Sahar Haji

Dallas, TX ***** Phone: 469-***-**** Email: acub81@r.postjobfree.com

In-House Attorney and Counsel

Dedicated attorney with over 6 years of litigation and in-house counsel experience, looking to

advance with a new company that can benefit from a wealth of knowledge and skills. As an expert

in negotiating and structuring contracts, developing and implementing employment procedures, and

retaining and managing outside legal counsel, will be an immediate asset able to address all facets of

a companys legal needs.

Skills and Expertise

Strategic and versatile problem solver

Broad spectrum management and analysis of legal issues

Expert corporate contract and agreement structuring

Strong negotiation and communication skills

Skilled coordinator and experience retaining and managing employees and outside counsel

Up-to-date with strict regulatory compliance and Human Resources

Bar Admission and Education

Bar Admission

2009 Texas State Bar

Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Fort Worth, TX

Juris Doctor, December 2008

University of Texas at Dallas, Richardson, TX

Bachelors in Arts and Humanities, Cum Laude, May 2004

Professional Experience

Individually responsible for providing legal counsel to all company divisions including

administration, operations, and human resources

Draft and negotiate all corporate and legal documents, contracts, and agreements including: asset

purchase agreements, commercial transactions, membership interest purchase agreements, and non-

disclosure agreements

Assist human resources in handling EEOC complaints, hiring, outplacement, disciplinary actions,

and defense of administrative appeals

Retain and provide corporate support for all outside counsel

Reduce legal fees by drafting litigation documents in-house, such as pleading arguments, various

motions, and responding to discovery

Develop and conduct regular compliance training for employees

Exhibit resourcefulness and versatility in resolving legal questions from all departments through

research, experience, and creative problem solving

Sahar Haji

Dallas, TX 75220 Phone: 469-***-**** Email: acub81@r.postjobfree.com

Career History

Windsor Equity Group, INC November 2011 April 2015 Dallas, TX

General Counsel, Corporate Attorney

Lead in-house counsel for a large asset location company, providing services to financial

institutions to effectively locate and recover secured collateral

Provide expert advice and counsel to management on all legal matters, including contract drafting

and negotiations, compliance with contractual obligations, and human resources.

Manage outside counsel and all litigation matters.

Ortiz Law Firm, P.L.L.C. September 2010 October 2011 Dallas, TX

Associate Attorney

Manage a large client caseload providing immigration law representation for individuals and

families

Handle all aspects of representation: conduct extensive legal research; draft pleadings; trial briefs,

and various motions related to immigration removal proceedings; make court appearances

Develop a personalized case strategy and analyze complicated cases for each client

Balekian Hayes, P.L.L.C. December 2009 August 2010 Dallas, TX

Associate Attorney

Successfully represent firm clients, primarily in fields of creditors rights and collections

throughout the state of Texas

Strategically draft legal pleadings and motions, negotiate numerous settlements, obtain favorable

trial verdicts for clients

Propound and respond to all discovery including, but not limited to, document requests and

interrogatories

Additional Information and Notable Case Victories

Successfully litigated and defended company in lawsuit resulting in saved assets and court costs

in excess of $100k

Volunteer Farsi translator for the Human Rights Initiative of North Texas.

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