Ayaan Ziad

Drafted and negotiated a variety of commercial contracts for local and international companies, including Memorandum of Understanding, sale agreements, and joint venture agreements
•Managed and maintained relationships with key international clients in Turkey, Singapore, and the United States, closely dealing with legal issues on a case-to-case basis.
•Developed strong contract review, negotiation, project management, and legal and commercial market research skills.
•Drafted and implemented HR manuals, company policies, and employment agreements for a variety of clients in different industries. Developed a new HR compliance program for a client that resulted in a 10% reduction in HR-related legal fees.
•Advised clients on corporate governance best practices, including board composition, shareholder rights, and executive compensation.

• Advised clients on the protection and commercialization of their intellectual property rights, including trademarks, copyrights, and patents, while successfully defending them in litigation cases.
• Understanding of dealing with clients and enhanced interpersonal skills by conducting meetings and making PowerPoint presentations for prospective clients.
• Drafted and reviewed corporate governance documents, such as articles of incorporation, bylaws, and board resolutions

• Maintained case records and updated files after every proceeding, including drafting fact sheets and summarizing key information.
• Enhanced research skills by intensive reading of legal statutes and published case law using WestLaw and LexisNexis.
• Learned the procedure of legal drafting, including introductory experience in drafting contracts, agreements, and other legal documents.