Atty. IAN DELA CRUZ ENCARNACION
- 23/F Multinational Bancorporation Centre
6805 Ayala Avenue, Makati City 1226 Philippines
' (02) 812-8670 Loc. 307 | 0917-5076005 | 0908-8101017
* idcencarnacion@fnslaw.com.ph | ian.encarnacion@gmail.com
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Laws (March 2012)
Far Eastern University, Sampaloc, Manila
Bachelor of Arts, Major in Political Science (March 2007)
Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Intramuros, Manila
Areas of Concentration: Public Administration and Public Policy
Minor: International Relations
Related course work: local government, political theories,
foreign relations, political and constitutional law, political
economics, comparative politics, history, and society.
Thesis: “Towards Genuine Agrarian Reform: Collectivization as an
Alternative Land Reform Program” – Best Thesis 2007
AWARDS
Law Dean’s Lister (2007, 2009)
Best Political Science Thesis (2007)
College Dean’s Lister – 4 varying occasions during the inclusive years (2003 – 2007)
WORK EXPERIENCE (PRIVATE AND GOVERNMENT)
Fortun Narvasa & Salazar
January 2, 2014 - present
JUNIOR ASSOCIATE
Specialization: Labor Law and Human Resource Management; Civil and Criminal Litigation, Intellectual Property, Special Projects (Immigration, Mining, Admiralty)
• Represent the clients of the Firm before judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative agencies;
• Drafts and reviews legal opinions, commercial documents, contracts, pleadings and various correspondents with clients and counterparts;
• Attends meetings of the Board of Directors of certain companies as Assistant Corporate Secretary, prepare the minutes and books thereof;
• Conduct research and due diligence on various company policies, transactions, and monitor their implementation;
• Monitor compliance of the retainer clients of the Firm with the legal requirements of various regulatory agencies of the government;
• Coordinate and liaise with various government offices and agencies in order to maintain rapport with them; and
• Provides general legal counsel to clients of the Firm as regards their legal concerns and handles requirements of retainer clients belonging to diverse corporate industries.
Encarnacion & Associates Law Office
April 2013 - present
ATTORNEY-AT-LAW and NOTARY PUBLIC
• Handles cases and appears before judicial, quasi-judicial and administrative agencies;
• Provides legal counsel to clients of the firm as regards their legal concerns and handles requirements of retainer clients belonging to diverse corporate industries;
• Drafts and reviews legal opinions, commercial documents, contracts, pleadings and correspondents with clients and counterparts; and
• Notarizes documents pursuant to the provisions of the 2004 Rules on Notarial Practice.
San Sebastian College - Recoletos de Cavite, Inc.
January 2, 2012 - present
PROFESSORIAL LECTURER (College of Arts and Sciences - General Education Department | College of Accountancy, Business Administration and Hospitality Management - Human Resource Development Management Department)
• Conducts classroom lectures, talks and prepares handouts for topics designated;
• Prepares course outlines, syllabi, examinations, and grades; and
• Perform such other functions as may be designated by the Dean and Department Head.
April 1, 2013 - December 31, 2013
PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
• Handles all public relations matters of the school to the various stakeholders, the Government, the business community, the parents and the general public;
• Maintains academic, social, financial and cultural enrichment of the school through linkages with individuals, agencies and institutions;
• Assists the College President in the preparation of the school marketing and promotion plan to enhance the school’s image, including speeches, position papers, and talks;
• Presents the school’s stand and clarifies and explains the decisions or actions taken by the school and its officers;
• Organizes and maintains an updated database of Alumni and coordinates with the various alumni associations;
• Maintains contacts with Government agencies, the private sector and the mass media;
• Consolidates and circulates the various department reports to the school community;
• Spearheads the promotion of the school through marketing and advertisements; and
• Perform such other functions as may be directed by the President.
Johnson Controls, Inc. – Global WorkPlace KnowledgeCentre
March 20 - October 31, 2011
CONTRACTS ANALYST (Data Management, Commercial Contracts)
• Abstracts and encodes in a designated toolset, all commercial contracts, foreign and local, of the company with its clients;
• Validates and quality assures the contract abstracts done by other abstractors; and
• Perform such other functions as may be designated by the Team Leaders.
Muralla Consultancy Firm
September 2010 - February 2011
RESEARCH ANALYST
• Provided consultative services and technical assistance on political, legal and economic issues;
• Supervised research, consultative and technical assistance to various national and local government offices that require in-depth analysis of the socio-political situation;
• Conducted studies on local developmental concerns;
• Maintained liaison with various local and international non-government and people’s organizations; and
• Directed the activities of the research staff of the firm that is detailed at the Office
Department of Justice
June 30 – September 30, 2010
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT (Usec. Ian Norman E. Dato, Task Force 211 Chairman)
• Provided administrative, consultative and technical assistance to the Undersecretary of the Department of Justice, as Department Undersecretary and Chairman of the Task Force Against Political and Media Violence (Task Force 211) on administrative, clerical, political and legal issues;
• With the Head Executive Assistant, helped manage the daily operations of the office to ensure the efficient delivery of government service over bureaus, agencies and offices supervised by the Undersecretary;
• Prepared draft and official communications and correspondence to various government and private institutions and persons;
• Maintained liaison with government offices, private institutions and media groups; and
• Conducted such other support services as may be required.
Office of the President
February 19 – June 30, 2010
TECHNICAL ASSISTANT/PRESIDENTIAL STAFF OFFICER VI (Office of the Political Adviser)
• Provided technical assistance to the Undersecretary and Director of various political and legal issues confronting the Office of the President;
• Provided liaison service to various national and local government and non-government agencies, offices and the like with the Office of the President;
• Prepared draft and official communications to the various offices;
• Assisted in screening of possible Presidential appointees; and
• Conducted such other support services as may be required.
Sangguniang Barangay
January 2007 – present
LUPONG TAGAPAMAYAPA (Barangay 15 – Kilyawan, Cavite City)
• Serves as conciliator and/or mediator in disputes covered by the law;
• Attends mediation panels in the local level; and
• Performs such other powers and duties as may be granted by law or the Sanggunian.
Office of Senator Edgardo J. Angara
March – June 2006
INTERN (Angara Summer Internship Program (ASIP) Grantee)
• Composed, compiled and edited bills, case digests, media reports, legislative papers and speeches;
• Organized constituency programs and projects such as medical missions, livelihood activities, youth leadership development and other related activities in line with the Senator’s advocacies;
• Entertained calls, solicitations, visits and invitations for the Senator;
• Maintained liaison with media organizations and practitioners for press releases regarding the activities of the Senator;
• Helped maintain national and local political affiliations; and
• Conducted such other support and clerical activities in the office of the Senator.
Sangguniang Kabataan
July 2002 – November 30, 2007
SANGGUNIANG KABATAAN CHAIRMAN (Barangay 15 – Kilyawan, Cavite City)
• Chairman, Committee on Youth and Sports Development;
• Member, Committee on Rules, Committee on Environmental Protection, Committee on Finance, Committee on Public Safety;
• Member, Barangay Development Council (BDC), Barangay Anti-Drug Abuse Council (BADAC), Barangay Peace and Order Council (BPOC);
• Served as the head of the youth body in the barangay and an ex-officio member in the Barangay Council;
• Composed and passed local laws such as ordinances and resolutions;
• Organized community programs and projects related to youth empowerment and sports development, and
• Performed such other functions as prescribed by law or by the Sanggunian.
FEDERATION TREASURER (Panlungsod na Pederasyon ng Sangguniang Kabataan sa Cavite)
• Maintained custody and control over all the funds and properties of the Federation; and
• Performed such other functions as delegated by law or by the local federation.
ACADEMIC AND EXTRA-CURRICULAR EXPERIENCE
Far Eastern University, Sampaloc, Manila
GRAND CHANCELLOR (TAU KAPPA PHI, Inc.) 2010 – 2011
• Served as the head of the only exclusive law fraternity at the Far Eastern University-Institute of Law from 2010 to 2011; and
• Directed, supervised and managed all fraternity activities and programs.
CIRCULATION MANAGER (Far Eastern Law Review) 2010 – 2011
• Assisted the Editorial Board in the publication and distribution of the Law Review, locally and internationally; and
• Maintained linkages with libraries, schools, publishing companies and law offices.
ASSOCIATE EDITOR (Far Eastern Law Review) 2009 – 2010
• Assisted the Editor-in-chief in developing editorial concepts and ideas;
• Wrote articles and studies for publication; and
• Aided in editing and managing the administration of the paper.
Colegio de San Juan de Letran, Intramuros, Manila
CHAIRPERSON AND PRESIDENT (The POLITICVS) 2006 – 2007
• Founded the organization on June 2004;
• Served as the head of the recognized organization for Political Science Majors of Colegio de San Juan de Letran from 2006 to 2007; and
• Directed all its activities and programs.
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS (Alyansa Letranista Political Party) 2005 – 2007
• Founded the student political party in June 2005;
• Directed the activities and supervised the campaign of the student political party who won most of the student council seats from 2005 until 2008.
San Sebastian College – Recoletos, Cavite City
PRESIDENT (SSC-R de Cavite High School Student Council) 2002 - 2003
• Served as the head of the umbrella organization of all high school students; and
• Directed all its activities and programs.
RESEARCHES AND PAPERS
“Mass Christian Marriage as a Community Outreach Program: The Church’s Defense of the Family and Counter-attack to the RH Law”
Paper presented at the Annual Research Forum,
San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Cavite, Cavite CityFebruary 2013
“Filipino Labor Force as Competent Partners for Progress: Over Viewing our Understanding of Labor Relations Law”
Paper presented at the 2012 Human Resource Development Management Day,
San Sebastian College-Recoletos de Cavite, Cavite City February 2012
“Breaking the Barriers of Monolithic Monopolies: The Need for Greater Antitrust Regulation in the Philippines”
Paper published at the Far Eastern Law Review,
Far Eastern University (FEU), Sampaloc, Manila, October 2011
“Assisting the Cause of Justice: A Look into Bar Matter No. 2012 and Republic Act No. 9999”
Paper published at the Far Eastern Law Review,
Far Eastern University (FEU), Sampaloc, Manila, October 2010
“On the Dangerous Precedence of Silence: The Evolution of Executive Privilege in the Philippines”
Paper published at the Far Eastern Law Review,
Far Eastern University (FEU), Sampaloc, Manila, August 2009
“Towards Genuine Agrarian Reform: Collectivization as an Alternative Land Reform Program”
Thesis presented before a panel at the Annual Political Science Thesis Defense,
Colegio de San Juan de Letran (CSJL), Intramuros, Manila, March 2007
MEMBERSHIP
Lifetime Member, Integrated Bar of the Philippines, Cavite Chapter
Board of Trustees Member, TAU KAPPA PHI, Inc. Exclusive Law Fraternal Order
International Board Representative, Association of Law Students of the Philippines
Member, Rotary Club of Metro Dasmarinas
Member, Partido Magdalo
Civil Service Eligible
Barangay Official Eligibility pursuant to Republic Act No. 7160/CSC Res. No. 93-3666
Civil Service Professional Eligibility for passing 25 April 2010 CSC-PPT Professional Exams
