Resume

1. TANIA CHAUDHRY
P.O.Box 476254, Villa 10, Street 12, Saheel 2, Arabian Ranches, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: 050 5149857, email: tania@theorangeartcompany.com
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HIGHLIGHTS
 Four years of work experience in the UAE legal sector.
 Four years of work experience in the Canadian non- profit sector.
 Over six years of legal research and report writing experience in Pakistan and US.
 Highly developed interpersonal skills and understanding of cross culturalissues
WORK EXPERIENCE
The Orange Art Company, Dubai, U.A.E. 2013-2015
CEO and Creative Director
 Established an interior art accessory company to create unique designs in home furnishings.
 Created unique design concepts and managed the company’s financials, marketing and sales.
 Participated in various trade shows including INDEX Dubai, Fashion Forward and Life & Style show, Abu Dhabi.
 Showcased in media and interior magazines including Good Housekeeping, Inside Out and various blogs.
 Stocked at Galleries Lafayette, Dubai Mall, Sauce boutique Dubai, Sublime studio Lahore.
Clyde & Co LLP, Dubai, U.A.E. 2007-2011
Specialist, Corporate Services
 Successfully handled corporate setups within and outside of the UAE.
 Liaised with offshore management companies worldwide, solely managing client’s setup portfolios.
 Conducted extensive research on offshore setups for internal and client knowhow documentation.
 Provided support for structuring legal entities for clients for asset protection and wealth management purposes.
 Worked closely with UAE authorities for establishment purposes and management of legal entities.
The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) Toronto, Canada. 2002-2004
Office Manager
 Solely managed the TiE office, coordinating with the Board, the members & other worldwide TiE chapters.
 Organized entrepreneurial and leadership focused workshops for members.
EIPROC Inc. & Foundation, Toronto, Canada. 2002- 2003
Executive Manager
 Solely managed the offices, working with Board members on event organization, outreach and fundraising activities
to promote the South Asian professional community in Canada.
M. Hussain Chaudhury & Co., Lahore, Pakistan. 1998- 2001
A Howarth International firm
Manager, Law Dept.
 Managed the Corporate Law Department, heading a team of six legal and para legal members.
 Drafted and reviewed JVCs, NDAs and other commercial contracts.
 Prepared tax cases for presentation at the Tax Tribunals.
 Researched and published tax commentary on the 1999 and 2000 Federal Budget Brief of Pakistan.
Lahore College of Arts & Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan. 1998-1999
A Level, Law Lecturer (Part Time)
 Lecturer position in a leading college in Lahore, teaching the curriculum of University of London.
Surridge & Beecheno (Advocates & Solicitors), Lahore, Pakistan. 1995-1996
Associate
 Worked closely with one of the leading corporate lawyers of Pakistan, assisting in research and drafting of contracts
for establishments, joint ventures and acquisitions in Pakistan.
 Part of the legal research team on environmental law for the Government of Pakistan for the purposes of enactment
of the Environment Law of Pakistan.

2. TANIA CHAUDHRY
P.O.Box 476254, Villa 10, Street 12, Saheel 2, Arabian Ranches, Dubai, U.A.E.
Tel: 050 5149857, email: tania@theorangeartcompany.com
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PROBONO WORK
UNICEF Pakistan Appeal Fund, Dubai, U.A.E. 2011
Organizer
 Part of a seven member team, organizing one of the biggest charitable fundraiser for flood victims in Pakistan.
 Successfully raised over 1 million dollars at the corporate charity event held at Armani, Dubai.
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Auction of Hope, Dubai, U.A.E. 2010
Organizer
 Successfully organized a fundraising event at the DIFC, raising over 400, 000 dirhams for flood victims in Pakistan.
 Funds raised to build 25 houses and a community center in Sind, Pakistan.
CARE Pakistan, Dubai Chapter, U.A.E. 2008
Board member and Legal advisor
 Assisted in obtaining permits and licenses for holding events in Dubai for the organization.
Developments in Literacy (DIL), Toronto, Canada. 2005-2006
Founder and President, Toronto Chapter
 Spearheaded the creation of a Canadian non-profit organization for providing literacy in the developing countries.
 Organized a fundraiser for over 500 guests, raising over 80,000 Canadian dollars.
South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario, Canada 2002-2004
Board Member
 Successfully led and organized fundraising events and legal awareness workshops.
 Responsible for drafting proposals to procure government funding and instrumental in securing grants from the
Canadian government.
EDUCATION
United Nations Institute for Training and Research, Geneva, Switzerland.
Certification Course in Arbitration & Dispute Resolution 2004
Columbia University School of Law, New York, U.S.A.
Master in Law (LL.M.) Concentration in Corporate Law 1997
Honors: 1996
Recipient of the Women International Leadership Program Scholarship, New York.
University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan.
Bachelor of Law (LL.B.) 1995
Academic Rank: Graduated in top 3 % of the Law School
Ranked ninth amongst 8,000 first years students
Honors: Certificate of Merit in Constitutional Law 1992
Bachelor of Arts (B.A) 1990
Academic Rank: Ranked seventh amongst 220 students
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
 Punjab Bar Council as Advocate High Court, Pakistan. 1996
References available upon request.