Serry Habash
About Serry Habash
Serry Habash is a Senior Counsel at AstraZeneca, specializing in corporate legal matters, particularly in M&A, licensing, and joint ventures. With a background as an attorney at Steptoe & Johnson and extensive experience at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, he has a strong foundation in business finance and law.
Work at U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission
Serry Habash has been employed as a Law Clerk at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission since 2007. This role involves supporting the agency in its mission to protect investors, maintain fair, orderly, and efficient markets, and facilitate capital formation. As a Law Clerk, Habash engages in various legal research and writing tasks, contributing to the regulatory framework that governs securities markets.
Experience at AstraZeneca
Serry Habash currently serves as Senior Counsel, Corporate at AstraZeneca, a position held since 2020. In this role, Habash handles legal matters related to supply chain, digital/IT, and commercial transactions. She supports AstraZeneca's Business Development and Operations groups in executing critical mergers and acquisitions, licensing agreements, and joint venture collaborations. Habash is part of the Global Corporate Legal team, focusing on high-stakes corporate transactions.
Previous Role at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC
Before joining AstraZeneca, Serry Habash worked as an Attorney at Steptoe & Johnson PLLC from 2011 to 2020. During her nine years at the firm, she gained extensive experience in various legal practices, contributing to her expertise in corporate law and transactions.
Educational Background
Serry Habash earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Business Finance with a Minor in Computer Science from West Virginia University. She furthered her education by obtaining a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Miami School of Law. This academic background has equipped her with a strong foundation in both business and legal principles.
Experience at Eye of Horus
Serry Habash served as Counsel at Eye of Horus from 2008 to 2011. In this role, she provided legal guidance and support, contributing to the organization's legal strategies and operations during her tenure.