sawaid ul hassan

Worked under a retired Lahore High Court justice on white-collar criminal matters, supporting defense preparation and contributing to acquittals for 90%+ of clients. Managed sensitive case files and client communications using firm systems and CRM updates, and drafted office memoranda and client briefs for filing.

Advised an AI software company on the development and deployment of an OCULAR CCTV monitoring product. Conducted legal risk assessments and ensured compliance with data privacy regulations, including guidance for algorithmic transparency and ethical AI deployment.

Directed regulatory compliance and reporting for a digitized asset platform handling gold and silver transactions. Drafted and implemented platform tax policies, documented legal procedures for technical teams, and performed QA reviews for compliance documents.

Managed ordering and follow-up of essential case records to maintain a complete evidentiary trail for active litigation. Maintained court calendars and assisted lead attorneys with trial notebooks and exhibit preparation to support progression from discovery to mediation or courtroom proceedings.

Drafted pleadings and legal correspondence for district and high court matters, including notices, motions, office memoranda, and legal deeds. Conducted property dispute and dishonored cheque research and supported arbitration proceedings using international instruments for conflict-resolution outcomes.

Performed corporate compliance reviews and analyzed financial statements to support institutional oversight. Assisted senior counsel with company-related litigation research on civil court jurisdiction and helped draft merger and amalgamation branch rules and regulations under the legal head.

Supported remote case management by updating digital case files, organizing documents, and ensuring accurate data entry in the case management system. Coordinated follow-ups and virtual meetings and assisted with drafting legal documents and statutory-formal notices.

Managed client data, case details, and document records within the firm’s legal CRM to ensure accuracy and accessibility. Built drafting fundamentals through structured remote training to produce clear legal correspondence.

Transcribed official state drafts and legal instruments for international projects and documentation purposes.

Conducted disaster management training programs for students across institutions in Gilgit Baltistan.

Grade: 3.25/4 (GPA)

Activities and societies: Relevant courses included Civil Law, Corporate Law, Banking Law, Intellectual Property Law, Environmental Law, and Tax Law. Distinctions in Criminal Procedure Code, Evidence Law, and Corporate Law.

Completed an integrated B.A. LL.B. at National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) in Islamabad, covering core areas of civil, corporate, banking, intellectual property, environmental, and tax law.