Sarah Farrukh, Esq.
Program Manager at Center for Conflict Resolution- 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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Hindi Native or bilingual proficiency
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Spanish Limited working proficiency
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Arabic Elementary proficiency
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French Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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40-Hour Mediation Skills Training
Center for Conflict ResolutionFeb, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Foundations of Organizational Ombudsman
International Ombudsman AssociationMar, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Center for Conflict Resolution
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United States
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Alternative Dispute Resolution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Program Manager
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Jan 2022 - Present
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Marquette University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Mediation Supervisor
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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.
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FINRA
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United States
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Case Administrator
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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.
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Special Counsel
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United States
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Legal Services
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200 - 300 Employee
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Contract Attorney
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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.
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Marquette University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Negotiation Teaching Assistant
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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.
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Mediation Teaching Assistant and Volunteer Supervising Mediator
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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.
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Legal Volunteer at Milwaukee Justice Center
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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.
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Legal Intern
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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.
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Legal Action of Wisconsin, Inc.
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Summer Legal Intern with SeniorLAW
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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.
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Mediator
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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.
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Law Clerk
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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.
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The Daily Illini
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United States
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Newspaper Publishing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Designer
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Sep 2011 - May 2012
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Editor-in-Chief
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Oct 2010 - May 2012
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Promise Healthcare, Frances Nelson, SmileHealthy
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jan 2011 - May 2011
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Education
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Marquette University Law School
Doctor of Law (JD), Certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution in Law -
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
News Editorial Journalism