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Poonam Kumar

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Prior Experience

Poonam began her career as an associate in the New York office of a multinational law firm headquartered in London, where she was a member of the corporate mergers and acquisition team. During her time at that firm, Poonam was seconded to the legal department of Bank of America Merrill Lynch in London, where she advised the global wealth investment management business for the Europe, Middle East and Africa regions.

Recognitions

  • 2020 Fellow, Leadership Council on Legal Diversity
  • Poonam was recognized as a 2018 Rising Star by Super Lawyers

Education

  • J.D., University of Texas School of Law 2007
    with honors
  • B.A., Lawrence University 2004
    magna cum laude
    Phi Beta Kappa

Memberships

  • American Bar Association 
  • National Association of Women Lawyers 
  • National Asian Pacific American Bar Association
  • Twin Cities Diversity in Practice
  • Economic Club of Minnesota

Leadership Positions

  • South Asian Women’s Network (Twin Cities), Advisory Board Member (2022)
  • National Conference of Women's Bar Associations, Board of Directors
  • Minnesota Women Lawyers, Board of Directors
  • Minnesota Women Lawyers Foundation, Board of Directors (2016-2018)
  • Mosaic, DLA Piper's Diverse Partners and Counsel Resource Group, Co-Chair
  • DLA Piper's North American Pro Bono Committee, Partner Delegate
  • DLA Piper Leadership Alliance for Women, Representative, Partner Delegate
  • International Corporate Reorganizations Steering Group, DLA Piper

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