Amit Aulakh brings an engineer's precision and a consultant's curiosity to the practice of law, helping clients to execute their ideas with confidence. Amit's career trajectory, from teenage tech nerd to software engineer, and from IT consultant to finance attorney, provides him with a knack for understanding complex concepts and demystifying them for his clients.
Amit has represented major banks and technology companies, and his experience spans transactional and advisory capacities, including complex credit card program agreements, loyalty programs, vendor services agreements, API licenses, anti-money laundering laws, and mobile wallets. He's also involved in the firm's focus groups on artificial intelligence, blockchain technology, and cryptocurrencies.
Practice Highlights
Credit card programs
Fintech and technology
Admitted to Practice
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New York, 2012
Education
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J.D., Fordham University School of Law, 2011
- Urban Law Journal, Business Editor
- Ruth Whitehead Waley Scholar
- Archibald R. Murray Public Service Award
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B.A., Computer Science, Minor in Business Administration, The George Washington University, 2003
- Presidential Scholarship
- Dean's List
- University Honors Program
Languages
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Punjabi
Memberships & Affiliations
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New York City Bar Association
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New York State Bar Association
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South Asian Bar Association
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Background
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- Associate, Sidley Austin LLP, New York, N.Y., 2013-2017
- Associate, Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP, New York, N.Y., 2012-2013
- Senior Consultant, Booz Allen Hamilton, McLean, Va., 2004-2008