Neil Khanna
*** **** ***** ? Roswell, GA ***** ? 312-***-**** ? ******.****@*****.***
BAR ADMISSIONS: State of Illinois, 2011
EXPERIENCE:
Simkins Hollis Law Group, Atlanta, GA
Attorney December 2011 - Present
. Draft pleadings, motions and litigation documents including requests for
admissions, initial disclosures, memoranda to client, and responses to
interrogatories for complex litigation in both state and federal matters
. Analyze liability of former regional bank directors in pending litigation
for professional responsibility
. Managed case calendar and deadlines for current cases
. Work with team to develop and implement discovery strategy including e-
discovery plans and preparing and responding to discovery requests
. Work with team to develop trial, deposition, and mediation strategy
. Review loan files for negligent or fraudulent underwriting and approval
InnoPlast Solutions, Roswell, GA and Chicago, IL
Associate Counsel
November 2011 - Present
. Negotiate and draft contracts including consultation, joint venture,
employment, and limited partnership agreements
. Negotiate multi-issue, multi-party agreements with venue locations and
vendors on contract terms
Conference Producer & Manager May 2002 - Present
. Work closely with speakers, exhibitors, and sponsors on the agenda,
presentations, and requirements
. Utilized social media and other marketing tools to increase attendance
for conferences by over 100%
. Act as point of contact for representatives of venue, outside
contractors, and clients for issues arising prior to, or during the
conferences
. Recommend, evaluate, and purchase IT assets
Lee & Stone Dallas, TX
July 2010 - November 2010
Law Clerk
. Analyzed regulations imposed by the Dodd Frank Act for impact on firm's
clients, and drafted memos on findings
. Drafted client alert summaries regarding the Dodd Frank Act on
registration, jurisdictional, and advertising changes for use on firm's
website as well as distribution to clients
Department of Homeland Security - U.S. Customs & Immigration Services,
Chicago, IL
Law Clerk August 2009 - August 2010
. Conducted legal research and submitted briefs to the Board of Immigration
Appeals for adjustment of appeal status
. Wrote case summaries to be published in the U.S. Customs & Immigration
Services quarterly newsletter for recent, relevant case law in
immigration
. Assisted in evaluation of asylum status by participating in asylum
interviews and researching country conditions prior to interview
Neera Bahl & Associates, Atlanta, GA
Legal Intern June - August 2009
. Prepared Non-Immigrant Visas including H-1B, H-3, H-4, and F-1 as well as
I-140 Petitions
. Prepared Permanent Labor Certifications using Program Electronic Review
Management (PERM)
. Draft Responses to Requests for Further Evidence (RFE) utilizing attached
documentation to emphasize the validity of the petition.
OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:
Verizon Business, Alpharetta, GA
2007-2008
Billing Implementation Analyst
. Developed software for automating routine tasks, and develop billing
systems to automate contract rates and discounts
. Interpreted contracts & drove rate implementation process for unique
contracts for large business customers
New Trend Capital, Atlanta, GA
2006-2007
Equity Trader: Day Trading
. Identified "break-out" trends; determined the "resistance and support"
levels
. Screened and identified equities with immediate potential; identified
laggards in indices for near-term movement
. Distributed "fixed funds" into appropriate equities
EDUCATION:
. DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, IL. J.D., May 2011.
President, Business & Corporate Law Society; Member, Phi Alpha Delta.
Represented DePaul University College of Law in the ABA Negotiation
Competition.
. Georgia State University, Atlanta, GA. B.B.A. in Finance with a
Concentration in Investments, conferred August 2006. Member, Fencing
Club, Finance Club
Operating Systems & Software: Highly proficient in all Microsoft Office
applications, including macro development, Linux, OpenSTA, Mercury
LoadRunner, Assent Anvil HammerTrade Trading Software; Databases:
Lexis/Nexis, Westlaw, Westlaw Next, Concordance, iConnect, Relativity, SQL,
MySQL, Languages: ASP.Net, Visual Basic.Net, C++, Html, PHP, CSS, Auto Hot
Key; Certifications: Comptia A+, Computer Service Technician Certification,
Comptia Network+, Network Support and Administration Certification