Snizhana Bomko

Snizhana Bomko

Ukraine

Early Years and Foundation:
Growing up with an innate sense of fairness and an insatiable curiosity, I developed a keen interest in the intricacies of law from a young age. This passion led to Law faculty, where I honed my analytical skills, deepened my legal understanding, and set the stage for my transformative journey.

Inspiring Legal Achievements:
Throughout my career, I demonstrated an unwavering commitment to justice and social impact. Here are some of the remarkable achievements:

Consultant of the Legal Clinic (Ivan Franko National University of Lviv) – (01/09/2020-30/06/2023)
Handled different kinds of cases. A few of them included:
• Assisting clients in navigating the legal process for traveling abroad with a minor child without the permission of one parent, providing advice on parental rights and legal requirements.
• Advising an employee whose labor rights were violated, including issues related to unfair dismissal, discrimination, or wage disputes.
• Compelling a claim in the local court to protect consumer rights against a faulty product.
Skills gained:
1. Project Management – able to plan, organize, and oversee projects from initiation to completion, ensuring timely delivery of outcomes and adherence to budgets and schedules.
2. have verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with team members, and local partners.

3. have building and maintain relationships with local partners, NGOs, UN agencies, and other stakeholders, fostering effective cooperation and support.
4. able to set up and manage effective monitoring and evaluation systems to track project progress, measure impact, and make informed adjustments.
5. got experience working collaboratively within cross-functional teams and with partners to achieve common goals.
6. Built a network of contacts within the sector to enhance collaboration and knowledge-sharing.
7. understand the cultural, political, and development context of Ukraine to make informed decisions and strategies.
Internships:
1 – Deputy Chairman Intern, Lviv City Council, Communal Property Management, Department of Economic Development (December 2021 – May 2022)
2 – Assistant of the chief executive officer at the authority of the state executive service of the Ministry of Justice, Department for ensuring the enforcement of decisions (January 2022 – April 2022)
Outcomes:
• Gained insights into how local government entities operate and manage communal property.
• Learnt about the development and implementation of public policies related to economic development and communal property management.
• Developed effective communication and collaboration skills while working with colleagues and stakeholders within the city council.
• Understood the process of planning, executing, and monitoring projects related to economic development.
Inspirational Quote:
“Justice is not a destination; it’s a journey we undertake to create a world where fairness prevails. Let us be guided by the principles of law and compassion as we pave the way for a brighter tomorrow.”