Dr. Taisa Markus

Instructor

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Biography

Taisa Markus is an Adjunct Professor at the College of Law, University of Illinois, specializing in courses related to business law in Latin America. With over 35 years of experience in private legal practice, her focus has principally been in Latin America, where she has developed significant legal expertise. She has also served as a Visiting Professor at Kyiv Mohyla Faculty of Law, guest lecturing and supporting innovative writing programs in legal English. Taisa has practiced as a partner at prominent law firms, including White & Case LLP and Paul Hastings LLP, concentrating on cross-border capital markets and corporate finance transactions in emerging markets, particularly in Latin America. Her work has been recognized by Chambers Latin America and the Legal 500, where she has been acknowledged as a leading lawyer. In addition to her teaching, Taisa is actively involved in various legal boards and organizations, including the Vance Center for International Justice and the Ukrainian Institute of America. She is dedicated to supporting women's bar associations in the United States and Latin America, having played a key role in establishing Abogadas MX, the largest association of women lawyers in Mexico. Taisa is fluent in multiple languages, including English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, and Ukrainian.

Research Interests

Courses

Doing Business in Latin America

Requirements for University of Illinois

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:17
Reading
Required:19
Writing
Required:21
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:103
GRE General
Prerequisites
Mathematical background Linear Algebra Calculus
Application Checklist
  • Online application
  • Unofficial transcripts
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Academic Statement of Purpose
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE is optional for admission to all graduate programs in Statistics. Full status admission requires higher language scores than limited status.