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Deven Patel

Washington

Summary

Well-rounded, motivated student with diverse skills and interests spanning an array of fields. Engaged in numerous legal, entrepreneurial, and personal projects to gain critical practical experience. Natural leader who has held a leadership role in virtually every endeavor. Perpetual student of law, business and society – avid scholar committed to enhancing and contributing my knowledge.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

McLenahan Law Firm, P.C.
08.2025 - Current
  • Front desk/assistant role – performed clerical and procedural tasks for a criminal defense firm in my college town. Handled scheduling, new clients, filing, docket monitoring, records, and other non-specialized legal functions, exercised heightened confidentiality as many clients were students.

Congressional Liaison

Foundation for Indian Diaspora Studies
06.2025 - 08.2025
  • Facilitated and delivered presentations at closed-door meetings with congressional representatives, helped coordinate U.S.-India Partnership Summit on Capitol Hill.

Intern

The 99 Special Purpose Acquisition Group
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Observed at a high level the operations of a crowdfunding effort, merger/acquisition, and IPO. Reviewed financial charts, marketing materials, took notes at investor and legal meetings.

Founder, CEO

Warhawk Customs
09.2023 - 05.2024
  • Founded custom apparel business that produced and sold school-related items. Turned a profit founding year despite hefty startup costs. Authored operational report to certify business with Distributive Clubs of America, won their first place international award for entrepreneurship.

Board Member

The Knowledge Exchange
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Sat on board and delivered strategic presentations, created new brand approach, advised on outreach, branding and finances for education nonprofit targeting underserved DC community.

Education

Political Science B.A., Criminology B.S. -

The Penn State University
University Park, PA
05-2028

High School Diploma -

James Madison High School
Vienna
05-2024

Philosophy, United Nations; International Relations and Comparative Politics

Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth

Skills

  • Conversational in French
  • Legal Drafting, Research, Evidence Compilation
  • Business Scaling, Consulting (Policy, Financial, Outreach)
  • E-Commerce and Supply Chain Management
  • Investing and Portfolio Management (Options Strategy with 50% YTD Return)
  • Entrepreneurship and Small Businesses
  • Journalism and Public Relations Writing
  • Event Planning, Production and Inventory
  • Administration, Management and Delegation
  • Finding Innovative Solutions

Timeline

Legal Assistant

McLenahan Law Firm, P.C.
08.2025 - Current

Congressional Liaison

Foundation for Indian Diaspora Studies
06.2025 - 08.2025

Intern

The 99 Special Purpose Acquisition Group
06.2024 - 08.2024

Founder, CEO

Warhawk Customs
09.2023 - 05.2024

Board Member

The Knowledge Exchange
06.2023 - 08.2023

Political Science B.A., Criminology B.S. -

The Penn State University

High School Diploma -

James Madison High School

Philosophy, United Nations; International Relations and Comparative Politics

Johns Hopkins Center For Talented Youth

Related Experiences

  • University Park Undergraduate Association (Penn State Student Government): Government and Community Relations Committee, First-Year Council

On GCR committee, coordinated with State College government facilitating communication and coherency between student body and local government, assisted with legislation pertaining to election and zoning policy, community event logistics

  • Kappa Alpha Pi Pre-Law Fraternity: Brotherhood Chair

For the most selective national pre-law/professional development fraternity, served as Brotherhood Chair on  executive Cabinet, oversaw all internal operations 

  • Podcast Creator, Host: The Mud Mop Podcast

Created, hosted, produced, and promoted a political podcast throughout high school which aired on all major platforms, received over 10,000 downloads – notable guests include veteran and author Matthew Haditha, billionaire Tim Draper, Texas police chief Tyler Morrow

  • Ongoing Mentee for Ryan S. Meyers, Sr. Deputy Director Administration and Outreach, Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing

Receive professional advising from experienced mentor in prosecution and judicial administration