Shazneen Gandhi
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
2006
2006
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Attorney, General Litigation Group
K&L Gates
06.1999 - 01.2006
- Experience within General Litigation: Contract & Partnership Litigation, Premises Liability Litigation, White Collar Criminal Defense, Corporate Investigations, Special Securities Litigation (Japan), Mortgage Banking Litigation
- Conducted factual investigations and assessment of claims
- Drafted research memoranda, court briefs, sections of reports for DOJ arguing lack of grounds to prosecute, and settlement documents
- Managed discovery: drafted and reviewed written discovery; took and defended depositions
- Appeared in court conferences and trials in NY state and federal courts and arbitration proceedings
SEC Honors Program, Law Intern
US Securities & Exchange Commission
06.1998 - 09.1998
- Conducted legal research in the Legal Policy Division of the General Counsel's Office
- Analyzed the effect of proposed changes in securities law
- Applied current law to enforcement actions to evaluate the feasibility of bringing additional claims
- Reported on Congressional hearings and Commission meetings
Founder/ Owner
Shirin's Spoon LLC
- Founded company that began as a organic prepared meals company and eventually pivoted into an asset leasing and management business with $250k+ annual revenue
- Hands-on leadership in all aspects of the business including, market research, product development, manufacturing food, marketing, sales and finance and marketing campaigns, managed financial, regulatory and administrative tasks, and business development
- Currently lead all legal, regulatory, financial and administrative duties
Publisher & Author
Hello World!
- Producer, Author and publisher of a children’s book in the genre of creation stories
- Originated the vision, assembled the team, wrote the content, found and partnered with an illustrator
- Raised funding from investors to publish the book
- Marketed and distributed the book to libraries, individuals and communities across the world.
Teacher of Record / Substitute Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
- Implemented effective academic, social and emotional lessons within a low-income school environment, advocating for both parents and students without the resources or network to navigate the complex environment of LAUSD
Secretary, Congress Executive Board
XVII North American Zoroastrian Congress
- Conceived and led a marketing campaign that sold-out the 1000+ event within 6 weeks
- Led sponsorship and fundraising generating $46,000+
- Served as Chief Editor of souvenir Program Book
- Managed youth programs
Adult Literacy Teacher Volunteer
Los Angeles Public Library
- Created and implemented lessons for adult English learners
- Authored a book around elections and voting for intermediate English learners
Sunday School Teacher
Zoroastrian Association of California
- Taught elementary and middle school students about Zoroastrian religion and Parsi cultural traditions
Education
J. D. -
Georgetown University Law Center
Washington, DC05.2000
Honors B.A. - Political Science & Sociology
University of Toronto
05.1997
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University (CalStateTEACH)
Los Angeles, CA12.2022
Skills
- Westlaw Legal Research
- G Suite Workspace Applications
- Microsoft Office Applications
- Apple Applications
- Weebly
- Wordpress
- Quickbooks
- Client engagement
- Entrepreneurial leadership
Bar Admissions
- California, 2007, active
- New York, 2001, retired
Timeline
Associate Attorney, General Litigation Group
K&L Gates
06.1999 - 01.2006
SEC Honors Program, Law Intern
US Securities & Exchange Commission
06.1998 - 09.1998
Honors B.A. - Political Science & Sociology
University of Toronto
Founder/ Owner
Shirin's Spoon LLC
Publisher & Author
Hello World!
Teacher of Record / Substitute Teacher
Los Angeles Unified School District
Secretary, Congress Executive Board
XVII North American Zoroastrian Congress
Adult Literacy Teacher Volunteer
Los Angeles Public Library
Sunday School Teacher
Zoroastrian Association of California
J. D. -
Georgetown University Law Center
Multiple Subject Teaching Credential -
California State University (CalStateTEACH)
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