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Canada

• Gained extensive exposure to labour and employment law cases, directly assisting partners in preparing for mediations, arbitrations, and hearings.• Conducted comprehensive legal research and drafted memoranda on various topics including employment standards, workplace safety, and labour relations.• Drafted pleadings, legal submissions, and client advisories under the mentorship of experienced lawyers.• Assisted in client consultations, gaining firsthand experience in understanding client needs and expectations.• Participated in alternative dispute resolution processes, helping clients achieve amicable settlements and avoid court processes.

Sudbury, Ontario, Canada

• Assisted an insurance defence partner with the preparation of court documents, including pleadings, motions, and affidavits, ensuring timely filing with appropriate courts.• Managed client communications, keeping them informed on case progress, court dates, and relevant documentation needs.• Organized and maintained comprehensive client files, ensuring easy accessibility and thorough record-keeping for case review and court presentations.• Coordinated with medical professionals, experts, and witnesses to gather evidence and schedule testimonies, facilitating smoother litigation processes.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Assisted the staff in drafting of reports, publications and books.o Conducted legal research and prepared a case study on corruption scandal of a commercial bank.o Reviewed and edited a guidebook on recovering proceeds of corruption through bankruptcy procedures (Going for Broke).o Prepared written materials for International Anti-Money Laundering and Compliance Conference• Conducted legal research related to fighting money laundering and the recovery of proceeds of corruption.

• Acted as local counsel to multiple international law firms including Norton Rose Fulbright, Backer McKenzie, Reed Smith, Wilmer Hale, Mayer Brown and DLA Piper in issues related to international commercial law. • Represented clients on various commercial matters, including real estate, aviation, insurance, taxation, and business registration. • Advised multiple clients on terms of lease agreements of business premises. • Led the de-registration process of three commercial aircrafts with the Civil Aviation Authority. • Successfully represented various multinational companies in their tax disputes with the Audit Department of Ministry of Finance. • Led multiple business registrations with the Ministry of Commerce and Industries. • Represented clients on various employment matters: o Advised companies, NGOs and individuals on Afghanistan Labor Law and international labor standards. o Drafted human resources manuals for several non-governmental organizations and private companies. o Represented clients before the Commercial Court and Ministry of Labor. o Represented an international development company in a successful settlement negotiation of an employment dispute with 50+ interns. • Represented clients before the Anti-Corruption Justice Center and Attorney General’s Office. • Drafted contracts, partnership agreements, joint ventures, legal memoranda, and legal opinions in support of clients.

Master Of Laws - Ll.M, International Business & Economic Law

Activities and Societies: Member, Foreign Lawyers at Georgetown (FLAG) Graduated with Distinction and on Dean's List. Courses.

Education record

Courses: - Anti-Corruption Law - Arbitration and Mediation - Juvenile Code - Legislative Process in Afghanistan - Professional Ethics.

Bachelor Of Laws (Ll.B)

Activities and Societies: - Participated in Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition. - Participated in Young Lawyers.