Muhammad Abuhamdan
Houston,TX
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Summary
Motivated and driven recent law school graduate with foreign language proficiency, and strong interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent problem-solving, research and drafting capabilities, Approximately four years of experience and commitment to productive research and legal writing. Fast-learning professional with skills in compliance and global trading. Detail-oriented and collaborative worker with proven leadership.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Law Clerk
The Ghuneim Law Firm
05.2022 - Current
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
- Achieved favorable case outcomes by meticulously researching legal precedents and preparing persuasive arguments.
- Negotiated favorable settlements for clients, utilizing strong interpersonal skills and strategic thinking to reach mutually beneficial agreements.
- Improved client satisfaction with timely communication and thorough explanations of complex legal concepts.
- Managed entire mass tort claim docket, and was crucial pin negotiation of a $175 million dollar settlement.
Summer Intern
Montfort
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported General Counsel's office by conducting research, drafting templates, gathering information and interpreting legal documents. Working under Matthew Griffiths, former associate general counsel for Shell of 21 years
- Drafted entire compliance documents for implementation by Montfort, such as anti-bribery and anti-corruption policies.
- Worked hand in hand with KYC Departments to ensure integrity of dealings and to ensure we have the proper documentation and information for counterparties that we are transacting with.
- Drafted and reviewed purchase and sale contracts for commodities ranging from grains to petroleum.
- Refined or cold-reviewed templates from a neutral perspective to evaluate potential negotiating points and to refine agreements to cause less dispute and negotiation between buyer and seller.
- Reviewed every sale and buy template for every shipping incoterms (FOB, CFR & CIF, DAP, Ex Tank, ITT) comparing them to each other, and providing changes and recommendations to increase contracting efficiency and less disputes with third parties.
Law Clerk
The Bowen Law Firm, PLLC
01.2021 - 05.2022
- Worked alongside attorneys, administrative assistants and fellow legal assistants on complex cases and legal processes and assisted litigation attorneys with research, depositions, trial preparation, discovery, and document drafts for court submittal
- Reviewed complaints, petitions, motions and pleadings to aid in determining admissibility.
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Engaged in the formation of corporations and businesses and handled internal disputes between shareholders, and the board of directors.
- Assisted in real estate issues that dealt with natural resources underneath properties.
- Investigated facts and laws to determine strategies for case preparation.
Executive Legal Assistant
Golden Goal Sports
08.2019 - 05.2023
- Reviewed and analyzed international sporting laws and legal precedents to develop strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Interviewed witnesses during investigations and provided translation services from Arabic to English and vice-versa.
- Conducted settlement negotiations for employment disputes between players and clubs in the Middle East and Europe.
- Drafted written submissions and other legal documents to be reviewed and decided by multiple international sporting governing bodies.
Education
J.D. - Legal Studies
12.2023
- Ranked in Top 25% of class
- Dean's List; 2023
- Honoree of Cum Laude
- Extracurricular Activities: Muslim Legal Society Founding Vice President, Sports and Entertainment Law Society Board Member, Oil & Gas Law Society Student Member, Intellectual Property Law Society Student Member, Kaplan Student Representative, Lexis Nexis Brand Ambassador
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
12.2019
Activities: Pre-Law Society at University of Houston, Students for Justice in Palestine, Muslim Student Association
- Double Major in Psychology and Political Science with over 140 hours of coursework completed.
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
12.2019
Activities: Human Development Student Association, Student Affiliate Member of The American Psychology Association
- Double Major in Psychology and Political Science with over 140 hours of coursework completed.
Skills
- Legal Research
- Contract Review and Drafting
- Preparing Contract Templates
- Legal Writing and Analysis
- Legal Terminology and Concepts
- Legal Compliance Issues Proficient
- Preparing Templates
- Brief Preparation
- Deposition and Trial Assistance
Certification
- Microsoft Technology Associate Certification
- Lexis Nexis Legal Research Certification
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Timeline
Summer Intern - Montfort
06.2023 - 09.2023
Law Clerk - The Ghuneim Law Firm
05.2022 - Current
Law Clerk - The Bowen Law Firm, PLLC
01.2021 - 05.2022
Executive Legal Assistant - Golden Goal Sports
08.2019 - 05.2023
Texas Southern University, Thurgood Marshall School of Law - J.D., Legal Studies
University of Houston - Bachelor of Science, Political Science
University of Houston - Bachelor of Science, Psychology