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Legal Intern | Regulatory Research

Managed legal documentation and compliance research at Baker McKenzie, supporting the corporate team with entity formation and intellectual property tasks. Oversaw the translation and summarization of legal documents to facilitate client advisory services within JAFZA and DMCC free zones.

• Compiled documentation outlining requirements for opening entities in JAFZA and DMCC free zones.
• Managed intellectual property tasks by translating trademark certificates from Arabic to English to ensure legal compliance.
• Summarized case judgments from Arabic to English to provide clients with insights for decision-making.
• Developed a presentation for clients detailing procedural requirements for entity establishment in DMCC.
• Analyzed operational rules and regulations of JAFZA and DMCC, including officer responsibilities and company compliance procedures.

Managed international consumer conflict resolution at the University of Luxembourg, overseeing case analysis and legal strategy development. Coordinated with legal professionals to refine interviewing techniques and ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

• Resolved international consumer conflicts by performing case analysis and strategic legal assessments.
• Drafted client communications, including requests for additional information and formal case briefs.
• Conducted client and mock interviews to apply theoretical solutions and ensure legal compliance.

Managed legal research and documentation tasks as an intern at White & Case LLP. Supported senior counsel across diverse practice areas including Private Equity, Capital Markets, and Corporate law while refining drafting and analytical capabilities.

• Implemented Litera software to automate document workflows, increasing the speed of legal drafting and review processes.
• Analyzed corporate resolutions to inform case development and provided clear, concise summaries for client advisement.
• Proofread legal agreements to ensure accuracy and adherence to firm documentation standards.

Managed independent trading operations as a Stock Trader, overseeing portfolio research, risk assessment, and execution of market strategies. Focused on technical analysis and economic trend monitoring to inform financial decision-making.

• Executed trades using Fibonacci retracement sequences and quantitative analysis to identify investment opportunities.
• Implemented risk management strategies to minimize exposure to financial losses during market volatility.
• Adjusted trading strategies by monitoring international news and economic trends to respond to shifting market conditions.

Managed internship responsibilities at Reisco, shadowing legal and accounting professionals to gain insight into case management and financial operations. Supported the team by performing financial analysis and drafting research proposals to inform business strategy.

• Performed financial analysis on balance sheets and income statements to provide recommendations for business improvements.
• Drafted a research proposal and communicated findings to key stakeholders.
• Used SWOT, Fishbone analyses, and profitability ratios to inform business strategy and decision-making.

Managed legal operations at Plexo Gaming, overseeing the development of contractual frameworks and regulatory compliance. Responsible for drafting corporate documentation and facilitating strategic partnerships within the media and communications sectors.

• Researched UAE Federal Law to establish contractual, policy, and regulatory frameworks for company operations.
• Drafted terms and conditions for website users and competition participants while reviewing and editing internal policy agreements.
• Fostered partnerships with media and communications professionals to increase brand presence and identify new business opportunities.

Commercial and Corporate Law | Distinction | Thesis: M&A Analysis of UAE Sovereign Wealth Fund Strategies - awarded Distinction; examined cross-border acquisition approaches of UAE sovereign funds across global markets. Corporate Finance Law, Corporate Governance, M&A, International Commercial Law, Commercial Arbitration

Honors (2:1) | Delegate Representative for Law Students. Awarded a merit-based scholarship by Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. Member of the Sorbonne Mentorship Program

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