Curriculum Vitae. Educational Background:

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1 Dr. Raymond Kolter, B.A., LL.M., J.D. Shanghai International Studies University Schools of International Affairs and Law 1550 Wenxiang Rd., Shanghai P.R.C Mobile Telephone Number: Private Address: Website: Educational Background: Curriculum Vitae Pepperdine University, School of Law & Dispute Resolution, L.A., California Doctor of Jurisprudence degree (J.D.) in Law & Dispute Resolution (ADR) Fudan University, School of International Relations and Public Affairs, China Master of Laws degree (LL.M.) in Chinese Political History and Diplomacy Midwestern State University, College of Liberal Arts, Texas, U.S.A Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) in Political Science, Government, Justice Systems Post-doctoral Graduate Coursework: Shanghai International Economics & Business University, Graduate School 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 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 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 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 Top Grades: U.S. Foreign Policy, Comparative Politics, International Relations Midwestern State University, Undergraduate College of Liberal Arts 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 Moot Court Jessup International Competition, Dispute Resolution Curriculum High Grades in Environmental Law, Arbitration, Mediation, and Negotiation. Languages Studied and Spoken: English, Chinese (Mandarin), French, Latin, Russian, Spanish, and Uighur (Turkic)

2 Academic and Professional Teaching Experience: (Employment at six universities in China) University Faculty Positions, Shanghai, China: Shanghai International Studies University, International Affairs & Law 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 American History, British History, Business Law, Chinese Commercial and Financial Law East China University of Political Science & Law, Graduate School American Legal System and Law, Legal English, Legal Analysis and Writing, Moot Court Shanghai International Economics & Business University, Law School 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 Business English Communication Skills: PPT Presentations and Persuasive Speaking Current Affairs Commentator, International Channel Shanghai (ICS Television) 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) Legal Union Training lawyers on contracts, company law, & writing skills 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) Academic Accomplishments and Activities: Director - Jessup International Moot Court Tournament, SIEBU Law School 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 Fudan University, School of International Relations and Public Affairs Post-doctoral Academic Scholar: Assignments as copy editor, lecturer, research, writing

3 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 21 st 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 Why China Failed to Develop Western-type Industrial Capitalism, paper for course on Modern Chinese Politics, Fudan University, 2010

4 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 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 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 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 References: Murchison & Cumming, LLC Los Angeles, California, USA 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 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 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 Professor Jingying Chen, Ph.D. Dean, School of Law Shanghai International Economics & Business University (SIEBU) Professor Oliver Yan, Ph.D. Dean, School of Law (SISU) Shanghai International Studies University Professor Timothy Lim, Ph.D. Graduate Chair, Political Science Department California State University, Los Angeles Graduate School of Social Sciences Professor Thomas Liu, Ph.D. Dean, MBA Program, Chinese Law Shanghai Jiao Tong University (SJTU)

5 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) Selected Readings in Classic International Relations Theory Selected Readings in World Politics: Trends and Transformation Selected Readings of Western Media Sources in International Affairs The Anglo-American Legal Systems: Theories and Practice The Experience of Anglo-American History and Culture The Common Law Tradition: Comparative Legal Studies Western Legal & Political Theories: A History of Civilization Shanghai Jiao Tong University, MBA School & Professional Education (seven years) An Introduction to Business Law in China: Cases & Courts An Introduction to Chinese Commercial and Financial Law 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) Business English Communication: Presentations and Speech Shanghai University of Engineering and Science (one year) Professional English Speaking and Business Presentations