Leen Basharat
About Leen Basharat
Leen Basharat is a Senior Business Development Coordinator at King & Spalding, where he supports strategic client targeting and marketing initiatives. He has a diverse background in business development and communications, with previous roles at various organizations including Harris County District Clerk and Baylor College of Medicine.
Current Role at King & Spalding
Leen Basharat currently serves as the Senior Business Development Coordinator at King & Spalding, a position held since 2023. In this role, she supports strategic client targeting and business planning efforts across various practice groups, including initiatives related to Environmental Justice. She conducts competitive intelligence research to assist in the development of client teams and marketing strategies. Additionally, she collaborates with events, design, and marketing technology teams to facilitate King & Spalding-hosted events, which encompass in-person, hybrid, and virtual formats.
Previous Experience at King & Spalding
Prior to her current role, Leen Basharat worked at King & Spalding as a Business Development Coordinator in the Energy sector from 2021 to 2023. She also held the position of Legal Practice Assistant at the firm from 2019 to 2021. During her tenure, she led and coordinated efforts with communications and business development colleagues for legal directory and award submissions, including those for Chambers, Legal 500, and Law360.
Educational Background
Leen Basharat studied at the University of Houston, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Pre-Law Studies from 2015 to 2019. She completed her secondary education at Morton Ranch High School, attending from 2011 to 2015.
Professional Experience Prior to King & Spalding
Before joining King & Spalding, Leen Basharat gained diverse experience in various roles. She worked as a Coordinator at Baylor College of Medicine in the Lions Eye Bank of Texas from 2016 to 2018. She also served as an Operations Agent at Best Buy's Geek Squad from 2014 to 2016 and completed a Communications Internship at the Harris County District Clerk from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, she interned as a Litigation Intern at the Harris County Attorney's Office for one month in 2017.
Community Involvement
Leen Basharat is actively involved in her community, serving as the Involvement Chair for the University of Houston Young Alumni Association. She is also a lifetime Speakers committeeman for the Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo, where she supports educational initiatives in Houston.