Muhammad Achakzai
Attorney at Law (Admission pending)
New York
NY
About
Muhammad earned his LL.B. from the University of East Anglia in the UK. He then completed his Bar Vocational Studies to become a Barrister in England and Wales. Most recently, Muhammad obtained his LL.M. in Global Business Law from the University of Washington School of Law.
With experience clerking with a judge in the Supreme Court of Brooklyn and working at top international law firms like Latham & Watkins and Roy Farid LLP, Muhammad has developed key… read more skills in legal research, drafting litigation documents, and advising clients. His casework includes matters related to corporate law, immigration, real estate law, civil law and criminal law.
Practice Areas
Work History
SUPREME COURT BROOKLYN
Judicial Law Clerk
May 2023 - Jul 2023
Worked as an Assistant Law Clerk at the New York State Supreme Court (Civil Term) with Hon. Sharon A. Bourne-Clarke. Researched and analyzed legal issues raised in complex civil term motions and was responsible for preparing memoranda, drafting orders, opinions, and clerical tasks in chambers. Handled default judgment motions and jury trials.
ROY FARID LLP
Law Clerk
Aug 2022 - Mar 2023
Worked for two real estate partners whose closing portfolio adds approx. $20 million dollars. Represented clients in real estate property transactions involving purchasing, selling, closings, and financing properties with a total of 12 real estate closing valued at approx. $6 million dollars. Assisted partners in drafting motions, summary judgments, and depositions.
LATHAM & WATKINS LLP
Virtual Associate
Jun 2023 - Jul 2020
Incorporated corporate subsidiary in London and prepared closing material for M&A agreement. Drafted securities filings and advised clients on founder allocation and venture financing terms. Assisted with corporate and pro bono assignments.
NORFOLK CITIZEN ADVICE
Advisor
Jun 2019 - Nov 2019
Advised clients on business, housing, and family law. Interviewed clients, drafted letters, and prepared notes for attorneys to develop coherent legal arguments. Organized and maintained physical and digital case files. Used legal research and e-discovery software. Handled multiple matters simultaneously.
6KBW, Crown Office, East Anglian, and Fenners Chambers
MINI-PUPILLAGE
Mar 2019 - Sep 2019
Shadowed Barristers from 6KBW, Crown Office, East Anglian, and Fenners Chambers in various civil and criminal matters including murder, robbery, fraud, harassment, personal injury, and insurance matters. Drafted pleadings and filed affidavits with courts. Assisted Barristers with preparing trial documents, arguing motions, and scheduling.
UNITED NATIONS
Student Ambassador
Nov 2018 - Nov 2018
Represented Poland's policy on its implementation of UN resolutions on the international threat to peace and security from terrorist acts. Through rigorous diplomacy and the challenge of negotiating with other member states, our team successfully drafted two resolutions. I learned about contemporary issues in the context of international law.
Supreme Court of Pakistan.
Associate
May 2018 - Jul 2018
Researched various constitutional issues including contempt of court and asset declaration matters. Created issue-related materials and reports for the Federal Board of Revenue. Researched and drafted proposals regarding new departmentwide policies and procedures to remedy election fraud and asset declaration in elections.