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Business Advice and Litigation
- Representing Microsoft as a third-party in the Department of Justice’s antitrust claims against Google, currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
- Representing J.P. Morgan Chase in several consumer lawsuits alleging violations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) in multiple jurisdictions. Secured six-figure attorneys' fee and sanctions award against plaintiff's counsel in the Southern District of New York.
- Routinely advise and defend leading technology platform company in matters involving the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA).
- Secured summary judgment for a major technology company against proposed consumer class alleging violations of more than 30 state consumer statutes.
- Represented a multinational automobile manufacturer in multiple product defect putative class actions affecting the company's best-selling SUVs and trucks and secured dismissal of significant class claims across multiple state consumer protection statutes.
- Represented a fortune 500 pharmaceutical manufacturer in defending against product liability claims pending in multiple state courts and in a coordinated multi-district litigation proceeding in the Eastern District of Louisiana, involving alleged personal injuries concerning a chemotherapy medication.
- Secured dismissal in class action lawsuits against a major technology company alleging violations of the New Jersey Truth-in-Consumer Contract, Warranty, and Notice Act (TCCWNA).
- Secured dismissal of consumer protection claims against ExxonMobil by the D.C. Attorney General under the Retail Service Station Act (RSSA).
- Represented a major homeopathic drug manufacturer and a retail drug manufacturer against several state and federal consumer class actions alleging false advertising and fraud in various jurisdictions.
- Represented Microsoft Corp. in antitrust litigation in California state court and British Columbia, as well as before the U.S. Federal Trade Commission and other foreign competition authorities.
- Represented Merck, Sharp & Dohme Corp. in several nationwide lawsuits concerning industry-wide pricing practices, allegations of fraud, and violations of the False Claims Act and Unfair Trade Practices Act.
Sports
- Represented the National Basketball Players Association in litigation against its former Executive Director, Billy Hunter. Currently advising on legal and business matters.
- Represented the Washington Football Team in litigation in federal court in Virginia and Maryland, and an NFL arbitration. • Advised the Women’s National Basketball Players Association on legal and business strategy.
White Collar
- Representing senior executives and individuals in internal investigations and investigations by government agencies.
Appeals- Represented Boiron USA, Inc. in an appeal affirming a complete defense verdict in a false advertising and consumer fraud class action.
- Represented Carnegie Mellon University in appellate proceedings to uphold an unprecedented patent infringement jury verdict and award against Marvel Technology Group, Ltd.
- Represented Harman International Industries in appellate proceedings regarding a dispute concerning vision-based automotive alert systems, which provide forward collision and lane departure warnings to drivers.
- Represented Apple Inc. in appellate proceedings from the U.S. International Trade Commission in the “Smartphone Wars,” concerning the validity and infringement of patents related to portable communications devices, including touchscreen technology.
Pro Bono- Secured a default judgment in a contract dispute for a D.C.-based educational non-profit organization.
- Co-authored an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court on behalf of undergraduate and graduate student organizations of the University of California in support of the University of Texas in Fisher v. University of Texas.
- Assisted a client obtain immigration relief under the Violence Against Women Act.
- Co-authored an amicus brief to the U.S. Supreme Court in support of a petition for certiorari regarding the retroactive applicability of the ineffective assistance of counsel defense for immigrants in the aftermath of Padilla v. Kentucky.
- Secured a favorable settlement for a tenant facing eviction proceedings in D.C. Superior Court.
Includes matters handled at Dechert or prior to joining the firm.
- Representing Microsoft as a third-party in the Department of Justice’s antitrust claims against Google, currently pending in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.
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- High Court's Autodialer Ruling Raises Bar For TCPA Plaintiffs - Law360 (April 2, 2021)
- U.S. Federal Court of Appeals Confirms that Schools Must Provide Fair Process in School Disciplinary Proceedings—No Ifs, Ands, or Buts (August 12, 2020)
- Ninth Circuit Adopts “Far Simpler” Standard for Title IX Claims: Student's Case May Proceed to Discovery When Alleged Facts Raise “Plausible Inference” That University Discriminated on Basis of Sex (August 04, 2020)
- Standing Question Prevents Clarity from Justices on “Cy Pres” Class Action Settlements (March 29, 2019)
- Where's The Harm? NJ Justices Offer Consumer Law Insights (April 19, 2018)
- How DC Circ. TCPA Decision Affects Health Care Cos. (April 13, 2018)
- DC Circuit Rejects Key FCC Interpretations of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (March 20, 2018)
- High Court's Autodialer Ruling Raises Bar For TCPA Plaintiffs - Law360 (April 2, 2021)
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- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage & Diwali Celebration – Fireside Chat with award-winning actor, author, and activist Maulik Pancholy, Dechert LLP (Oct. 28, 2020) – Facilitator
- Navigating Difficult Conversations with Business People - Joint HBA/SABA In-House Counsel Nuts & Bolts Workshop, Dechert LLP (Jan. 29, 2020) – Facilitator
- Ethical Issues You Encounter In-House - Joint HBA/SABA In-House Counsel Nuts & Bolts Workshop, Dechert LLP (Jan. 29, 2020) – Panelist
- 2019 Trends and Developments in the TCPA: How Will It Affect the Future of Litigation and Compliance – Your Knowledge Group Webinar (Aug. 16, 2019) – Panelist
- Effective Pitches to In-House Counsel - South Asian Women’s Attorney Network (SAWAN) Bootcamp Series, Dechert LLP (March 14, 2019) –
Moderator
- Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month - Fireside Chat with Comedian Hari Kondabolu, Dechert LLP (May 17, 2018) –
Facilitator
- Color by Number: Serial’s Adnan Syed Painted a Shade of Brown - South Asian Bar Association of North America Convention (June 12, 2015) –
Panelist
- Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage & Diwali Celebration – Fireside Chat with award-winning actor, author, and activist Maulik Pancholy, Dechert LLP (Oct. 28, 2020) – Facilitator
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- South Asian Bar Association of Washington, D.C. (President, 2020)
- South Asian Bar Association of North America (SAWAN Co-Chair, 2018-2019)
- DC Legal Aid Society Generous Associates Campaign (Co-Chair, 2019)
Office
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Education
- The George Washington University Law School, J.D.
- Dartmouth College, B.A., 2005
Admission
- Admitted in D.C. and New York only; not admitted in Massachusetts
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
- United States District Court for the Southern District of New York
- United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
- United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- Supreme Court of the United States