Zimar Siddiqui
About Zimar Siddiqui
Zimar Siddiqui is a Business Development Assistant at King & Spalding, where he has contributed to over 75 pitches and Requests For Proposals since 2022. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Illinois Chicago, where he was also involved in various extracurricular activities and internships.
Current Role at King & Spalding
Zimar Siddiqui serves as a Business Development Assistant at King & Spalding in Chicago, Illinois, since 2022. In this role, Siddiqui has contributed to over 75 pitches and Requests For Proposals for the Government Matters & Regulation and Special Matters and Government Investigations practice groups. Siddiqui supports senior management by conducting key research focused on client targeting and background analysis. Additionally, Siddiqui has trained junior and senior members of the Business Development team on critical law firm databases.
Education and Academic Background
Zimar Siddiqui earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Illinois Chicago, studying from 2019 to 2022. During this period, Siddiqui was part of the pre-law track with a Guaranteed Professional Program Admission (GPPA) at John Marshall. Siddiqui was also a member of UIC’s Honors College and participated in the Business Scholar program. Prior to university, Siddiqui attended Burlington Central High School from 2015 to 2019.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining King & Spalding, Zimar Siddiqui gained diverse work experience. Siddiqui worked as a Retail Management Intern at CVS Health from 2021 to 2022. Siddiqui also held an internship at Baker McKenzie in 2022, focusing on Business Development, Marketing, and Communication. Other roles include Front Desk Staff at VOSS FAMILY CLINIC, Employee at Dunkin Donuts, and UIC Corps Tour Guide. Siddiqui also served as a UIC Math Grader and volunteered at Advocate Sherman Hospital.
Content Development and Event Support
In the role at King & Spalding, Zimar Siddiqui has developed and proofread content for the firm's website and internal newsletters. Siddiqui has also supported over 20 events, including anniversary galas, charity functions, Continuing Legal Education (CLE) events, and client-focused seminars, hosting up to 150 guests. Additionally, Siddiqui has drafted over 20 award submissions related to white-collar crime for organizations such as Chambers, Legal 500, and Law360.