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
- Poonam was recognized as a 2018 Rising Star by Super Lawyers
Education
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J.D., University of Texas School of Law 2007with honors
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B.A., Lawrence University 2004magna cum laudePhi 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
- 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)
- DLA Piper's North American Pro Bono Committee, Member
- DLA Piper Leadership Alliance for Women, Representative
- International Corporate Reorganizations Steering Group, DLA Piper
- Mosaic, DLA Piper's Diverse Partners and Counsel Resource Group, Co-Chair