Customer Service Real Estate
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Kareem El Nemr ***, **nd Street, Apt *F, New York, New York 11209
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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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