MAHASTI MOTAMED 901 Meridian Avenue #202 6213

Miami Beach, FL 33139

mahasti52@msn.com

305

FARSI/ENGLISH/FRENCH INTERNATIONAL TRANSLATOR SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Dynamic international legal and business professional with high profile experien ce in FARSI, ENGLISH and FRENCH translation. Proven global business knowledge and experience in multicultural trade and local customs. Solid instructional and training expertise providing detailed knowledge of inter national law and business practices. Maximize resources to achieve client satisfaction and meet deadlines and goals. Implement and coordinate both strategic and tactical plans to enhance performanc e. Strong record of achieving productivity and accuracy goals while providing valua ble legal insight to complex issues. Persuasive, with ability to communicate effectively with culturally diverse audi ence. Trilingual in Farsi, English, and French. Computer skills include MS Office Suite. Recognized with Letter of Excellence by the Bar Association of Southern France. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE FARSI/ENGLISH/FRENCH TRANSLATOR 2003 to Present FREELANCE LEGAL TRANSLATOR FOR INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS New York, NY Translation consulting services for business and legal clients. Provided accurate translation of complex documents from Farsi to English and vic e-versa. Developed strong repeat business from such firms including Baker & McKenzie, Tow nley and Updike. FACULTY / FACILITATOR 2000 to 2002 UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX Tucson, AZ Campus and online degree programs. Taught graduate level Global Management course on international business operati ons. Served as course instructor for six consecutive semesters with high performance ratings for content and delivery. Provided students practical training in international investment and management practices. Developed detailed classroom instruction focused on understanding of local cultu res and Global Business Etiquette. Provided students with a wide view of international investment and management pr actices. INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS LAW ATTORNEY 1987 to 1999 OFFICES OF MAHASTI MOTAMED Nice, France Private legal practice focused on international business law. Practiced international business law for clients throughout the US, Europe and J apan. Provided legal interpretation to clients focusing on the US equivalent of Europe an laws. Translated legal documents accurately from Farsi and French to English and vice versa. Assisted corporate executives in establishing business entities in France. Considered tax obligations to create minimal tax liabilities. Achieved 95% favorable judgements or out of court settlements of international c ases. Recognized with honors by the Bar Association of Southern France.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE Iranian Law Advisor, Baker and McKenzie, LLC, New York, NY Recognized with Letter of Excellence by Dupont de Nemour and General Electric Co mpany for reaching outstanding out of court settlement. Represented American multinational corporations regarding breaches of contract w ith Iran. Associate Attorney, Aghayan and Associates, Tehran, Iran Served as legal counsel to American, European and Japanese companies and counsel ed foreign investors on investments, articles of incorporation, and internationa l contract litigation. EDUCATION AND TRAINING LLM INTERNATIONAL LEGAL STUDIES NEW YORK UNIVERSITY New York, NY MASTER OF SCIENCE IN INTERDISCIPLINARY BUSINESS / LAW / LANGUAGES UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO Moscow, ID Pioneered introduction of Interdisciplinary Degrees. MASTER OF ART IN LANGUAGES UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO Moscow, ID GENERAL LEGAL STUDIES UNIVERSITY OF TEHRAN Tehran, Iran AFFILIATIONS American Translators Association French Bar Association Tehran Bar Association