Wasim Amin J.D., M.B.A- وسيم امين

Founded a Corporate Law and Business Consulting Firm, providing top-tier services to companies at various stages of growth, from start-ups to multi-national corporations. Leveraged JD and MBA to integrate legal services with business consulting and advisory services, facilitating the transformation of initial concepts into global business enterprises.

Overview: Designed and executed tailored bespoke legal & consulting solutions for multi-national corporations, venture capital & private equity firms, and family-owned businesses, representing key sectors such as biotech, fintech, AI, and medical equipment. resulting in a 95% client satisfaction rate. Advised companies on strategic market entry, generating $15 million in revenue and maintaining a 96% success rate in securing regulatory approvals for new markets.

Management and Business Development: Developed and implemented strategic growth initiatives, resulting in a $15-million client portfolio and achieving $4 million in net profits within 11 months of formation. Spearheaded targeted client acquisition campaigns through digital marketing and strategic partnerships, driving a 400% increase in the client base within one year. Recruited and mentored a high-performing team of over 12 attorneys and consultants to support YoY 300% revenue growth.

White Collar Crime: Successfully defended a client against a 27 felony-count indictment with allegations of various financial fraud spanning decades in Suffolk Superior Ct prosecuted by the Chief of Special Prosecutions of the Suffolk District Attorney. Led to the dismissal of all 27 felony counts and the equivalent of an Alford Plea to one misdemeanor, dismissed within 3 years.

Business Formation: Streamlined business formation processes for over 60 clients, preventing dilution and increasing founder equity retention by 50% through tailored cap tables and tax-advantageous incorporation strategies.

Investment Advisory Services:

▪ Structured and negotiated over 30 debt & equity investments between founders and venture capital firms valued at $800 million, enhancing investor confidence and ensuring seamless regulatory compliance.

▪ Drafted key transactional documents (Term Sheets, Asset Purchase Agreements) and ensured regulatory compliance, leading to a 100% completion rate across all investment transactions.

Mergers & Acquisitions:

▪ Led legal representation for all stages of M&A transactions with complex structures (e.g., reverse triangular mergers, leveraged buyouts), closing deals collectively valued at over $250 million.

▪ Integrated advanced AI methods and analytics for deal structuring, risk assessment & mitigation, reducing post-merger liabilities by 70% and enhancing transactions success rates.

Business Law Services:

• Advised businesses on day-to-day legal matters, including employment law and contract negotiations, contributing to a 50% reduction in legal disputes.
• Drafted key legal documents such as Terms of Service (TOS), Master Service Agreements (MSA), and employment agreements, leading to a 90% increase in contract compliance and a reduction in legal disputes for clients.

Business Consulting:

• Delivered end-to-end consulting services, from market research and feasibility studies to financial modeling and due diligence for acquisitions. Implemented process improvements that increased operational efficiency by 25%, driving a 30% growth in revenue for clients.
• Offered a complete suite of consulting services including deal flow, feasibility studies, business plans, marketing plans (inc. market research & analysis), financial modeling (e.g., DCF, DSCR, NPV, IRR and SWOT), & due diligence for potential acquisitions.

Middle East Practice Group:

• Leveraged 15+ years of expertise in cross-border transactions between the U.S. and the Middle East (Saudi Arabia, U.A.E., Egypt, Kuwait, Iraq), successfully advising on deals valued at $1.5 billion.
• Assisted U.S. companies in establishing local subsidiaries and securing multi-million-dollar government contracts, increasing U.S. company market share in the Middle East by 60%. Expert knowledge of business laws and regulations in Egypt, Saudi Arabia and U.A.E.

Islamic Finance Practice:

• Published author and recognized expert on Islamic Finance. Structured shari'a compliant investments and business practices including Sukuk Investments (Bonds) tailored to underlying assets and objectives while ensuring regulatory compliance w/market regulations.
• Broad experience structuring diverse shari'a-compliant financial products & contracts inc. Wadiahs (custody agreements), Mudharabahs (profit-sharing), Musharakahs (Joint Ventures/Partnerships), & Murabahas (mortgages).

Off-shore Asset Protection Strategies for HNW Individuals and Family Offices:

• Partnered with law firms in various offshore jurisdictions such as Cayman Islands, BVI, and Jersey to assist High Net Worth Clients and Family Offices in developing a structure to protect and administer assets while minimizing risk and tax liabilities.

Business Immigration:

• successfully represented over 100 business immigration clients including individuals and corporations in obtaining: EB-5 Immigrant Investor Visas, H1-B visas, L1-A/B visas, and E-1/2 visas, among others.
• Special focus on EB-5 visa that included assisting companies to raise funds by establishing so-called Regional Centers, approved by USCIS, enabling them to raise funds from foreign investors. Represented multiple companies and local governments including multiple cities and states.

Real Estate Practice:

• advised clients on residential and commercial real estate transactions including sales and purchases, closings, developments, and investment properties.
• Expert knowledge of various legal research, e-discovery, case management/CRM, and accounting/administrative software including LexisNexis, Westlaw, Relativity, MyCase, and QuickBooks.

• Directed management, strategic growth, & financial strategies that drove a 50% increase in community engagement and support. Developed and implemented ethical governance and compliance frameworks, enhancing organizational transparency and securing long-term sustainability. Recruited and guided Executive team, resulting in a 20% improvement in operational efficiency through leadership training and process optimizations.
• Implemented policy-driven governance systems, aligning operations with strategic goals, leading to a 25% increase in operational transparency and a 15% reduction in legal compliance risks.
• Developed and implemented a strategic 10-year growth plan, focusing on ethical and legal governance policies, driving a 50% increase in long-term financial sustainability and an 80% growth in organizational outreach within the first 4 years.
• Led a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization focused on criminal justice reform, spearheading educational and mentorship opportunities to over 400 incarcerated individuals. Achieved a 70% reduction in recidivism rates for participants and expanded re-entry support services that helped over 300 individuals successfully reintegrate into society.
• Partakers, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit focused on criminal justice reform, providing education opportunities & mentorship to incarcerated individuals, and re-entry support services to those rejoining society.
• Guided the organization through periods of change by navigating complex challenges and seizing opportunities for growth.
• Promoted effective communication among board members, fostering collaboration in decision-making processes.
• Championed corporate social responsibility efforts, fostering a culture of ethical leadership and community engagement.

• Served as Outside General Counsel for a Venture Capital Firm with $1.2 Billion AUM, providing strategic legal oversight for 100+ portfolio companies across diverse sectors including AI, Machine Learning, Web3, Crypto, renewable energy and Fintech. Facilitated a 90% portfolio value growth by structuring strategic investment deals, optimizing compliance frameworks, and advising on high-impact acquisition opportunities.
• Directed comprehensive legal and regulatory compliance for 100+ portfolio companies, ensuring full compliance with federal regulations and mitigating legal risks, achieving an 80% reduction in compliance-related risks through tailored compliance protocols. Successfully established and administered multiple investment funds and funds of funds, collectively raising $1.2 Billion and driving growth across multiple sectors.
• Managed due diligence and seamless post-investment integration for 40+ acquisitions, ensuring smooth transitions and regulatory compliance and driving a 35% increase in overall portfolio profitability. Delivered

• Services that helped over 300 individuals successfully reintegrate into society
• Partakers, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) Non-profit focused on criminal justice reform, providing education opportunities & mentorship to incarcerated individuals, and re- entry support services to those rejoining society
• Corporate Law Practice: Guided 45+ tech startups through formation, incorporation, and multiple rounds of investments, securing $98 million in capital and optimizing equity structures for successful exits
• Advised on strategic M&A legal frameworks, enabling successful exits for startups with 50% higher valuations through optimized deal structures and due diligence
• Real Estate Practice: Successfully represented buyers and sellers in residential and commercial real estate transactions, totaling $450 million, achieving a 90% client satisfaction rate
• Streamlined the entire transactional process from drafting agreements to post-closing, reducing transaction timelines by 30% and enhancing client retention
• Enforced rigorous compliance protocols, resulting in a 90% increase in client satisfaction and a 99% reduction in post- closing claims through proactive risk management
• Applied comprehensive expertise in real estate law to manage the entire transaction lifecycle—beginning with drafting P&S agreements and complete closing packages, including Mortgage
• Agreements, Loan Docs, Deeds, HUD-1 Closing Statements
• Title Opinions, MLCs, condominiums formation docs, easements, etc., through the post-closing process including recording in registries/land court, payoffs, post-closing claims, etc.—ensuring error-free documentation and regulatory compliance for 150+ transactions
• Business Immigration: Secured over 128 business immigration visas for clients, including H1-B, E-1/E-2, L-1A/B, O, and EB-5 Investor
• Visas
• Achieved USCIS EB-5 certification for multiple Regional
• Centers, ensuring full regulatory compliance and driving $490 million in foreign investment, creating over 1,000 U.S
• Jobs.

• Selected for highly competitive position of summer associate
• Rotated through the Firm's major practice groups including corporate transactions; bankruptcy and financial restructuring; government regulation; intellectual property; securities and government litigation; and labor and employment—gaining expertise in multifaceted legal challenges
• Contributed to high-profile cases in corporate, IP litigation, and restructuring, enhancing skills in negotiation, research, & strategy
• Center for

• Advised family-owned business on formation, strategic growth, international trade, regulatory compliance & tax optimization, resulting in a 30% increase in profitability & market expansion into 3 new regions within 2 fiscal years
• Conducted in-depth market research and risk assessments, delivering actionable strategies that reduced client operational risks by 20%
• Evaluated investment potential of companies through data-driven analysis of historical data, operations, and objectives
• Tracked yields & trends to interpret impacts on investments, 40% increase in return
• Analyzed data on price, stability and other factors affecting investment programs to incorporate into investment decisions
• Successfully located international trade opportunities and investments for family-owned businesses.