Hello! I’m Jerwin C. Dongon, a Philippine-licensed corporate and tax lawyer with over four years of experience in legal and social science research and writing, including work for U.S.-based clients.
I previously worked with Ernst & Young Philippines, where I conducted legal, tax, and regulatory research and prepared legal opinions, memoranda, position papers, tax-assessment protests, compliance documents, and client reports. I also supported corporate restructuring and other business transactions and coordinated with government agencies, including the BIR, SEC, BOI, LGUs, and PEZA.
For legal clients, I can assist with:
Legal and regulatory research
Case law, statutory, and administrative-authority analysis
Legal memoranda, opinions, and research summaries
Contract drafting and review
Corporate housekeeping and compliance
Position papers and professional correspondence
Document review, due diligence, and source verification
For academic and research clients, I can assist with:
Literature reviews and evidence synthesis
Social science and interdisciplinary research
Research-paper editing and substantive review
Source evaluation and fact-checking
Citation formatting and reference-list preparation
Publication and manuscript support
I am proficient in Westlaw, LexisNexis, and other legal and academic databases. I am also experienced in APA, MLA, Chicago, and legal citation formats. My research and writing work has included law, political science, sociology, psychology, and international studies, with publications in Scopus-indexed journals.
I earned my Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, graduating cum laude from my undergraduate program and receiving Best in Thesis recognition for both degrees. I have also worked as a college instructor and Bar Review Coach, strengthening my ability to explain complex ideas clearly and provide constructive written feedback.
Clients can expect accurate research, reliable citations, clear writing, confidentiality, timely communication, and careful compliance with instructions. I am comfortable working independently, managing detailed assignments, and meeting strict deadlines.
If you need a legally trained researcher and writer who can handle both technical legal work and rigorous academic research, I would be glad to support your project.