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SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT, Culver City, CA December 2011 - May 2012
Law Clerk
§ Extensive involvement in Litigation, Theatrical Distribution and Worldwide Anti-Theft Departments.
§ Drafted domestic and international theatrical release distribution and acquisition license agreements, demand and cease and
desist letters, powers of attorney, authorizations to institute lawsuits, affidavits, copyright agreements, and discovery requests.
§ Assisted in the development of corporate wide policy and legal memoranda, and crafted reports, correspondence, and
responses to regulatory inquiries from the Motion Picture Association.
§ Conducted research and registration of titles, copyrights, and trademarks; coordinated corporate compliance with contractual
terms and anti-piracy efforts.
WINET, PATRICK & WEAVER, San Diego, CA August 2011 - December 2011
Legal Intern
§ Assisted with trial preparation, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions, including; identifying and organizing exhibits,
researching case law, conducting docket searches, and preparing State Court electronic filings.
§ Drafted a variety of motions including; Motions for Summary Judgment, Arbitration and Mediation Briefs, Ex Parte Motions,
Motions In Limine, and Motions to Compel.
§ Wrote discovery requests, responses and summaries, and correspondence with insurance companies.
§ Digested medical records; created medical chronology of treatment. Organized expert reports and records in reference to
discovery and bill of particulars.
EMPLOYEE RIGHTS CENTER, San Diego, CA January 2011 - May 2011
Legal Intern
§ Advocated on behalf of employees before government agency in legislative and administrative matters regarding employer
compliance with wage and hour laws, unemployment benefits, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Americans with
Disabilities Act, the Occupational Safety and Health Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and workers' compensation.
§ Represented the organization in mediations and arbitrations resulting in settlements and institution of updated labor policies.
§ Drafted pleadings and briefs and evaluated potential causes of action and defenses for clients.
THE LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT J. REYNOLDS, San Diego, CA September 2010 - December 2010
Legal Intern
§ Reviewed and summarized medical and employment records for medical malpractice and personal injury suits.
§ Maintained discovery schedules, conducted research, drafted Motions for Summary Judgment, answers, interrogatories,
requests for production of documents, discovery motions, orders, and affidavits.
§ Corresponded with clients. Managed document files, time logs and case correspondence.
SAN FRANCISCO PRETRIAL DIVERSION PROJECT, INC., San Francisco, CA April 2009 - August 2009
Legal Intern
§ Assisted project attorneys in court filings, case management, and managed detailed case files.
§ Educated parolees on conditions of parole and legal ramifications regarding housing and employment.
HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH, San Francisco, CA October 2008 - February 2009
Legal Intern
§ Conducted research and reports for the Deputy Director that identified global human rights violations and accountability,
analyzed applicable international law, and the use of economic sanctions to advance human rights.
E D U C A TIO N
THOMAS JEFFERSON SCHOOL OF LAW, San Diego, CA
Juris Doctor Degree, May 2012
Honors: Fall 2009 Honor Roll
Activities: Alumni Relations Committee, Staff Writer for The Jeffersonian, Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity, Mock Trial
SAN JOSE STATE UNIVERSITY, San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration option Marketing, August 2007
Activities: Business Law Association, Business Marketing Association, SJSU Indian Student Association
L IC E N S U R E S & A FFILIA TIO N S
Admitted to California State Bar: Member December 2012. American Bar Association, The Bar Association of San Francisco
P R O FE S S IO N A L D E V E LO P M E N T
Technology Skills: Proficient with PC and Apple, Microsoft Office, LexisNexis, Westlaw, ALWD/Bluebook, Kemps, Dropbox
Training: Contract Drafting, Legal Writing Seminar, Negotiation Workshop, Advanced Mediation Program, Mock Trial
Languages: Gujarati (proficient); Hindi (conversational); Spanish (basic)