Nikolaos Chagias
About Nikolaos Chagias
Nikolaos Chagias is an Associate at A&O Shearman in New York, New York, with a background in law and psychology. He has held various legal positions, including internships and externships, at several law firms and has a Doctor of Law degree from New York Law School.
Work at A&O Shearman
Nikolaos Chagias has been employed as an Associate at A&O Shearman since 2022. His role involves providing legal support and expertise in various matters, contributing to the firm's operations in New York, New York. His experience in legal practice enhances the firm's capabilities in handling complex legal issues.
Education and Expertise
Nikolaos Chagias holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from New York Law School, where he studied from 2019 to 2022. Prior to this, he earned a Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Hofstra University, studying from 2016 to 2018, and a Bachelor's degree in Biology from Stony Brook University, from 2014 to 2016. His diverse educational background provides him with a broad understanding of various disciplines relevant to legal practice.
Legal Experience
Nikolaos Chagias has accumulated significant legal experience through various internships and externships. He served as an Economic Crimes Legal Intern at the Queens District Attorney's Office in 2018, and as a Legal Extern at Emmet, Marvin & Martin, LLP in 2021. Additionally, he worked as a Legal Intern at Shearman & Sterling LLP in 2022, and held positions at Koutsoudakis & Iakovou Law Group, PLLC, and The Basile Law Firm P.C. His roles have involved litigation support and arbitration.
Involvement in Moot Court
Nikolaos Chagias participated in the VIS International Arbitration Moot Team at New York Law School from 2020 to 2022. This involvement provided him with practical experience in international arbitration, enhancing his skills in legal research, writing, and oral advocacy.
Paralegal Experience
Nikolaos Chagias has experience as a Litigation Paralegal and Arbitration Paralegal at the Law Office of Stephen A Strauss, where he worked from 2018 to 2019. He also served as a Senior Law Student Associate at The Basile Law Firm P.C. in 2021. These roles allowed him to develop practical skills in legal procedures and case management.