Experience

Indiana University Lilly Family School of Philanthropy

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor

  • Oct 2021 - Present

  The Muslim Philanthropy Initiative's "The Ihsan Standard" is a capacity-building legal and research project dedicated to leadership excellence among minority-led and Muslim American nonprofits. The Muslim Philanthropy Initiative's "The Ihsan Standard" is a capacity-building legal and research project dedicated to leadership excellence among minority-led and Muslim American nonprofits.



Morgan & Morgan, P.A. - Memphis

• Litigation Paralegal

  • Jul 2014 - May 2015

  Drafted complaints, initial pleadings; propounded and responded to all discovery based interviews with clients; prepared deposition outlines. Drafted mediation statements, prepared clients for mediations, depositions; and drafted settlement documents. Summarized depositions and medical records. Effectively managed a high volume case load. Handled incoming and outgoing calls and mail, and maintained attorney’s calendar. Drafted complaints, initial pleadings; propounded and responded to all discovery based interviews with clients; prepared deposition outlines. Drafted mediation statements, prepared clients for mediations, depositions; and drafted settlement documents. Summarized depositions and medical records. Effectively managed a high volume case load. Handled incoming and outgoing calls and mail, and maintained attorney’s calendar.



Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC)

• Volunteer Attorney

  • Feb 2014 - Jul 2014

  Drafted initial discovery in sexual harassment suit. Drafted response to motion to compel in ADA suit (federal court subsequently denied Defendant’s motion to compel). Assessed potential Title VII sexual harassment case, and drafted internal Letter of Determination review (to be seen by office Director and Regional Attorney) with recommendation as to whether the EEOC office should pursue suit. Conducted phone interviews with potential class members in an ADEA case. Drafted initial discovery in sexual harassment suit. Drafted response to motion to compel in ADA suit (federal court subsequently denied Defendant’s motion to compel). Assessed potential Title VII sexual harassment case, and drafted internal Letter of Determination review (to be seen by office Director and Regional Attorney) with recommendation as to whether the EEOC office should pursue suit. Conducted phone interviews with potential class members in an ADEA case.



Muslim Civil Liberties Union - MCLU

• Staff Attorney

  • Mar 2013 - Feb 2014

  www.MuslimCLU.org - MCLU strives to become the guardian of liberty, working in the nation’s courts, legislatures and communities to defend individuals and preserve their civil rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States of America. MCLU seeks to contribute to the academic dialogue of the Muslim Community fostering intelligent and meaningful discussion of civil and individual liberties. Assisted client in filing EEOC charge for Title VII religious discrimination suit. Filed post-litigation tort claim against federal prison on behalf of client. Performed client intakes and drafted memos to supervisor on merits of case. Presented Know Your Rights lectures within community. Promoted marketing and development of the organization by attending national conferences, networking, and maintaining social media sites. Show less



Durkin & Graham, P.C.

• Attorney

  • Nov 2012 - Mar 2013

  Represented clients before administrative hearing officers at the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission for Benefit Review Conferences and Contested Case Hearings. Represented client in divorce mediation and at final divorce proceeding in District Court. Served as court-appointed attorney ad-litem, interviewed proposed wards, filed answers and reports to judge, advocated on behalf of proposed wards in Tarrant County Probate Courts. Represented clients before administrative hearing officers at the Texas Workers’ Compensation Commission for Benefit Review Conferences and Contested Case Hearings. Represented client in divorce mediation and at final divorce proceeding in District Court. Served as court-appointed attorney ad-litem, interviewed proposed wards, filed answers and reports to judge, advocated on behalf of proposed wards in Tarrant County Probate Courts.



Judge Martin Hoffman - 68th Judicial District Court Dallas County

• Judicial Intern

  • Sep 2012 - Nov 2012

  Wrote legal memo discussing the merits of a summary judgment motion in an ongoing real estate/construction law case. Reviewed motions for default judgment before final judgment was entered by Judge. Reviewed substitute service documents for accuracy and sufficiency. Assisted Judge in a variety of courtroom proceedings, including all aspects of the trial process. Wrote legal memo discussing the merits of a summary judgment motion in an ongoing real estate/construction law case. Reviewed motions for default judgment before final judgment was entered by Judge. Reviewed substitute service documents for accuracy and sufficiency. Assisted Judge in a variety of courtroom proceedings, including all aspects of the trial process.



Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

• Law Clerk

  • Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Researched and drafted order on behalf of Administrative Judge regarding after-acquired evidence doctrine for damages phase of ADA hearing which was issued with minimal edits. Drafted order denying summary judgment which was issued with no edits. Wrote informal memos for staff attorneys on failure to hire under ADEA, and “integrated enterprise” and FRCP 19 claims. Researched and drafted complex motion to compel discovery with six interrogatories and RFPs for sexual harassment case. Show less



Civil Litigation Clinic at University of Denver Sturm College of Law

• Student Attorney

  • Aug 2011 - Dec 2011

  Represented indigent client in a Title VII race discrimination case in federal court by filing an Amended Complaint, appearing before Magistrate for Scheduling Order, and answering and propounding written discovery. Negotiated with the Englewood Housing Authority to prevent eviction of elderly client in Section 8 housing, and proposed settlement offer on behalf of client. Represented client in initial stages of obtaining a protection order against abusive spouse. Represented indigent client in a Title VII race discrimination case in federal court by filing an Amended Complaint, appearing before Magistrate for Scheduling Order, and answering and propounding written discovery. Negotiated with the Englewood Housing Authority to prevent eviction of elderly client in Section 8 housing, and proposed settlement offer on behalf of client. Represented client in initial stages of obtaining a protection order against abusive spouse.



Fraley & Fraley

• United States
• Law Practice
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Summer Associate

  • Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

  Researched and drafted memoranda on various topics, including: deposition summaries, medical malpractice law, construction law, employment law, Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and Uniform Condominium Act. Researched and drafted Motion for Partial Summary Judgment for a tortious interference claim. Researched and drafted memoranda on various topics, including: deposition summaries, medical malpractice law, construction law, employment law, Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act, and Uniform Condominium Act. Researched and drafted Motion for Partial Summary Judgment for a tortious interference claim.



McElroy, Deutsch, Mulvaney & Carpenter, LLP

• United States
• Legal Services
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Summer Associate

  • Jun 2011 - Jul 2011

  Drafted various dispositive motions, Answers to Complaints, and completed forms for Federal Tort Claims Act. Researched and drafted memoranda regarding professional liability, exculpatory clause, Wyoming’s Governmental Claims Act, and the FRCP on substituted service. Updated a 50-State Survey on a variety of insurance law issues. Drafted various dispositive motions, Answers to Complaints, and completed forms for Federal Tort Claims Act. Researched and drafted memoranda regarding professional liability, exculpatory clause, Wyoming’s Governmental Claims Act, and the FRCP on substituted service. Updated a 50-State Survey on a variety of insurance law issues.



U.S. Department of Justice, Executive Office for Immigration Review

• Judicial Clerk

  • Jan 2011 - May 2011

  Drafted memoranda, decisions, motions to reopen and briefs to the Immigration Judges on deportation, cancellation of removal, withholding, waivers, and asylum issues; observed hearings. Drafted memoranda, decisions, motions to reopen and briefs to the Immigration Judges on deportation, cancellation of removal, withholding, waivers, and asylum issues; observed hearings.



Prof. Bob Hardaway

• Research Assistant

  • Jun 2010 - Jul 2010

  Researched the history of criminal and civil jury sentencing in the United States for professor’s law review article. Researched the history of criminal and civil jury sentencing in the United States for professor’s law review article.



Judge Melody Wilkinson, 17th Judicial District of Texas

• Judicial Intern

  • Apr 2009 - Jun 2009

  Researched statutes, case law, and rules of civil procedure regarding medical malpractice and negligence issues for preliminary hearings and trials. Drafted informal memoranda and discussed findings with judge; observed voir dire and civil jury trials. Researched statutes, case law, and rules of civil procedure regarding medical malpractice and negligence issues for preliminary hearings and trials. Drafted informal memoranda and discussed findings with judge; observed voir dire and civil jury trials.



IBM

• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Communications Intern

  • 2007 - 2008

  Created and designed five of the first media relations wikis for IBM's Software Group and Systems & Technology Group competitive teams. Secured executive availability, created talking points and qualified IBM customers for interviews and press releases for major national and international press conferences. Wrote a variety of press materials, including briefing books, fact sheets, news releases, and pitches. Served as the press project manager for the Tivoli Pulse Conference, with over 5,000 people in attendance, and over 30 international journalists. Show less