Akina Khan
About Akina Khan
Akina Khan serves as the IP and Procurement Counsel at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2022. She has a diverse background in law and education, with previous roles at various institutions including Mitchell Hamline School of Law and St. Olaf College.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Akina Khan currently serves as IP and Procurement Counsel at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2022. Based in Eagan, Minnesota, she focuses on intellectual property and procurement matters within the organization. Her role involves providing legal guidance and support to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
Education and Expertise
Akina Khan earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics and Philosophy from St. Olaf College, where she studied from 2012 to 2016. She later attended Mitchell Hamline School of Law, obtaining her Doctor of Law (JD) from 2017 to 2020. Additionally, she completed the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma at the American International School Dhaka from 2010 to 2012.
Background
Before her current role, Akina Khan gained diverse experience in various legal and educational positions. She worked as a Graduate Research Assistant at Mitchell Hamline School of Law for three months in 2020. She also served as a Learning Consultant at St. Olaf College from 2013 to 2016, assisting students in their academic pursuits.
Previous Legal Experience
Akina Khan has held several legal positions prior to her current role. She worked as an Associate at Robins Kaplan LLP from 2020 to 2022 and as a Summer Associate at the same firm from 2018 to 2019. Additionally, she served as a Legal Intern at The Advocates for Human Rights in 2017 and was an Executive Editor for the Mitchell Hamline Law Review during the 2019-2020 academic year.
Professional Roles and Contributions
In addition to her legal roles, Akina Khan worked as Assistant Director at Fund for the Public Interest for two months in 2016 and as a Document Reviewer at Robert Half for three months from 2016 to 2017. These positions contributed to her understanding of public interest and legal documentation.