Tax Attorney

FATIMA HASAN

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EDUCATION

Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, District of Columbia Master of Laws in Taxation, May 2014

GPA: 3.32/4.0

Relevant Coursework: Taxation of Partnerships, Corporate Tax I & II, International Taxation, Tax Treaties, Tax Practice & Procedure, Income and Franchise Taxes, Sales and Use Taxes, Other Business Taxes, Special Topics in State & Local Taxes, Federal Limits in State & Local Taxes, Taxation of Property Transactions, Tax Policy Colloquium –Tax Reform & International Tax, Trusts & Estates

Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Juris Doctor, May 2013

GPA: 3.14/4.0

Honors: Pro Bono Honor Program- Platinum Level; Dean’s List - Fall 2011, Winter 2012, Fall 2013

Activities: Phi Alpha Delta, Member

Columbia University, New York, New York

Attended, January 1996 – August 1997

GPA: 3.94/4.0

Honors: Dean’s List (All Semesters)

Kinnaird College, Lahore, Pakistan

Bachelor of Arts, May 1993

Activities: Debating Society, President, 1992 – 1993 Dramatics Club, President, 1991 – 1992

EXPERIENCE

Hussain & Associates, LLP, Miami, Florida

Associate, May 2014 – present

Research and draft memoranda, motions and letters to counsel on topics including corporate governance, IRS tax matters, bankruptcy, and tax planning. File immigration petitions for corporate employees, and assist in deposing witnesses. Federation of Tax Administrators, Washington, District of Columbia Intern, January 2014 – May 2014

Sales Tax Nexus Project - research and analyze each State’s position on sales tax nexus issue taking into account statutes, regulations, case law, rulings, Multistate Tax Commission studies, and prepare data for a restricted access website to provide guidance to State governments. Holland & Knight, LLP, Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Intern, September 2012 – December 2012

Researched and wrote memoranda of law regarding corporate securities matters - corporate governance, double- trigger retention policies for key executives in mergers and acquisitions, freeze-out mergers via reverse stock splits, average duration of stock appreciation rights, golden parachutes, tender offers and best price rules.

Filed SEC registration statements, and prepared Form 10Q exhibits and Schedule 13D/A filings, Form 2-A, due diligence forms, bylaws and articles of incorporation for 501(c)(3) corporations, indemnification clauses in mergers and acquisitions, checklists for asset purchase agreements, and corporate governance guidelines for clients.

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Reviewed letters of intent in asset purchase agreements and suggested revisions favorable to client.

Drafted News to Note, client memorandum on SEC proposed rule 506(c) of Regulation D, highlighting ambiguity of the term “accredited investor” and potential liability. Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad Law Center, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Research Assistant to Professor Marilyn Cane, June 2012 – May 2013

Conducted legal research on pre-dispute arbitration clauses in securities’ broker-dealer agreements and on legislative history of Dodd-Frank Act, SEC, Federal Arbitration Act, Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and 2012 Jumpstart Our Business Startups (JOBS) Act. 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida Staff Attorney’s Office, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Judicial Intern, May 2012 – July 2012

Reviewed county court appeals, and conducted legal research and drafted proposed appellate orders for Circuit Court Judges.

17th Judicial Circuit of Florida, Fort Lauderdale, Florida Judicial Intern, Honorable Judge Michael G. Kaplan, May 2011 – July 2011

Observed all aspects of Circuit Family Division proceedings, including daily trials and hearings.

Conducted legal research and prepared memoranda of law on civil procedure issues in family law, paternity, and dissolution of marriage cases. Florida Heart Specialists, Pembroke Pines, Florida Practice Administrator, 2004 – 2005

Established successful cardiology practice and supervised staff of 15.

Streamlined HIPAA and OSHA compliance.

Drafted policy and procedures manual and produced effective marketing plan to generate new clients and achieved 200% increase in business revenues.

Audited past-due accounts, and created and implemented innovative collection system. PUBLICATIONS

Chacon v. State, 18 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 748b (Fla. 17th Cir. Ct. June 29, 2012)

Nicholas v. State, 19 Fla. L. Weekly Supp. 984a (Fla. 17th Cir. Ct. July 31, 2012) LANGUAGE SKILLS

Proficient in written and spoken Urdu, Hindi, and Punjabi. BAR AFFILIATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

State Bar of Florida, Admitted

American Bar Association, Member

Florida Bar Business Law Section, Member

District of Columbia Bar, Tax Section, Member

Florida Bar, Tax Law Section, Member

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