RESHMA KAMATH
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EDUCATION
Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law, Chicago, IL
Candidate for Juris Doctor, May 2017
Jessup International Moot Court, Member (2015, 2016) Journal of Law and Social Policy, Production Editor Human Rights Committee Jamaica Report, International Human Rights Clinic South Asian Law Student’s Association, Professional Outreach Chair Mississippi Center For Justice Alternative Spring Break, Liaison Global Village (India), Leader South Asian Association of Policy Research Initiative, Volunteer
Seoul National University, Seoul, South Korea
Master of Arts in International Cooperation with High Honors, August 2012; Best Thesis Award
Asian Institute of Environment, Energy & Sustainability (Korea), Research Assistant Asian Program for Incubation of Environmental Leaders (Cambodia), Team Leader Coca-Cola Young Environmental Leaders Program (Japan), Team Leader HollaBack Korea (anti-street harassment initiative), Founding Member
San Jose State University (SJSU), San Jose, CA
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Global Studies, Summa Cum Laude, May 2008
Study Abroad, University of KwaZulu Natal (Howard campus)–Durban, South Africa, February-December 2007
AmeriCorps, John XXIII Catholic Charities, Peer Leader, 2005 Model United Nations Conference, 3rd Committee of the U.N. representing South Africa MOSAIC Cross Cultural Center, Diversity Advocate Intern Alternative Spring Break (Mexico) Leadership Today Student Delegate, SJSU Student Life and Leadership Mediation Certification Training Program, Mediation Center, San Jose State University
EXPERIENCE
Horizon Pharma plc, Deerfield, IL (HQ: Dublin, Ireland)
Legal Intern (In-House), May 2015-August 2015
Reviewed and amended vendor and supplier contracts such as master services agreements, confidentiality and non-disclosure agreements and work orders to identify potential issues and risks for company
Performed detailed analysis of corporate governing documentation for all group subsidiary entities globally, in order to establish database of company information for Irish legal counsel
Observed various client calls related to negotiations with vendors and suppliers
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois, Chicago, IL
Judicial Extern to the Honorable Judge Marvin E. Aspen, May 2015-August 2015
American Bar Association: Judicial Internship Opportunity Program
Researched, drafted and edited opinions for federal district court judge
Observed status calls, plea hearings, settlement conferences, trials and other proceedings
Bluhm Legal Clinic, Northwestern University School of Law, Chicago, IL
Research Assistant to Professor Sheila Bedi, May 2015-August 2015
Researched Title IX as it relates to transgendered people in cases of prison rape and sexual harassment
Briefed case summaries and draft analysis on Title IX cases
Korea Herald, Seoul, South Korea
Business English Instructor, June 2011-June 2014
Conducted in-house training for corporate workers at South Korean conglomerates, such as Samsung, LG, and SK Group
Provided one-on-one Business English coaching, conducted interviews for professionals and graduate students, prepared lesson plans, engaged in cross-cultural activites and dialogue
SKILLS
Projects & Publications: China’s Local Debt Crisis Cyber Sustainability in India: Potential for Euro-Atlantic Partnership Transnational Economic forces, MNCs, Tax Havens and CSRs India: Multiple Security Challenges and Security Arrangements Comparison of Korea’s and Brazil’s FDI
Awards: Base of Pyramid (BoP) 2011 Narrative Competition, Cornell University Johnson Graduate School of Management (Winner) Transnational Research Award at Atlantic Treaty Association & NATO, Brussels, Belgium (2nd) South Korea’s Model G20 Summit, Delegate of India (Winner) Mock European Union Summit, Yonsei-Samsung Economic Research Institute, Delegate of Spain (Winner)
Recipient of Several Merit-based Scholarships, including Golden Key International Honor Society Scholarship, SJSU Alumni Association Dean’s Scholarship, Associated Students Executive Council Scholarship and SJSU Forensics Debate Winner
Languages: Fluent in Hindi and Konkani Near Fluency in Marathi Basic Fluency in Korean