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Lessons from my 8-month old
1. You don't need models
We bought a set of weights. Before we used them, Zayn picked up the 3 lb weight. Zayn doesn't need models - he acts.
2. Schedules are underrated
Zayn gets up at exactly 6am and puts us to work, starting with a morning walk. His nap schedule is a scaffold for the day, which makes us both more efficient and more present.
3. These are the good old days
It's easy to want to pass through this stage of work and parenting and get to the other side. I thought that way about law school. But looking back, there's so much I wish I took in at the time. I don't want to make that mistake again.
Khurram’s List
I run Freshwater Counsel, a recruiting agency. To discuss a move you’re considering or a hire you’d like to make, contact me.
NEW: I'm working with the heads of several patent litigation practices that are busy and are looking for talent, including commercial litigators who want to retool:
1. AmLaw 200 firm with an influx of work from a well-known analytics company asserting its patent portfolio, and life science work. Open to a litigator without a technical background with strong writing skills. Chicago, NYC, DC preferred but open.
2. Plaintiff's boutique with a series of wins and more cases is looking for 2-3 associates with 3-10 years of experience. EE/CS. Opportunity to grow with an up-and-comer litigation firm. Remote.
3. Established plaintiff's boutique with litigation funding is looking for 1-2 midlevel associates. EE/CS. Biglaw comp. DC and NYC preferred but open to remote.Several AmLaw 50 firms are looking for Knowledge Management Attorneys - leverage your biglaw training in a business role at a top law firm.
This biglaw firm with a legendary focus on pro bono and growing PPP is looking for partners in patent litigation and government investigations.
If you’re looking for a remote role at an elite litigation boutique, this firm is looking for a patent litigator with 5+ years experience for a non-partnership track role.
Life sciences patent prosecutors are needed at several firms in the Bay Area, Chicago, and Boston. Not all firms understand the economics of patent prosecution - let’s discuss.
Pani Cooler Jobs
The mission of Pani Cooler is to build direct connections between South Asian lawyers. A key part of that is getting South Asian lawyers hired and promoted. The below roles include contact information for your colleagues. Reach out to these lawyers in a manner consistent with the goals of building community on this platform. Apply for any roles listed on the website, as available.
In-House
NEW Sarita Venkat: Sarita is VP & Deputy General Counsel, Global Litigation & Competition at Cisco. Sarita’s team is looking for a Principal Corporate Counsel: Antitrust.
Ajay Sharma: Ajay is Senior Corporate Counsel at Amazon Lab126. Ajay’s team is looking for a Corporate Counsel, Devices.
Vijay Bondada: Vijay is VP, Energy & Environmental Law at Con Edison. Vijay’s team is looking for a Sr Attorney.
Saroj Tharasayi: Saroj is Head of Legal at Pave. Saroj’s team is looking for a Corporate Counsel.
Nitin Shah: Nitin is Director & Associate General Counsel, Global Regulatory Affairs and Compliance at Shopify. Nitin’s team is looking for an Associate General Counsel/ Legal Counsel, Regulatory (Remote, Americas).
Asim Raza: Asim is Vice President and General Counsel at Arcadian Infracom. Asim’s team is looking for an Assistant General Counsel.
Not-For-Profit
Amrith Kaur Aakre: Amrith is Legal Director at The Sikh Coalition. Amrith’s team is looking for a Senior Staff Attorney.
Government
Rahul Rao: Rahul is Deputy Director of the Federal Trade Commission's Bureau of Competition. The FTC is hiring antitrust attorneys for several positions throughout the entire Bureau of Competition.
Hiral Mehta: Hiral is Deputy Chief at the U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of New York. The U.S. Attorney's Office is looking for an Assistant U. S. Attorney.