Hannah Irfan Siddiqui
Founder & Managing Principal at Kaleidoscope-DEI-Consulting- Claim this Profile
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Urdu Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Business planning
Inflexion TechFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
Employee Engagement Workshop
ETHRWorld The Middle EastFeb, 2023- Nov, 2024 -
HRSE 2022 HR Summit and Expo
Informa Connect Middle EastNov, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Defining Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Organisations
Rice UniversityMay, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Diversity and Inclusion in the Workplace
ESSEC Business SchoolJan, 2022- Nov, 2024 -
Privacy Law and Data Protection
University of PennsylvaniaJun, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Regulatory Compliance Specialisation - Effective Compliance Programs
University of PennsylvaniaFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Regulatory Compliance Specialisation - What is Compliance
University of PennsylvaniaFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Postgraduate Certification in Education (international)
University of Nottingham
Experience
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Kaleidoscope DEI Consulting
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United Arab Emirates
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Business Consulting and Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Founder & Managing Principal
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Oct 2022 - Present
Kaleidoscope DEI Consulting (KDC) assists its clients in achieving their corporate vision of Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and embarking on this transformation journey. With regional expertise on DEI in the workplace the KDC team designs curated organizational initiatives focusing on human capital development and structural sustainable strategies to achieve authentic DEI success for its clients. Our team consists of experts and academic researchers on DEI issues and strategies in the Middle East. Show less
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Freelance
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Dubai. UAE
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Legal Specialist on DEI Research in the UAE
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Jan 2022 - Sep 2022
Part of a team of researchers, including Assistant and Associate Professors at a local University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences looking into issues of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, in companies and businesses operating within the UAE. Part of a team of researchers, including Assistant and Associate Professors at a local University, College of Humanities and Social Sciences looking into issues of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in the workplace, in companies and businesses operating within the UAE.
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American Bar Association Rule of Law Initiative
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United States
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International Trade and Development
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200 - 300 Employee
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Legal Researcher
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Jan 2008 - Jul 2008
Scholarship on 'Access to Justice: Honor Related Violence Against Women in Pakistan' as part of the American Bar Association's (ABA) World Justice Project. The Article was produced by the ABA at the World Justice Forum in Vienna in July 2008 and was one of the papers chosen to be presented at the Conference in the Discussion Forum on Access to Justice. Scholarship on 'Access to Justice: Honor Related Violence Against Women in Pakistan' as part of the American Bar Association's (ABA) World Justice Project. The Article was produced by the ABA at the World Justice Forum in Vienna in July 2008 and was one of the papers chosen to be presented at the Conference in the Discussion Forum on Access to Justice.
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World Trade Organization
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Switzerland
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International Trade and Development
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700 & Above Employee
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Legal Affairs Officer
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Sep 2005 - Aug 2006
Was an integral part of the Secretariat team set up to assist the Panel in the WTO Dispute Settlement proceedings on the EC-Selected Customs Matters dispute (Panel Report adopted in June 2006 and appealed in August 2006). Developed pioneering legal opinion on 'Giving Legal Effect to the Doha Round'. Researched and recommended strategy for the Secretariat’s preparatory work on compliance procedures, including the landmark US–Gambling and EC–Chicken Classification disputes. Compilation, editing and drafting of ‘One-page WTO case summaries’, published by the WTO Legal Affairs Division, in November 2006. Co-wrote a paper with Gabrielle Marceau (Counsellor, WTO DG Cabinet) and presented it at the International Law Association’s Spring Conference in Edinburgh. Show less
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Asian Institute of Trade and Development
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Islamabad, Pakistan
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Director, Training and Researh
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Aug 2004 - Apr 2005
Conducted research and produced studies and presentations on legal issues relating to international trade and their impact on different sectors in Pakistan; particularly on small agricultural producers and the textile sector. Developed and conducted training modules and courses for the personnel of various government departments and key private sector stakeholders. Organised seminars and conferences on WTO issues and agreements and contributed as the main resource person. Worked on drafting and development of legal briefs on Anti-dumping litigation pending before the National Tariff Commission Pakistan. Collaborated on a variety of projects related to linkages between development and trade with international organisations working within Pakistan (UNCTAD, World Bank, DIFID, European Commission, WB Poverty Alleviation Fund, CUTS International). Provided consultative services to the Pakistan Ministry of Commerce on a variety of WTO related projects including its nation-wide ‘WTO awareness campaign’. Show less
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Raja Mohammed Akram & Co.
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Pakistan
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Legal Associate
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Oct 2001 - Jul 2002
Legal consultancy on corporate matters and related banking and taxation law issues – setting up of corporate entities, investment requirements for international/foreign entities, banking laws relating to corporate financing, customs and sales tax advisory services. Advocacy in corporate matters before the Company Bench of the Lahore High Court. Pro-bono human rights advisory services and related constitutional petitions. Legal consultancy on corporate matters and related banking and taxation law issues – setting up of corporate entities, investment requirements for international/foreign entities, banking laws relating to corporate financing, customs and sales tax advisory services. Advocacy in corporate matters before the Company Bench of the Lahore High Court. Pro-bono human rights advisory services and related constitutional petitions.
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Afridi, Shah & Minallah, Advocates and Legal Consultants
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Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan
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Legal Associate
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Sep 1999 - Aug 2000
Legal consultancy in the area of corporate law including banking transactions. Drafting legal documents/contracts - Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association for limited liability companies, asset transfer contracts, sale contracts and legal opinions on banking laws application and interpretation. Litigation in areas of taxation (sales, customs and income tax), civil disputes (tort and land law). Public Interest Litigation. Legal consultancy in the area of corporate law including banking transactions. Drafting legal documents/contracts - Articles of Association and Memorandum of Association for limited liability companies, asset transfer contracts, sale contracts and legal opinions on banking laws application and interpretation. Litigation in areas of taxation (sales, customs and income tax), civil disputes (tort and land law). Public Interest Litigation.
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Education
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2002 - 2003
UCL
Master of Laws - LLM, International Trade Law -
2000 - 2001
The University of Hong Kong
LL.M, Law, Human Rights Law -
1996 - 1999
University of London
LL.B, Law -
1994 - 1996
University of London
A Levels, Govt. and Politics -
1991 - 1993
University of Cambridge
School Certificate/O Levels, Food Technology/Geography/English Literature/
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