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Join us for another episode of MuBANY's "How Did I Get Here?” with our new guest, Muhammad Faridi, who joins us to talk about how he got into the practice of law. Muhammad Faridi is President of the New York City Bar and Partner at Linklaters. He reflects upon his journey and what led him to his current path.

Join us for another episode of MuBANY's "How Did I Get Here?” with our new guest, Isha Atassi, who joins us to talk about her journey into the legal field as a Muslim woman. Isha Atassi is a partner at Fragomen with nearly 20 years of experience in immigration law. She reflects upon her journey and what led her to her current path.

Join us again for yet another episode of MuBANY's "How Did I Get Here?” with our new guest, the Honorable Asim Rehman, who joins us to talk about his experience of becoming an OATH Commissioner and Chief Administrative Law Judge. He reflects upon his journey to the bench and what led him to his current path.

To kick off season two of "How Did I Get Here?” and our new series focusing on law firm partnerships, Sami Mir joins us to talk about his experience of becoming a Partner at Allen & Overy. He reflects upon the challenges he faced and what kept him motivated in his career.

For the last episode of the first season of "How Did I Get Here?" we hear from Sania Khan and Shabbir Chaudhury. They reflect upon their experiences graduating from law school during an economic recession and not getting the opportunities they hoped for. They speak about the steps they took to over come early career challenges and how things eventually work out the way they're supposed to.

Usman Ahmed joins us to discuss his journey to becoming Head of Global Public Policy at PayPal. He talks about his experience navigating new spaces of law and developing policy in novel areas. He also speaks about the challenges he overcame to create the role he wanted at the company.

In this episode, Dalia Mogahed, Director of Research at the Institute for Social Policy and Understanding, talks about the report “Measuring the Legal and Media Responses to Ideologically Motivated Violence in the US.” She uncovers the results of this report, which reveals that perceived Muslim perpetrators of ideologically motivated crimes are treated differently by the media and by law enforcement, leading to vastly different sentences. The discussion also delves into the implications of these differences for American Muslims and for the larger community and proposes some strategies to guard against these disparities. This interview was conducted by MuBANY Director, Maryam Jazini.

Suzie Joseph is the founder of Revel Coaching and Discovery, an experienced executive coach, driven facilitator and cross-disciplinary HR consultant.  With over 15 years of experience heading leadership, management, and talent development at Fortune 500 companies, she offers a unique and impactful perspective in helping her clients achieve their goals.  In this episode, she joins us to discuss the benefits of using an executive / career coach at different stages of one's career and to share her thoughts on the "great resignation".

Saema Somalya joins us to discuss her journey to becoming General Counsel at Remitly. She talks about the soft skills necessary for leading a legal department and going outside your comfort zone. She also speaks about the steps she took to grow her career from law firm associate to general counsel.

Adeel Bashir  joins us to discuss his journey to being an Assistant Federal Public Defender. He talks about his work representing criminal defendants and the importance of following opportunities, great mentors, and not being afraid to fail. He also speaks about his work as President of the American Muslim Bar Association.

Tahanie Aboushi, the first Palestinian-American and Muslim woman to run for Manhattan District Attorney, joins us to discuss her experiences with the criminal justice system and how those experiences led her to the legal profession and, ultimately running for Manhattan DA. She also discusses her role as a private practitioner and how she approaches the obstacles of being a Muslim attorney who wears hijab. Aboushi provides candid insight and advice on navigating legal and political realms, especially for anyone interested in seeking public office.

Amir Ali joins us to discuss his journey from Google to the Canadian Supreme Court to the US Supreme Court. He talks about his work representing criminal defendants in appellate practice. He also speaks about finding your passion at work and trusting it.

Judge Zia Faruqui joins us to discuss his journey from law firm to federal prosecutor to U.S. Magistrate Judge. He talks about his motto "always be networking" and the significant role mentors have played during his career. Judge Faruqui also speaks about how important it is to get out of your comfort zone and believe in yourself.

Juvaria Khan, Executive Director at The Appellate Project, joins us to discuss her journey to starting TAP, an organization focused on empowering law students of color to thrive in the appellate field. She also discusses the importance of having mentors early in your career and challenging assumptions on who belongs in certain spaces.

Saleema Snow, Professor of Law at the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, joins us to discuss her journey from Neighborhood Legal Services to teaching the next generation of lawyers. She divulges the "secret memo" for getting into academia and gives tips on improving legal writing skills. Saleema also speaks about the importance of bar associations and other organizations in developing relationships and building networks.