Atty. Sarah Ashfaq

Atty. Sarah Ashfaq

Sarah Ashfaq is a lawyer practicing international law, appeals, life sciences / biotechnology. Sarah received a B.B.A. degree from City University of New York, Bernard M.

New York New York 17 yrs experience 17 year
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Sarah Ashfaq is an Associate based in New York, New York, practicing at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Their practice focuses on appellate and international. Admitted to practice in New York (2009). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 2008) and City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College (B.B.A. Accounting, 2002). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sarah Ashfaq is a lawyer practicing international law, appeals, life sciences / biotechnology
  • Sarah received a B.B.A. degree from City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Sarah practices at Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Sarah Ashfaq's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sarah Ashfaq handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Sarah Ashfaq's law office located?
Sarah Ashfaq's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Davis Polk & Wardwell LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sarah Ashfaq handle?
Sarah Ashfaq focuses on appellate, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Sarah Ashfaq practiced law?
Sarah Ashfaq has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Sarah Ashfaq go to law school?
Sarah Ashfaq earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.B.A. Accounting, 2002).
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 2008
B.B.A. Accounting
City University of New York, Bernard M. Baruch College
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2009

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