Curriculum Vitae. Educational Background:

Curriculum Vitae

Shanghai International Studies University Schools of International Affairs and Law 1550 Wenxiang Rd., Shanghai P.R.C. 200083 Mobile Telephone Number: 86-13651993974 Private Email Address: [email protected] Website: www.linkedin.com/in/raymondkolter Educational Background:

 Pepperdine University, School of Law & Dispute Resolution, L.A., California 1986-1989

Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (J.D.) in Law & Dispute Resolution (ADR)

 Fudan University, School of International Relations and Public Affairs, China 2010-2014

Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in Chinese Political History and Diplomacy

 Midwestern State University, College of Liberal Arts, Texas, U.S.A. 1982-1986

Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in Political Science, Government, Justice Systems

Post-doctoral Graduate Coursework:

 Shanghai International Economics & Business University, Graduate School 2005 – 2007

Certification in Chinese Studies coursework: Chinese laws, government, ancient and modern history, culture, philosophies, literature, banking, economy, finances

 California State University Los Angeles, Department of Political Science 2003 – 2005

Master of Arts (M.A.) in Global Politics coursework: Comparative Politics, Classical Political Theory, International Relations Theory, International Politics, U.S. Foreign Policy, Chinese Government and Politics, and Central Asian History

 Marshall University Graduate College, Department of Political Science 2001 – 2002

Master of Arts (M.A.) in International Relations coursework: Seminars, Research in Advanced International Relations and Great Political Leaders in World History

Academic Honors, Awards, and Activities:

 Fudan University, School of International Relations & Public Affairs 2010 – 2012

First Place Award: The Perception of China‟s Rise (Yonsei University, Seoul) Fudan Scholarship for Outstanding Graduate Student Scholar Award 2011

 California State University, Graduate Department of Political Science 2004 – 2005

Top Grades: U.S. Foreign Policy, Comparative Politics, International Relations

 Midwestern State University, Undergraduate College of Liberal Arts 1982 – 1986

Top Grades: Speech & Debate, American Government, International Politics President – MSU Pre-Law Society, Justice Scholar, Legal Internship, Clerkship Debate Team – Top Grades in Argumentation, Debate, Speech Communication

 Pepperdine University, School of Law & Alternate Dispute Resolution 1987 – 1989

Moot Court Jessup International Competition, Dispute Resolution Curriculum High Grades in Environmental Law, Arbitration, Mediation, and Negotiation . Languages Studied and Spoken:

Academic and Professional Teaching Experience: (Employment at six universities in China) University Faculty Positions, Shanghai, China:

 Shanghai International Studies University, International Affairs & Law 2007 – 2015

Anglo-American Legal Systems, History of Western Legal Theories, Comparative Studies: Civil/Common Law Legal Traditions, Classic Readings in International Relations Theory, Selected Readings on International Affairs, Western Mass Media Sources, World Politics

 Shanghai Jiao Tong University, MBA School, Professional Education 2007 – 2013

American History, British History, Business Law, Chinese Commercial and Financial Law

 East China University of Political Science & Law, Graduate School 2009 – 2011

American Legal System and Law, Legal English, Legal Analysis and Writing, Moot Court

 Shanghai International Economics & Business University, Law School 2005 – 2010

American Legal System, Appellate Advocacy, U.S. Commercial Law, English Speaking,, International Environmental Law, International Maritime Law, International Public Law, Legal Arbitration, Legal English Skills, Legal Negotiation, Legal Research & Writing

Visiting Professor and Guest Lecturer:

 Shanghai University of Engineering & Science, Language Department 2011

Professional Speaking and Business Communication Skills: Effective Presentations

 Shanghai University, MBA School, Global EMBA Program 2006-2008

Business English Communication Skills: PPT Presentations and Persuasive Speaking

Current Affairs Commentator, International Channel Shanghai (ICS Television) 2010-2012  News Commentator for various national television news programs on topics including the

law, politics, international affairs, and current social and political developments in China

Corporate ‘Legal English’ Training: (International Law Firms & Fortune 500 Corporations)  English First – Training corporate legal departments (Federal Express, IBM) 2008-2010  Legal Union – Training lawyers on contracts, company law, & writing skills 2010-2013 Honors and Awards in Academia:

 Shanghai International Economics & Business University, Graduate Law School 2006

Teaching Award: “Top Twenty Lecturers/Professors for 2006 & 2007” (300 candidates)

Government Publications and Articles:

 Ministry of Commerce, People’s Republic of China

Copy Editor – Foreign Market Access Reports (United States edition) 2005-2009

Academic Accomplishments and Activities:

 Director - Jessup International Moot Court Tournament, SIEBU Law School 2006-2009

First Place Award – Best Oral Advocate, National Competition, Beijing 2007 First Place Award – Best Memorial Brief, National Competition, Xiamen 2009

 Director – Debate Team, Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade, Business School 2009

First Place Award – Best Debater, China Central Television (CCTV) Contest 2009

 Director – Students for Free Enterprise, National/International Competitions 2008

First Place Award – Best Team, National Competition, Beijing 2008 Research Institutions and Academies:

 WTO Shanghai Research Center, Shanghai Institute of Foreign Trade 2005-2009  Fudan University, School of International Relations and Public Affairs 2010-2014

Scholarly Articles, Research Publications, & Presentations:

 A Comparison Between European and U.S. Approaches Toward China‟s Development: Domestic Transition vs. National Security, Global Governance and Good Government,

Fudan University, School of International Relations, 2011

 Asian State Capitalism: Alternative Approaches to Political and Economic Development in

East Asia, paper for comparative politics course, California State University, L.A., 2004

 Corruption and Administrative Ethics: Considerations in Modern China, presentation for Chinese Public Administration, Fudan University, 2011

 Cross-Strait Relations: New Possibilities for Greater China‟s Peaceful Reunification during

the 21st Century, paper for course on Chinese Diplomacy, Fudan University, 2011

 Foreign Policy Decision-making: Definitions, Models, Sources, and Theories, paper, presentation for course on International Politics & Theories, Fudan University, 2010

 International Politics and Theories with “Human Characteristics”: Why there is no need for a “Chinese” International Relations Theory, International Politics, Fudan University, 2010

 Judicial Corruption in China: Categories and Challenges for a More Efficient Public

Administration of the Chinese Court System, course on Public Administration, 2011

 Judicial Corruption in the PRC: A Threat to Public Administration, paper for course on Chinese Public Administration, Fudan University, 2011

 Metaphorical Conflict Resolution: The Methods and Instruments that Constitute Conflict

Management and Conflict Resolution, Global Governance Fudan University, 2011

 Presidential Leadership in U.S. Foreign Policy Making, course on Sino-US Relations and American Politics, Fudan University, SIRPA, 2011

 Reform of the United Nations: A Mission Impossible, presentation, course on Global Governance, Fudan University, School of International Politics, 2011

 The 1989 Tiananmen Pro-democracy Movement: Causes, Failures, and Assessment of

Future Prospects for China‟s Democratization, paper on Modern Chinese Politics, Fudan

University, 2010

 The „Agreed Framework‟ between the USA and the DPRK: Reasons for the Collapse of the 1994 Nuclear Deal, presentation for International Relations of Northeast Asia, Fudan

University, School of International Relations, 2011

 The American Legislative Process: The Policy-making Process of the United States

Congress with a Focus on Sino-US Issues, presentation, course on Sino-US Relations and

American Politics, Fudan University, 2011

 The Bush Doctrine: Revolutionary, Evolutionary, or American Exceptionalism?,

presentation, course on International Relations in Northeast Asia, Fudan University, 2011  The Iraq War: Lessons in Nation-building, paper for international relations course,

California State University, L.A., Department of Political Science, 2003

 The Long March: The Birth of a Legend and a New Legacy for Modern China, course on Modern Chinese History, Department of Chinese History, Fudan University, 2010

 The New Great Game: Modern Historical Developments in Central Asia, paper for course in History of Islamic Central Asia, California State University, L.A., Graduate School, 2004  The Shanghai Cooperation Organization and its Influence on America‟s Future in Central

Asia, course on Chinese Foreign and Security Policy, Fudan University, 2012

 The Taiwan Issue: Cross-Strait Relations Between the Mainland and the Renegade Twenty

Third Province, presentation, Chinese Diplomacy, Fudan University, 2011

 The Trial of Socrates: Lessons in the Adherence to Laws, paper for course in Classical Political Theory, California State University, L.A., Graduate School, 2004

Areas of Teaching Experience and Interest:

 American Law, American History, International Law, Legal & Political Theory, Mass

Media, International Relations, Philosophy, Political Science, and Language Studies

Professional Experience: (over thirty years of extensive experience in areas of law & politics) American Legal Consultants Shanghai, China 2005 - 2015

Legal Consultant to Fortune 500 Corporations, Chinese companies, and law firms

Training for corporate legal departments, business professionals, and law students Experience in teaching legal drafting, language, research, writing correspondence Pierson Law Group, LLC Century City, California, USA 2000 - 2004

Corporate Attorney for corporate legal group specializing in areas of business law

Cases included business leases, insurance coverage disputes, and mass-tort litigation Experience in business litigation, contractual disputes, arbitration, corporate law .

Kolter & Associates, LLC Los Angeles, California, USA 1995 - 1999

Managing Partner/Attorney for law firm specializing in general civil law practice

Cases included manufacturing defects, product warranties, and insurance coverage Experience in mediation, negotiation, settlement, arbitration, litigation of disputes Murchison & Cumming, LLC Los Angeles, California, USA 1993 - 1995

Litigation Attorney for law firm specializing in product liability & construction law

Cases included national product safety standards, international manufacturing defects Experience in product liability law, insurance coverage, construction defect law

Schell & Delamer, LLC Los Angeles, California, USA 1988 - 1993

Litigation Attorney for law firm specializing in general civil litigation, negotiation

Cases included manufacturing plant explosions, mining disasters, automotive defects Experience in environmental law, governmental liability, professional negligence McKnight & Gabriel, Law Firm San Antonio, Texas, USA Summer 1987

Summer Clerk for law firm specializing in real estate and commercial ventures

Drafted real estate contracts, commercial leases and numerous business agreements Experience in commercial leases, real estate law, and governmental compliance Martin & Martin, Law Firm Wichita Falls, Texas, USA 1981 - 1986

Law Clerk for litigation law firm specializing in federal criminal law and practice

Responsible for investigations, research, document completion and case preparation Experience in international law/treaties, international extraditions, criminal law References:

Professor Jingying Chen, Ph.D. Professor Timothy Lim, Ph.D.

Dean, School of Law Graduate Chair, Political Science Department Shanghai International Economics California State University, Los Angeles & Business University (SIEBU) Graduate School of Social Sciences Professor Oliver Yan, Ph.D. Professor Thomas Liu, Ph.D.

Academic Courses: Chinese Universities: (Ten years of university teaching experience) East China University of Political Science & Law, Graduate School (two years)

 Legal English: The American Legal System & American Laws  Legal Analysis, Reasoning and Writing: Structures & Styles  Legal Research Methodology: Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw Training

Shanghai International Studies University, Schools of International Affairs & Law (eight years)

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Shanghai Jiao Tong University, MBA School & Professional Education (seven years)

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Shanghai International Economics and Business University, Law School (five years) American Studies:

 American Jurisprudence: Legal Practice & Theory  American Law: Contract & Commercial Practice  American Legal System: Cases, Codes, & Courts International Studies:

 International Public Law  International Maritime Law  International Environmental Law  Introduction to World Legal Systems Technical Legal Courses:

 Legal Writing & Reasoning  Legal English Communication  Legal Research Methodology Language Courses:

 English Speaking & Presentations  Latin Language for Lawyers

SIEBU, School of International Business: Lectures (five years)  Diplomatic Language and Speaking Skills

 International Law: Negotiation Techniques  Sino-U.S. Relations: Controversy & Cooperation

 The American Political System: U.S. Treaty-Making Process Shanghai University, MBA Program, School of Business (two years)

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Shanghai University of Engineering and Science (one year)