Kareem El Nemr ***, **nd Street, Apt *F, New York, New York 11209

646-***-****

acdhaq@r.postjobfree.com

BAR ADMISSION

Egyptian Bar, Admitted 1999

New York Bar Exam, Candidate February 2014 Examination

EDUCATION

Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, New York

LL.M. General Studies, May 2013

Coursework: Immigration Law, International Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Commercial Arbitration,

Corporation, E Discovery

Activities: Cardozo F.I.R.E (For Immigrant Rights and Equality), Volunteer

Empowered Access & Success for Immigrant Youth, Volunteer Immigration Rights Educator

Unemployment Action Center, Volunteer Advocate

Faculty of Law University of Alexandria, Alexandria, Egypt

LL.B., June 1999

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT / CERTIFICATIONS

• American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL), Superior Proficiency Arabic

(2013)

• Language Service (LS) U.S. Department of State

• Member Of National Language Service Corps (NLSC)

EXPERIENCE

• Legal Support Personnel, New York, New York

• Litigation Analyst, November 2013

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• Worked on several short-term project based assignments. Translated and audited legal documents for an

overseas corporation to ensure compliance with the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Provided first-

hand knowledge pertaining to Middle East legal procedures and labor laws. Provided due diligence, indexing

documents and support reviewing financial documents.

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• Cravath, Swane and Moore LLP., New York Nov. 2013

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NYS Unified Court Interpreter, New York, New York

Per Diem English <> Arabic Interpreter, July 2013 - Present

Interpreted English<>Arabic legal proceedings in person and via video conference for the Criminal Court,

Supreme Court and Family Court. Translated documents in support of asylum and adjustment of status

petition for the private sector. Served as a cultural broker for the American Bar Association (ABA) Rule of

Law Initiative (ROLI).

Wildes & Wienberg LLP, New York, New York

Legal Intern, September 2011 May 2012

Researched immigration case law to update resources on file for staff attorneys and clients. Conducted

client intake interviews to determine immigration issues (status, eligibility and admissibility), and worked

with staff attorneys to develop recommendations. Shadowed staff attorneys at immigration proceedings.

Handled a variety of matters including petitions for family relatives, naturalization, cancellation of removal,

U visa certification and adjustment of status applications and interviews.

Porta Bella Group, New York, New York

In House Legal Counsel, January 2008 – September 2011

Provide legal counsel including the legality of contracts between the United States and Egypt with regards to the

import and export of textiles. Negotiate real estate contracts, draft affidavits, complaints and motions in the areas of

bankruptcy and real estate. Researched and filed applications for H-1b Visas for qualifying employees in the

company. Observed settlement conferences, motion hearings and trials.

Porta Bella Group, New York, New York

Branch Manager, March 2001 – January 2008

Responsible for day-to-day store operations, including: maximizing sales and profitability through execution of

company protocols, sales tracking and reporting, working directly with vendors to confirm and verify shipments,

ensuring excellence in customer service and resolving all problems at the store level. Manage all aspects of personnel,

from interviewing, hiring and training to scheduling 30 full- and part-time employees. Mentor hourly associates.

Coordinate efforts to select and integrate product offerings into the parent company’s product line. Manage all aspects

of merchandising, window displays, stocking and presentation.

SKILLS & ACTIVITIES

Working knowledge of French. Activities include: running, chess, cycling, ancient Roman and Greek history.

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