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Forough Flora Khani

Toronto,Ontario

Summary

Internationally Trained Lawyer and senior Law Clerk with +10 years of experience who supports attorneys in managing heavy caseloads and achieving strategic goals. Displays strong communication skills when interacting with court personnel, opposing counsel and clients. Quickly develops institutional knowledge and expertise of firm and products to accomplish tasks.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Law Clerk

RBC
08.2023 - Current
  • Attending court hearings and negotiating settlements between parties in civil disputes.
  • Assisting with the execution and interpretation of court orders and garnishments for the Third Party Demand Department and escalation cases.
  • Reviewed pleadings, motions, and defense documents for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with rules and regulations.
  • Conducting legal research on various topics and preparing memorandums summarizing findings and e-discoveries.
  • Drafting formal letters, memorandum of law, briefs, affidavits, and statements of defense.
  • Performing administrative functions such as calendaring events and legal documentation database (iManage) and quarterly reports.

Part-Time Paralegal Instructor

CDI College
03.2023 - 09.2023
  • Developed and delivered lectures, assignments, course materials, and exams for paralegal technology classes.
  • Mentored students on effective legal techniques to provide real-world examples of how the law is applied in practice.

Structuring, Corporate and Compliance Paralegal

Innocap Investment Management Inc.
10.2022 - 08.2023
  • Supported the Global head of structuring and compliance in the implementation and management of the governance structure of the funds and its subsidiaries.
  • Responsible for client onboarding to the legal entity management platform.
  • Prepared compliance, regulatory forms, engagement and AML questionnaire, KYC process, and Initial NDAs.
  • Created spreadsheets in Microsoft Excel for record-keeping and reporting of the funds and conducted due diligence reports.
  • Assisting Corporate Counsel and Secretary in preparing the quarterly meetings of the board, corporate registration, and filing insurance of the directors and officers.
  • Solving complex Tax forms/documentation with limited guidance.


Corporate & Litigation Paralegal

IPEX Group of Companies
06.2020 - 09.2022
  • Assisted 8 in-house counsels and in particular the senior counsel in Corporate, Litigation, Insurance renewals, Certificates of Insurance and M&A
  • Trained newer peers in organization
  • Used WestLaw and LexisNexis to examine secondary sources, statutory and case law.
  • Organized legal documents in company filing systems and databases (Efiling and Contract Management using Ironclad - DocuSign)
  • Redlined, drafted, edited, and revised service agreements and Non-Disclosure Agreements.
  • Conducted legal research and drafted memoranda summarizing the results.
  • Performed extensive research to prepare the e-Discovery and gathered pertinent case information to conduct Litigation Quarterly Reports.

Paralegal

Golden Castle Group Inc.
11.2018 - 05.2020
  • Drafted legal complaints, summonses, formal letters, and other legal documents on a daily basis to appropriate parties.
  • Assisted external attorneys to appear in court in file preparation and e-discovery
  • Performed a variety of Immigration law matters, and administrative duties in the area of corporate law
  • Reviewed and drafted lease contracts and contacted Tribunal administratif du logement (Landlord and Tenant Board).

Legal Advisor

Iranian Central Bar Association
09.2013 - 09.2017
  • Prepared legal briefs and appeals and filed with courts as required
  • Collaborated with co-counsel to negotiate for trials
  • Provided advice and guidance to clients on legal matters related to contracts, litigation, and regulations.
  • Analyzed complex facts within the context of applicable laws and regulations.
  • Represented clients during trials or other court appearances when required and Performed complex legal research to prepare for cases or arbitration.

Education

Bachelor of Law (LL.B) -

Allameh Tabataba'i University (ATU)
Tehran, Iran

Master of Law (LL.M) - Canadian Business Law

Université De Montréal
Montreal, QC
11.2018

Skills

  • Superb Legal Research Skills
  • Case Summaries & Publication Review
  • Complex Problem Solving and Attention to Details
  • Thorough understanding of the Rules of Civil Procedure
  • Microsoft Office, Contract Management Software and SAP for bill coordination
  • Deposition and Trial Assistance
  • Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting in English & French

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Professional
Persian
Native/ Bilingual
Turkish
Native/ Bilingual

Timeline

Senior Law Clerk

RBC
08.2023 - Current

Part-Time Paralegal Instructor

CDI College
03.2023 - 09.2023

Structuring, Corporate and Compliance Paralegal

Innocap Investment Management Inc.
10.2022 - 08.2023

Corporate & Litigation Paralegal

IPEX Group of Companies
06.2020 - 09.2022

Paralegal

Golden Castle Group Inc.
11.2018 - 05.2020

Legal Advisor

Iranian Central Bar Association
09.2013 - 09.2017

Bachelor of Law (LL.B) -

Allameh Tabataba'i University (ATU)

Master of Law (LL.M) - Canadian Business Law

Université De Montréal

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