Sarah Farrukh, Esq.

Program Manager at Center for Conflict Resolution
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Buffalo Grove, Illinois, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Urdu Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency
  • Spanish Limited working proficiency
  • Arabic Elementary proficiency
  • French Elementary proficiency

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Credentials

  • 40-Hour Mediation Skills Training
    Center for Conflict Resolution
    Feb, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Foundations of Organizational Ombudsman
    International Ombudsman Association
    Mar, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

    • United States
    • Alternative Dispute Resolution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Manager
      • Jan 2022 - Present

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Mediation Supervisor
      • Sep 2018 - Jan 2022

      I supervise mediations by guiding student mediators through the mediation process. This includes discussing creative options, clarifying information, answering questions, and reviewing drafted settlement agreements. I also critique student mediators’ styles to hone their listening and problem-solving skills. I mediate a variety of cases including breach of contract, replevin, and financial disputes. I supervise mediations by guiding student mediators through the mediation process. This includes discussing creative options, clarifying information, answering questions, and reviewing drafted settlement agreements. I also critique student mediators’ styles to hone their listening and problem-solving skills. I mediate a variety of cases including breach of contract, replevin, and financial disputes.

    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Case Administrator
      • Apr 2017 - Jul 2018

      As a senior manager, I managed individual case assignments, analyzed cases for accuracy and completeness, and anticipated and resolved issues that may arise during the course of the case. I acted as liaison between parties and arbitrators to facilitate the resolution of pre-hearing motions and requests. I advised the panel as to procedural matters and provided guidance on FINRA’s arbitration rules and procedures. I answered parties’ pre and post-award inquires and respond to customer complaints orally and in writing. I also drafted and served awards, which disposes of all issues submitted for resolution, in a timely manner.

    • United States
    • Legal Services
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Contract Attorney
      • Jul 2016 - Apr 2017

      I reviewed and issue coded client electronic documents regarding multiple intellectual property disputes on various platforms, such as Relativity and Axcelerate, in preparation for discovery and trial. I also reviewed client electronic documents to redact confidential and privileged information prior to discovery and hearing. I reviewed and issue coded client electronic documents regarding multiple intellectual property disputes on various platforms, such as Relativity and Axcelerate, in preparation for discovery and trial. I also reviewed client electronic documents to redact confidential and privileged information prior to discovery and hearing.

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Negotiation Teaching Assistant
      • Aug 2015 - May 2016

      I developed and updated course materials and provide explanations of materials and negotiations. I evaluated student performance, provided feedback, and graded assignments. I organized and managed a weekly schedule of activities and negotiations, and prepare material for the course.

    • Mediation Teaching Assistant and Volunteer Supervising Mediator
      • May 2015 - May 2016

      I updated 16 semesters' worth of data related to the type of case and settlement provisions to analyze trends. I organized and managed the schedule of cases, mediators, and observers and prepare materials for mediations. I trained new mediators in the facilitative and transformative styles of mediation and to maintain neutrality and confidentiality. I recruited and maintained new supervising mediators.

    • Legal Volunteer at Milwaukee Justice Center
      • May 2014 - May 2016

      I researched legal issues related to landlord-tenant disputes, estate planning, foreclosure matters, and child support, custody, and placement. I interviewed clients to identify legally relevant facts and potential causes of action. I educated clients regarding legal service providers. I completed forms related to divorce, child support, and visitation matters. I researched legal issues related to landlord-tenant disputes, estate planning, foreclosure matters, and child support, custody, and placement. I interviewed clients to identify legally relevant facts and potential causes of action. I educated clients regarding legal service providers. I completed forms related to divorce, child support, and visitation matters.

    • Legal Intern
      • Aug 2015 - Nov 2015

      I appeared on record in child support, custody, and placement hearings. I researched dispute resolution programs, child support programs, access to visitation grants, and parenting time to create a comprehensive notebook explaining the benefits of the program. I created an action plan to expand the program. I prepared stipulations in advance of conferences to negotiate child support, custody, and placement. I observed and participated in conferences, representing State’s interests, and negotiated with parents regarding child support, custody, and placement to draft reasonable and enforceable orders.

    • United States
    • Law Practice
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Summer Legal Intern with SeniorLAW
      • May 2015 - Jul 2015

      I researched and drafted internal reports regarding case law, statutes, policies, and public benefits related to medical assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, housing, and elder abuse. I observed administration hearings to request continuation or increase of home health services. I created spreadsheets to track expenses to determine whether elderly clients were financially exploited. I drafted opening and closing letters and managed and updated client files. I researched and drafted internal reports regarding case law, statutes, policies, and public benefits related to medical assistance, Medicare, Medicaid, SSI, housing, and elder abuse. I observed administration hearings to request continuation or increase of home health services. I created spreadsheets to track expenses to determine whether elderly clients were financially exploited. I drafted opening and closing letters and managed and updated client files.

    • Mediator
      • Jan 2015 - Apr 2015

      I mediated replevin, landlord-tenant, contract, and tort disputes. I facilitated discussion as a third party neutral amongst disputing parties to create information-sharing dialogue and effectuate agreed-upon outcomes. I reframed interests and reality-tested positions. I maintained strict confidence and neutrality. I drafted enforceable agreements and default clauses. I mediated replevin, landlord-tenant, contract, and tort disputes. I facilitated discussion as a third party neutral amongst disputing parties to create information-sharing dialogue and effectuate agreed-upon outcomes. I reframed interests and reality-tested positions. I maintained strict confidence and neutrality. I drafted enforceable agreements and default clauses.

    • Law Clerk
      • May 2012 - Jul 2013

      I drafted motions to dismiss, petitions for child support, petitions for dissolution of marriage, and petitions for grandparent visitation rights. I researched legal issues related to medical malpractice and statutes regulating the nursing profession. I wrote and managed content for the firm’s health care blog. I drafted motions to dismiss, petitions for child support, petitions for dissolution of marriage, and petitions for grandparent visitation rights. I researched legal issues related to medical malpractice and statutes regulating the nursing profession. I wrote and managed content for the firm’s health care blog.

    • United States
    • Newspaper Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Designer
      • Sep 2011 - May 2012

    • Editor-in-Chief
      • Oct 2010 - May 2012

    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Intern
      • Jan 2011 - May 2011

Education

  • Marquette University Law School
    Doctor of Law (JD), Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution in Law
    2013 - 2016
  • University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
    News Editorial Journalism
    2008 - 2012

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