expert in public and private international Law
Municipality of Piazza Armerina (Italy)
05.2021 - 04.2022
Teaching Assistant on Ecclesiastical Law
Kore University of Enna (Italy)
Enna
09.2014 - 01.2022
Teaching activities, as an expert in European and International civil law
Europe project M.A.I (Child mistreatment and abuse)
11.2012 - 02.2013
Trainee Lawyer
Avv. Salvatore Maugeri et Lorenzo Caruso
Piazza Armerina
09.2008 - 02.2010
- Acted as lead trial counsel in numerous cases, negotiating settlement and developing effective trial strategies
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on a variety of topics, including commercial law, civil law, labor law, criminal law
Trainee Lawyer
Avv. Cecilia Cortesi Venturini
Parma
01.2008 - 09.2008
- Acted as lead trial counsel in numerous cases, negotiating settlement and developing effective trial strategies
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on a variety of topics, including Italian and European law, civil law, contract law, immigration law
- Developed and implemented litigation strategies to achieve client's goals while minimizing risks.
Trainee Lawyer
Avv. De Marchi- Contestabile
Roma
11.2007 - 01.2008
- Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda on a variety of topics, including civil law, labor law, criminal law
- Participate in Court appearances
- Examine legal data to determinate the advisability of defending or prosecuting a lawsuit
Education
Ph.D. - economics, business and law
Kore University
Enna 11.2019 - 05.2023
Post Graduate Diploma - Euroepean agri-.food Law
Giuffre
On Line Master - Italian and international family Law
Altalex
Master - Diplomacy
S.I.O.I.
Roma 10.2011 - 07.2012
juvenile criminal italian and international law - undefined
forensic law school G. Alessi
lawyer - undefined
Juris doctor Law Degrees - undefined
Università degli studi di Parma
Skills
Admitted to practicing the legal profession law in Italian Courts since 2010
Ability to draw up commercial contract in compliance with Italian, International, European and Morocco Law
Deep knowledge in Italian, European and International civil law, trial law, family law, tort law, immigration law
Ability to manage customers
Conflict resolution
Ability to draft legal documents for the assigned cases, to provide legal advice for the clients and to advise clients on legal transactions
In-depth knowledge of institutions, international treaties, European and Moroccan laws concerning right to food (food safety and food security), agricultural, food sovereignty and Labour contracts
Ability to organize projects and to prepare and update work plans
Ability to prepare and conduct legal research and analysis, project concept notes, and to analyze legal issue and propose solutions
Ability to direct the work of the collaborators
Ability organize seminars and academic events
Ability to write reports and draft legal texts legislative
Communication skill and ability to find investors and clients
Ability to work in a teamwork
Excellent writing and presentation skills in English and French
Litigation Strategy
Document Review
Personal Information
- Date of Birth: 04/15/81
- Nationality: Italian
Timeline
Legal Expert at the Italian Parliament
office of the Hon. Gianluca Vinci, Italian Deputy
09.2024 - 10.2025
Legal Expert and Headmaster of the Italian School Enrico Mattei
Consolato Generale Italiano
07.2023 - 03.2024
Publication Entitled 'promoting and Protecting Human Rights and Dignity: Through Food Security: the Case of Morocco'
'Interconnected and Multifaced security, Pillars, Drivers and Regional Challenges (editor P.Bargiacchi, July 2022)
07.2022 - 07.2022
Speaker at the Conference on 'the Encyclical Brothers All, for a Dialogue Between Cultures and Religions'
Theological Faculty of Sicily 'San Giovanni Evangelista' (Palermo, Italy)
05.2022 - 05.2022
Speaker at the conference 'International Spring School on International Security, Human Security and the Eu Global Strategy'
Kore University (Annamalai)
04.2022 - 04.2022
Expert in public and private international Law
Municipality of Piazza Armerina (Italy)
05.2021 - 04.2022
Ph.D. - economics, business and law
Kore University
11.2019 - 05.2023
PHD in Economics, Business and Law
Kore University, Italy
11.2019 - 07.2023
Teaching Assistant on Ecclesiastical Law
Kore University of Enna (Italy)
09.2014 - 01.2022
Teaching activities, as an expert in European and International civil law
Europe project M.A.I (Child mistreatment and abuse)
11.2012 - 02.2013
Master - Diplomacy
S.I.O.I.
10.2011 - 07.2012
Senior Lawyer
Studio Legale Avv. Finocchiaro
11.2010 - Current
Trainee Lawyer
Avv. Salvatore Maugeri et Lorenzo Caruso
09.2008 - 02.2010
Trainee Lawyer
Avv. Cecilia Cortesi Venturini
01.2008 - 09.2008
Trainee Lawyer
Avv. De Marchi- Contestabile
11.2007 - 01.2008
Post Graduate Diploma - Euroepean agri-.food Law
Giuffre
Master - Italian and international family Law
Altalex
juvenile criminal italian and international law - undefined
forensic law school G. Alessi
lawyer - undefined
Juris doctor Law Degrees - undefined
Università degli studi di Parma
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