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
11
11
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Senior Law Clerk
RBC
08.2023 - 03.2024
- Attending court hearings and negotiating settlements between parties in civil disputes against RBC in Small Claims Court.
- Assisting with the execution and interpretation of court orders and garnishments for the Third Party Demand Department and assisting Branch Managers in Legal escalation.
- 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).
- Collaborated occasionally with Branch Managers to develop effective legal strategies, resulting in favorable outcomes for clients.
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, IranMaster of Law (LL.M) - Canadian Business Law
Université De Montréal
Montreal, QCSkills
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
Timeline
Senior Law Clerk
RBC
08.2023 - 03.2024
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