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I'm Khurram Naik, I'm an IP lawyer. I'm looking to connect with new parents or anyone who is about to have a baby (mine's is due Feb 13) to trade tips. If you've used litigation funding, I'd like to hear about your experience.

You can find me at on twitter: https://twitter.com/khurramnaik

and on LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/khurram-naik/

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Hi all - I'm Surya Korrapati (he/him) and I am a JD/LLM-LE student at Duke University School of Law.

I am interested in pursuing a career in M&A, IP, Startups or Sports & Entertainment in the Southeast. I am looking to meet mentors and attorneys in those fields that would be willing to connect and share any career advice you might have! I am really happy to see this community of South Asian attorneys - it can be discouraging to look at firms' pages and not see someone that looks like you.

I can be found on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/suryakorrapati

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Lots of successful people that look like you here to learn from - welcome Surya!

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Hi all - I'm Akriti Bhargava (she/her), and I'm a Legal Fellow at Harvard Law School's Environmental & Energy Law Program. I am interested in climate change law and policy, with a focus on clean energy systems and energy justice, sustainable economies, and just transitions. I'm looking to meet mentors and peers in policy and government law jobs, since I'd like to eventually work in climate policy and negotiations for the government.

(Thanks for creating this community, Khurram!)

Twitter: https://twitter.com/bhargava_akriti

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akritibhargava/

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Very cool Akriti!

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Akriti, why don’t we talk and you can use my network. Or maybe I can convince you that you can have a pretty awesome career doing energy policy work in private practice.

Vid Prabhakaran, Davis Wright Tremaine. vid@dwt.com

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Hi Vid - great to connect with you here too, I think we've crossed paths on LinkedIn! I'll email you - would love to grab a time on your calendar to talk about the energy policy work happening at DWT. Thanks for leaving a comment!

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Hi everyone,

My name is Omar, and I am a mid-level associate located in Downtown Los Angeles. I practice defense-side L&E, primarily focusing on wage and hour class actions.

I am looking to meet other like-minded, young legal professionals in Southern California and potential avenues for building my book of business here.

Here are my links:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/omaraniff

Firm Bio: https://ogletree.com/people/omar-m-aniff/

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That's a big smile in your firm bio. Welcome!

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Hi, I am Ricky DeMello. I am a patent attorney who stepped away for a couple of years to get a M.S. in Electrical Engineering, and just graduated this September. I am in licensed in Minnesota (and with the USPTO) but have moved to, want to stay in, and will be able to waive into the Bar of NY starting October, 2023. I would greatly enjoy any positions in NYC or remote related to filing applications or transactions related to patents and/or trademarks, as well as mergers and acquisitions (something I want to learn very much about!). Great community formation, Khurram!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricky-demello/

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First of all, thank you for this platform, Khurram!

I’m a NY-based attorney, previously focused on energy and currently working in M&A tax primarily for financial services.

In my free time, I like reading, playing tennis, and weightlifting. I would love to share and learn ideas on designing a career, building wealth, and collaborating on new ventures.

Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/subrata-lamsal/

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Thanks for sharing Subi!

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Hi Pani Cooler Community!

My name is Reema Moosa, I'm a prosecutor at the Brooklyn District Attorneys Office. I have been practicing in New York for two years. I am currently working on my transition into in house law and will be getting certified as a Certified Information Privacy Professional (CIPP). I will be moving back to California in April and I am looking for in house opportunities in the Bay Area.

Please let me know if you're an in house counsel and are open to sharing your experience with me and any opportunities you know about.

Let's connect! https://www.linkedin.com/in/reemamoosa/

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Thanks for sharing those plans Reema! Welcome

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I’m Amy Patel. I currently work for Evonik Corporation as Associate Legal Counsel. I’m looking to connect with other young professionals pursuing the in-house path.

Please feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-patel-esq-75732378) or Instagram (amyyyy93).

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Thanks for sharing Amy!

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Hi everyone! I’m Madhavi Seth and I’m a data privacy attorney at HubSpot, Inc., based in Chicago (but working fully remotely!) I'm looking to connect with my fellow South Asian attorneys generally but would also love to connect with other in-house attorneys who focus on privacy/data protection. Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/madhaviseth/

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So glad to have you here Madhavi!

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Hi all. I’m Pooja, I’m a senior associate in the corporate life sciences group at Goodwin, located in the Bay Area! I focus on ECVC and M&A, with a minor in cap markets. As an immigrant, I have worked really hard to earn my spot in this community and I’m always enthusiastic to help others. Would love to connect with you all!

Here is my LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pooja-sudarshan-389b2181

Here is my firm bio: https://www.goodwinlaw.com/professionals/s/sudarshan-pooja

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Nice Pooja!

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Hi! I’m Deepa, and I’m a Trademark Examining Attorney at the USPTO. I’m interested in meeting people who do trademark or copyright law with brands, specifically in sports and entertainment. I’ll be moving to Chicago in the near future, so I’m also just interested in meeting other Pani Cooler folks in Chicago!

My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deepsingh330

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Great to hear - I loved the 12 years I spent in Chicago. There are great eats on Devon. A few sort-of hidden gems: Sun Wah, Cho Sun Ok, Lula Cafe.

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Yes, I love Devon! I lived in chicago for 3 years post undergrad, so I’m happy to be going back. Thanks for these recommendations!

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Hi all! My name is Rohan Bhattacharjee. I'm a 2L dual degree J.D/M.P.A Candidate at Syracuse University, NY. I'm an international first generation law student from India.

I'm looking to connect with tech transactions attorneys/other first gen law students. I love working with startups/early stage growth companies.

In my free time, I am an avid reader on global geopolitics, economics, and policy issues. I also enjoy good Indian classical fusion music.

I can be reached at rbhatt01@syr.edu

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rohan-bhattacharjee-260bb488

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I am an IP partner at Lucosky Brookman, a corporate/securities boutique. I help clients in patent prosecution matter and in IP portfolio management. In addition to patents, I assist clients in trademarks and IP due diligence. Here are my links:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpattumudi

Firm bio: https://www.lucbro.com/our-professionals/member/8854/jay-s-pattumudi

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Great job in putting this site together, Khurram!

I am a tech-focused generalist, currently Deputy GC at Altisource, a fintech/proptech/services company in the mortgage and real estate space.

I started getting active on LinkedIn this year, and have really enjoyed getting to meet people that way, especially since I practice in an area (tech) not particularly popular in the city I live in (Houston).

If you think I can ever be of help to you, feel free to reach out!

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunsethna/

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If you haven't already, follow Shaun on LinkedIn - wide range, plenty of bangers

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I’m Vivek, founder of Jayaram. We enable original ideas by advising creatives, entrepreneurs, and innovative brands throughout their life cycles. We provide strategic and legal guidance on IP, litigation, and corporate law.

I am interested in meeting founders, creatives, and anyone working in art, fashion, and tech.

Always enjoy meeting artists.

www.jayaramlaw.com

IG:

https://instagram.com/vivekjayaram?igshid=YTY2NzY3YTc=

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivekjayaram

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Instagram, bold move! Always a pleasure Vivek

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Hello everyone, I am Mahendra Gunjal, currently pursuing MBA at UMass Dartmouth. Before doing this, I worked in IP (Hatch-Waxman litigation) for over a decade at various pharmaceutical companies. I also write blog (Pharma IP Circle) which tracks drug patent litigation decisions.

After finishing MBA, I would like to work in IP, BD or Portfolio. I would love to connect with like minded folks here. Thank you, Khurram, for creating this platform!

I would be more than happy to connect on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mahendra-gunjal-a1053224/

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Thanks Mahendra!

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