Rahul Africawala
About Rahul Africawala
Rahul Africawala is a Senior Corporate Counsel at Veradigm®, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in corporate law, having held various legal positions at companies such as Practice Fusion and Lam Research, and he holds degrees in International Business, Human Rights Law, Economics, and an MBA.
Current Role at Veradigm
Rahul Africawala currently serves as Senior Corporate Counsel at Veradigm®, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing corporate legal matters and providing counsel on commercial agreements. His extensive experience in corporate law supports Veradigm's operations and strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience at Veradigm
Prior to his current position, Africawala worked at Veradigm® as Associate Corporate Counsel, Commercial and Corporate, from 2020 to 2022. He also held the role of Expert Contracts Specialist from 2018 to 2020. His tenure at Veradigm® spans four years, during which he contributed to various legal projects and contract negotiations.
Education and Expertise
Africawala holds a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from Santa Clara University School of Law and a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business. He also studied International Business and Human Rights Law at Singapore Management University and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from UC Irvine. His educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both legal and business principles.
Professional Background
Africawala's professional journey includes various roles in legal and business development. He served as a Legal Intern at Straits Law Practice LLC in Singapore and as a Law Clerk at Lam Research in California. Additionally, he gained experience as a Contracts Intern at NetApp and as a Legal/Business Development Intern at Pracrea, Inc. His early career also involved volunteering as a Lead Facilitator for the Law Program at Fresh Lifelines for Youth.
Career Progression
Africawala's career spans multiple roles in the legal field, starting with his internship at Straits Law Practice LLC in 2012. He progressed through various positions, including contracts and legal roles at notable companies like Practice Fusion and Veradigm®. His diverse experiences have contributed to his expertise in corporate counsel and contract management.