Mahum Vance
Tappan,NY
Summary
Currently a third-year law student and Executive Member of the Moot Court Association at New York Law School. A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Interests include appellate advocacy, capital markets, Islamic finance, ESG strategies, racial justice, and human rights.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Case Analyst
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
10.2020 - 05.2023
- Supported 3-4 attorneys with executive-level writing and policy-related tasks for Richard Berry, Executive Vice President of Dispute Resolution Services (DRS).
- Assembled quarterly performance reports for Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
- Compiled non-public files to facilitate access requests for SEC and other state divisions of enforcement.
- Drafted and issued notices of suspension and motions to vacate.
- Reviewed and authorized customer fee waiver requests based on financial hardship.
- Composed monthly summaries of news articles about DRS.
- Maintained high level of confidentiality, following strict guidelines, and recommendations.
Legal Intern
Lawyers for Children
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted Director of Domestic Violence Project, Michael Scherz, with notetaking, client interviews, hearings, and testimonies.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Joined virtual proceedings presided by Justice Tandra Dawson of New York County Integrated Domestic Violence Court (IDVC).
- Drafted summation regarding custody of 7-year-old child.
Intern
Children Recruited By Terrorist Groups (CRTG)
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Conducted policy-related research to inform programs preventing and responding to violence brought by terrorist actors against children e.g., ISIL Profile Report
- Maintained understanding of geopolitical and security landscape in regions relevant to Children Recruited by Terrorist and Violent Extremist Groups (CRTG).
- Advocated for rights of child soldiers through prevention, rehabilitation, and reintegration in working group meetings.
Intern
Muslim Public Affairs Council
12.2019 - 07.2020
- Researched legislation affecting Muslim Americans, particularly during election season.
- Partnered with International Museum of Muslim Cultures to host webinar titled “Exploring African Islamic Contributions to Civilization."
Research Assistant
Occidental College
12.2019 - 03.2020
- Collected data on restorative justice policy and legislation across 50 states using WestLaw.
- Worked both independently and collaboratively with Professor Thalia González.
- Planned webinar with Professor González for Zehr Institute for Restorative Justice.
Education
J.D. -
New York Law School
New York, NY05.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Politics; Minor: English Literature
Occidental College
Los Angeles, CA06.2020
Skills
- WestLaw
- LexisNexis
- Public Access to Court Electronic Records (PACER)
- Central Registration Depository (CRD)
- Mediation and Arbitration Tracking and Retrieval Interactive Case System (MATRICS)
Languages
Urdu
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Legal Intern
Lawyers for Children
06.2022 - 08.2022
Intern
Children Recruited By Terrorist Groups (CRTG)
01.2021 - 06.2021
Case Analyst
Financial Industry Regulatory Authority
10.2020 - 05.2023
Intern
Muslim Public Affairs Council
12.2019 - 07.2020
Research Assistant
Occidental College
12.2019 - 03.2020
J.D. -
New York Law School
Bachelor of Arts - Politics; Minor: English Literature
Occidental College
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