Zahrah Kazim
About Zahrah Kazim
Zahrah Kazim is an Intellectual Property Associate at Arnold & Porter, where she has worked since 2024. She has a diverse background in law, having held various positions in notable firms and organizations, including a co-founder role and experience in data protection.
Work at Arnold & Porter
Zahrah Kazim has been employed as an Intellectual Property Associate at Arnold & Porter since 2024. In this role, she operates within the London Area, United Kingdom, contributing to the firm's expertise in intellectual property law. Her current position follows a diverse career path in the legal field, showcasing her commitment to this area of law.
Previous Legal Experience
Before joining Arnold & Porter, Zahrah Kazim worked at several prestigious firms. She served as an Associate at Sheridans from 2023 to 2024. Prior to that, she held the position of Privacy Officer at ESI Media from 2019 to 2020. Additionally, she gained valuable experience through various internships and placements, including roles at Latham & Watkins and O'Melveny & Myers LLP in 2015, and a work shadowing placement at 6KBW College Hill in 2017.
Education and Expertise
Zahrah Kazim has a strong educational background in law and data protection. She studied at the University of Warwick, earning a Bachelor's Degree in Classical Civilisation from 2015 to 2018. She furthered her legal education at BPP Law School, completing the Graduate Diploma in Law from 2018 to 2019 and the Accelerated LPC from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she achieved a Practitioner Certificate in Data Protection from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT in 2021.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Zahrah Kazim co-founded Become., a venture she was involved with from 2020 to 2022. This experience reflects her entrepreneurial spirit and ability to navigate the legal landscape beyond traditional roles. Her work as a freelance writer from 2020 to 2021 also highlights her versatility and engagement with various forms of communication.
Early Career Development
Zahrah Kazim began her legal career with various work experiences and internships. Notably, she participated in a Winter Vacation Scheme at White & Case LLP in 2018 and completed legal work experience at Barclays and Accenture in the same year. She also served as a Trainee Solicitor at Stephenson Harwood LLP from 2021 to 2023, further solidifying her foundation in legal practice.