Teaching
Sara Sohail Yunus
Law
Washington,DC
Summary
Analytical thinker, motivated and a highly adaptable team player. Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills. Proficient in drafting legal documents. Poised and dedicated individual proven to thrive in a complex and detail-oriented industry.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Associate
HaiderMota & Co
Karachi, Sindh
01.2022 - 08.2022
- Working with Mr. Jahanzeb Awan (Head of Litigation/Senior Partner)
- Conducting extensive research on different contentious legal issues relative to various areas of the law.
- Drafting of Suits, Petitions, Appeals, Agreements, Legal Notices.
- Shadowing Senior Advocates in court and assisting in court proceedings.
- Providing consultancy and legal opinions pertaining to corporate commercial litigation .
- Observing a 72 hour work week.
- Assigned tasks to lower-level personnel based on qualifications and skills set.
- Achieved client satisfaction and loyalty by establishing collaborative relationships, facilitating needs assessment.
- Trained and supported new team members, maintaining culture of collaboration.
Contract Law Lecturer
The Millennium University College
Karachi, Sindh
08.2021 - 08.2022
- Evaluated and revised lesson plans and course content to achieve student-centered learning.
- Used variety of learning modalities and support materials to facilitate learning process and accentuate presentations.
- Graded assignments according to strict institutional policies and upheld guidelines for academic integrity while disciplining plagiarism and cheating accordingly.
- Conducting two lectures a week constituting a total of 3 hours.
Junior Associate
Haider Waheed Partners
Karachi, Sindh
10.2019 - 12.2021
- Working with Mr. Muhammad Ahmed Masood (Senior Partner)
- Conducting extensive research on different contentious legal issues relative to various areas of the law.
- Drafting of Suits, Petitions, Appeals, Agreements, Legal Notices and Legal Opinions.
- Shadowing Senior Advocates in court and assisting in court proceedings.
- Worked on a proposal of a Bill to the Parliament for recognition and implementation of Post Divorce Maintenance for women.
- Awarded the license to practice in lower subordinate courts in 2020.
- Successfully represented private clients before subordinate courts in matters relative to labour, rent and family law.
- Observing a 72 hour work week.
Intern
Hafeez Pirzada Law Associates
07.2018 - 08.2018
- Assisted in legal research and drafting on various legal issues.
Teacher's Assistant
SZABIST, University of London LLB Program
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed and catered to teaching aspiring first year students in regards to the course work for LSM.
Work History
Women's Parliamentary Caucus in Balochistan
SZABIST
Karachi, Sindh
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Assisted the President of SZABIST, Madam Shehnaz Wazir Ali on the enactment.
Chief Marketing Officer
Nixor LogX
Karachi, Sindh
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Responsible for overseeing the planning, development and execution of the organization's marketing and advertising initiatives.
Education
LL.M - Law
Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, DC 08.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Law (Hons) -
University of London
London 09.2016 - 08.2019
GCE A Levels -
Nixor College
Karachi 09.2014 - 08.2016
GCE O Levels -
Convent of Jesus & Mary
Karachi 08.2011 - 06.2014
Skills
Research
Certification
Award for Best Position Paper - CJM Model United Nations
Interests
Social Work / Pro bono
Travelling
Singing
Timeline
LL.M - Law
Georgetown University Law Center
08.2022 - Current
Senior Associate
HaiderMota & Co
01.2022 - 08.2022
Contract Law Lecturer
The Millennium University College
08.2021 - 08.2022
Junior Associate
Haider Waheed Partners
10.2019 - 12.2021
Intern
Hafeez Pirzada Law Associates
07.2018 - 08.2018
Teacher's Assistant
SZABIST, University of London LLB Program
08.2017 - 06.2018
Bachelor of Law (Hons) -
University of London
09.2016 - 08.2019
GCE A Levels -
Nixor College
09.2014 - 08.2016
Award for Best Position Paper - CJM Model United Nations
03-2012
GCE O Levels -
Convent of Jesus & Mary
08.2011 - 06.2014
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