YUSUF Z. MALIK
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BAR ADMISSION
New York State Bar, January 2012
EMPLOYMENT
Lewis Johs Avallone Aviles, LLP Melville, New York
Summer Associate, 2010
Researched real estate and environmental legal issues. Assisted attorneys in preparing for trials.
New York State Supreme Court, Suffolk County Riverhead, New York
Legal Intern for Honorable Peter Fox Cohalan, summer 2009
Drafted judicial opinions on a variety of civil cases. Aided judge in courtroom proceedings.
Costar Group, Inc. Bethesda, Maryland
Research Associate, spring 2007 - summer 2008
Tracked commercial real estate activity and transactions. Inspected deed documents and performed due diligence. Produced press releases on commercial real estate transactions. Handled client inquiries and concerns. Maintained property database and assisted in preparation of quarterly market reports.
Land Advisors Organization Greenwood Village, Colorado
Marketing and Research Assistant, summer 2006
Analyzed financial statements and forecasted market trends. Utilized mapping technology to create presentations for investors. Prepared marketing materials and reports for brokers and investors. Arranged documentation for closings by working with brokers and title companies.
General Electric Sydney, Australia
Equipment Finance Intern, fall 2005
Generated Excel templates to create additional credit capacity for GE. Conducted market research on corporate clients and their financial transactions. Reviewed lease and purchase agreements for number and formatting errors. Provided analytical support in business deals and negotiations.
EDUCATION
The University of Tennessee College of Law Knoxville, Tennessee
J.D., May 2011 Overall GPA: 3.30/4.30 Class Rank: 55/132
Significant Coursework: Corporate Finance, Land Use Law, Environmental Law, Business Associations
Honors & Activities: Tennessee Law Review, Member; Student Attorney at the Legal Business Clinic
Publications: Comment, “The Religious Land Use and Institutionalized Persons Act: A Perspective on the Unreasonable Limitations Provision,” 78 TENN. L. REV. ¬¬531 (2011); Note, “Landlords’ Duty of Care to Tenants in Tennessee,” 77 TENN. L. REV. 471 (2010).
University of Denver Denver, Colorado
B.S. , June 2006 Overall GPA: 3.63/4.00 Major: Finance/Real Estate
Student Body Vice-President: led senators in creating bills and resolutions for the betterment of
students; created and implemented an academic affairs committee; organized a tsunami relief event
VOLUNTEER WORK
Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Knoxville, Tennessee
Mentor, winter 2010 - spring 2011
Served as a mentor to a 12-year-old adolescent and organized bi-weekly activities for the two of us.