Hindi-Speaking Attorneys
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Rajan Joshi
Orlando, FL
Sean S. Modjarrad
Richardson, TX

Furqan Mohammed
Elmwood Park, IL

Dev K. Sethi
Tucson, AZ

Pamela Tahim Thakur
Fullerton, CA
Mohammad Y. Said
Richardson, TX

Salim F. Sabbagh
Clifton, NJ

Rashmi N. Patel
Stamford, CT

Sarabraj S. Thapar
Clifton, NJ

Prerna Rao
Trumbull, CT

Seema Bhatt
San Francisco, CA

Deepak Ahluwalia
Fresno, CA

Nomaan Husain
Houston, TX

Sagar Chadha
New York, NY

Nivea A. Ohri
Lexington Park, MD

Komal Stiver
Albuquerque, NM
Mehdi Vaghefi
Richardson, TX

Subodh Chandra
Cleveland, OH

Karishma Patel Sandesara
Dallas, TX

Khalil Khan
Seattle, WA

Arif Abrar
El Paso, TX

Deepti Asthana
Mobile, AL
Furqan Mohammed
Chicago, IL

Nupur S. Bal
Richmond, VA

Rajan Joshi
Orlando, FL
Rajan Joshi is a high-profile attorney and founding partner of Joshi Law Firm, PA, specializing in Criminal Defense and Personal Injury. He has been featured on national news outlets like CNN, Dr. Phil, Fox, and The Today Show. He received his J.D. with Honors from the University of Florida College of Law in 2000 and his B.A. from the University of Central Florida in 1996. He began his career as an Assistant State Attorney and later became a partner at NeJame Law before founding his own firm in 2015. He has received numerous awards including the IACC 2024 Male Entrepreneur of the Year Award, National Trial Lawyers Association's Top 100 Trial Lawyers (2014), and American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys' Top Ten Attorneys in Florida (2016).
Sean S. Modjarrad
Richardson, TX
Sean Modjarrad is the Managing Shareholder and founder of MAS Law. He has a diverse litigation history of more than 675 cases in Texas courts and more than 100 cases in federal courts. He has dedicated his life to fighting for justice and providing a voice for the voiceless. Sean has been an integral part of many high-profile cases through his career. For example, he played a significant role in the 2006 Good vs. The City of Irving and Detective Curtis suit in which a new law was enacted by the Fifth Circuit Federal Court of Appeals from Mr. Good being wrongfully accused of burglary of habitation with intent to commit theft, rape, and sexual abuse. He is admitted to practice in the State of Texas, Federal Court for the Northern District of Texas, Federal Court for the Eastern District of Texas, Federal Court for Western District of Texas, and Federal Court for Fifth Circuit. Sean earned his Juris Doctor from Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. Prior to that, he received his Master of Accountancy and MBA from Brock School of Business at Samford University and his B.S. in Accounting from the University of North Texas. Sean’s legal work has won him several prestigious awards and distinctions. He has been selected to Super Lawyers (2014-2025), effectively ranking him in the top 5 percent of lawyers in Texas. In 2014, 2015, and 2016, Sean was named one of D Magazine’s “Best Lawyers in Dallas.” He has also been recognized as Premier 100 by the American Academy of Trial Attorneys, Top 100 Trial Lawyers by The National Trial Lawyers, and America’s Top 100 Attorneys, Lifetime Achievement. Sean has blended his love for the community with his entrepreneurial acumen by investing in many small businesses around the Dallas area. He is fueled by his belief that a community and its people are strongest when they work together. Sean’s passion and commitment to the city of Dallas inspired him to utilize his standing to create a better future for Dallas’ small businesses. He served 2 years as an advisory board member for small business in Dallas County. Also, he was a founding member for the Iranian American Chamber of Commerce in Dallas, a group dedicated to serving as a business resource and advocacy arm for Iranian American business professionals and surrounding communities. He was also one of the founding members and a former president of the Iranian American Bar Association. Sean’s love for his community does not just extend to small businesses. Over his career, he has enacted a multitude of initiatives that spotlight important members of the community. His most recent, the MASter Teacher Award, recognizes one exceptional educator each month and awards them with $1000 to aid in their educational career. In addition to practicing law, Sean sits on the advisory board at his law school, Cumberland School of Law at Samford University, and serves as a board member for UNT College of Law, Visitor’s Board. Moreover, for the past 10 years, he has been an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Dallas, teaching Race and Law and 1983 Civil Rights. Sean has been featured in numerous magazine articles and publications that have highlighted both his impressive legal career as well as his community involvement, including Attorney at Law, Newsweek, D Magazine, and Texas Monthly.

Furqan Mohammed
Elmwood Park, IL
Furqan Mohammed is a Founder and Partner at Mohammed, Shamaileh & Tabahi, LLC (“MST Law”), and focuses his practice almost exclusively in the areas of personal injury (vehicle accidents, slip-and-falls, and dog bites), medical malpractice, and wrongful death, with a special emphasis on cases that involve commercial transportation, such as taxis, rideshare drivers, food delivery (gig) workers, and commercial carriers. Over the past ten years, Furqan and his team of attorneys have secured millions of dollars in settlements involving catastrophic injuries. To bolster his injury practice, Furqan is a trained mediator, has passed the Chicago Public Chauffeur License Examination, and has also passed the Illinois State Property and Casualty Insurance Examinations. These courses allow Furqan to navigate insurance policies and city regulations carefully and negotiate the best settlements on behalf of his clients. Prior to founding MST Law, Furqan worked as a commercial litigator at the Chicago office of Perkins Coie LLP, one of the largest law firms in the US, where he represented multinational companies in commercial and contractual disputes. Even today, Furqan serves as go-to counsel for clients in the food, medical, and other industries. Furqan is a widely recognized Chicago taxi industry expert, having given countless media interviews and statements to media outlets such as the New York Times, Chicago Tribune, WTTW, ABC, WGN, Crain’s Business, NewsNation, and NPR Radio. Furqan also has testified in the city council on sensible taxi regulations, and he was featured in his alma mater law school’s Alumni Spotlight for his work with struggling taxi medallion owners in Chicago. Furqan’s value to his clients has been recognized time and time again. He has been distinguished as an Illinois “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers Magazine for nine consecutive years (2016 through 2024), identified on the Lawyer of Color’s Second Annual “Hot List” for the Midwest Region, and received pro bono awards from Chicago Volunteer Legal Services (CVLS) and the Domestic Violence Legal Clinic (DVLC) for his work with the indigent South Asian (Indian and Pakistani) community and victims of domestic violence, respectively. Furqan graduated summa cum laude from Loyola University Chicago in 2008 and magna cum laude (1st in his division) from Loyola University Chicago School of Law in 2011, where he was selected as an Editor for the flagship Loyola Law Journal and served as the Executive Editor of Articles for the Loyola International Law Review. Furqan also received CALI awards for the highest grade in the following classes: (1) Legal Writing I; (2) Legal Writing II; (3) Law and Poverty; and (4) Legal Writing III (Advocacy).Furqan also served as the President of the Muslim Law Students Association (MLSA).

Dev K. Sethi
Tucson, AZ
Dev K. Sethi is a trial lawyer at Schmidt, Sethi & Akmajian, focusing on complex injury and death cases. He is AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell, recognized in 'Best Lawyers' (including Lawyer of the Year for Medical Malpractice 2025, Products Liability 2024, and Personal Injury Litigation 2023), and an Arizona Super Lawyer. A member of ABOTA and inducted into the International Society of Barristers, he has secured significant settlements, such as $15 million and $5.6 million. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the University of Arizona College of Law and is fluent in English and Hindi.

Pamela Tahim Thakur
Fullerton, CA
PAMELA TAHIM THAKUR is the Founder and Managing Attorney of Thakur Law Firm, APC. With more than fifteen years of experience, Pamela maintains a diverse practice that includes complex litigation in the areas of employment, business law, family law and real estate, as well as transactional services in tax and estate planning and health care law. She has been selected as a Super Lawyers® "Rising Star" every year since 2016 and a Super Lawyer for litigation in both 2020 and 2021. She is also a top-rated 10.0 lawyer on Avvo, and is a certified Lawyer of Distinction. Pamela regularly represents business clients and medical practices in litigation matters and provides advice, counseling, and educational training to organizations of all sizes, assisting with compliance and providing measures to avoid litigation. Thakur Law Firm is the preferred law firm for the physicians and medical practices of Riverside County Medical Association and San Bernardino Medical Society. Pamela frequently provides lectures to the physicians with both of these groups on best practices. She also currently serves as outside general counsel for the Community Action Partnership of Orange County, a charitable nonprofit. Pamela has extensive experience as a litigator and trial attorney in both jury and court cases in state and federal court. In 2019, she served as class counsel in a major wage and hour class action settlement, representing more than a thousand private school teachers and classroom aids, prevailing on summary judgment against an employer in a high-stakes employment discrimination matter. Pamela has also been featured in national news coverage of cases in which she represented injured former UCLA football team players against both the school and the NCAA in matters related to concussions and other catastrophic injuries along with high profile celebrity cases involving business disputes. Before starting her own law firm, Pamela worked as a senior associate at well-known Southern California based law firm for over nine years, where she was co-chair of the firm's healthcare practice and where she second-chaired the firm's largest jury trial victory of over $13 million in a misappropriation of trade secrets case. Pamela is an excellent negotiator and has settled numerous matters before litigation and at all stages through appeal. She was also legal counsel in the first-ever binding federal jury trial arbitration in California. Pamela graduated with a J.D. and LLM in Taxation from the University of San Diego, School of Law in 2005 and received her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Minor in Spanish at UCLA. She is multi-lingual in Spanish, Hindi and Punjabi. Pamela is active in social and charitable causes outside of her law practice. She was appointed to the Federal Hass Avocado Commission from 2016-2017 and appointed to the City of Fullerton's Citizen Infrastructure Review Committee from 2017-2019. She has served as Treasurer of Women's Transitional Living Center. She formerly served as President and Vice-President of the South Asian Bar Association of Southern California, Public Interest Foundation. Pamela is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Orange County Bar Association, South Asian Bar Association of Southern California, and the Fullerton Chamber of Commerce. She is the former Chair of the Orange County Bar Association's Health Care Section. Pamela is admitted to practice before all California state courts, the United States District Court for the Central District of California and the U.S. Tax Court.
Mohammad Y. Said
Richardson, TX
Mohammad Said is a shareholder of MAS Law and has been with the firm since 2006. He is admitted to practice in the State of Texas and in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas and the Eastern District of Texas. Additionally, Mr. Said has appeared in other states through Pro Hac Vice, in which out-of-state attorneys are granted permission to participate in a particular case. Mr. Said practices primarily in the areas of personal injury, wrongful death, premises liability, and medical and dental malpractice. He has appeared as lead counsel on hundreds of cases and litigated them to fruition in all respective fields. Mr. Said is a veteran trial attorney with a stellar track record. Fueled by years of experience, his tenacity and passion in the courtroom is unmatched. His commitment to winning for his clients has proven to be an invaluable asset. Whether resolving disputes outside of the court system via the Alternative Dispute Process (ADR) or in the courtroom, Mr. Said’s commitment to seeking justice for his clients continues to drive him to be the best that he can be. Early in his career, Mr. Said represented several multi-million-dollar corporations to legally protect their business interests. He has led dozens of mergers and acquisitions, some of which involved purchase amounts in the millions of dollars. As the years went by, Mr. Said shifted his focus to representing clients who have been wronged and left with no other recourse but the court system. Being a huge advocate of our court system and a defender of the 7th Amendment (the right to a jury trial), Mr. Said has often said, “Juries and our courts are the most important and most essential out of all our branches of government.” Mr. Said earned his Juris Doctor from Texas Wesleyan University, now known as Texas A&M College of Law. Prior to that, Mr. Said attended the University of Texas at Dallas, where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts. In his free time, Mr. Said enjoys spending time with his family, going to the racetrack, golfing, and fishing. He has been happily married since 2001 and is the proud father of three daughters and one son.

Salim F. Sabbagh
Clifton, NJ
Salim F. Sabbagh is a founding partner at Sabbagh Thapar, LLC, focusing on personal injury cases. He has secured multi-million-dollar verdicts and settlements in New Jersey and New York, earning him life membership in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. He has been recognized as a 'Top 10 Under 40 attorney' by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys (2023), a 'Rising Star' by New Jersey Super Lawyers (2021-2024), and 'Ones to Watch' by The Best Lawyers in America© (2021-2024). Salim is also a Board of Governors member for the New Jersey Association for Justice and a frequent speaker.

Rashmi N. Patel
Stamford, CT
Rashmi N. Patel is the founder and principal member of the firm, specializing in immigration, family, and personal injury law. She has nearly 20 years of experience and has been recognized as a Super Lawyer since 2020. Attorney Patel is fluent in Hindi, Gujarati, Urdu, English, and Spanish, and is known for her client-focused approach and effective advocacy.

Sarabraj S. Thapar
Clifton, NJ
Sarabraj 'Sarab' S. Thapar is a Certified Civil Trial Attorney, a distinction held by only 2% of attorneys, licensed in New Jersey and New York. His practice focuses on personal injury, including motor vehicle accidents, slip and falls, and dog attacks, with an over 90% trial success rate. He is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum, a New Jersey Super Lawyers 'Rising Star' since 2017, and recognized for 'Excellence in Civil Litigation' by Lawyers of Distinction. Sarab was also named 'Young Lawyer of the Year' by SABA-NJ.

Prerna Rao
Trumbull, CT
Drawing on years of courtroom experience, Prerna provides clients with the expertise and judgment needed to handle their most sensitive and challenging legal issues. Prerna focuses primarily on civil, commercial, and appellate litigation, and related commercial transactions. Her clients include individuals and businesses seeking effective representation in dispute resolution and strategic legal planning. She also loves fighting the good fight for her clients, particularly in the areas of election law, ballot access, First Amendment rights, and select personal injury and medical malpractice matters. Before establishing her firm, she worked at a high-volume civil litigation practice, securing millions of dollars in verdicts and settlements for her clients. Prerna also serves as an adjunct professor at Quinnipiac University School of Law, teaching Foundations of Practice and Professional Development for the current academic year. She was also recently recognized by her law school’s Alumni Association for her work in the areas of diversity, equity, and inclusion. In 2021, Prerna was recognized by Senator Richard Blumenthal for her work in helping victims of domestic violence.

Seema Bhatt
San Francisco, CA
Partner at Minami Tamaki LLP, leading the Personal Injury Group. Practiced personal injury law since 2011, representing clients in auto accidents, slips and falls, pedestrian accidents, defective products, and medical malpractice. Achieved large settlements, including a three-million-dollar settlement. Selected as a Northern California Super Lawyer Rising Star (2017-2025) and named to Best Lawyers: Ones To Watch (2021-2022). Former board member of the South Asian Bar Association of Northern California. Speaks Hindi and Gujarati.

Deepak Ahluwalia
Fresno, CA
A native of Brampton, Ontario, Deepak Ahluwalia was recently awarded Top 40 under 40 lawyers by the American Bar Association. His expertise in his field has led him to be interviewed by leading media outlets such as: The Guardian, The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times, Vice News, BBC, and CNN. Getting to this point wasn’t easy. Deepak’s father passed away when he was just sixteen years old. To help support his family, he worked two jobs for an average of 60-80 hours a week. Deepak’s story is important to gain perspective of what he stands for, and his perseverance to overcome any obstacles in his way. Prior to attending law school, Deepak served as an insurance broker for over four years. The experience taught him the value of attentive client service, and he also learned how to navigate often-confounding bureaucratic processes. Deepak worked as a law clerk for the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs’ Office of Regional Counsel in San Antonio during his studies. He drafted memorandums related to discovery, case law, depositions and medical history. With a focus on medical malpractice, he Interviewed claimants who are pursuing tort claims and completed investigation reports with recommendations on whether to accept or deny the claims. This work built out his early experience with injury law and those seeking reprieve from immigration law. After graduating from law school, Deepak worked for one of the top U.S. immigration law firms in Toronto, Ontario, advising clients on employment-based U.S. immigration matters, such as: E, L, H, O, P, and TN visas. Afterward, he accepted a position at a mid-sized Texas immigration law firm, where he oversaw the removal and deportation department, managing the practice area in three offices located across South Texas. Deepak is fluent in Punjabi and Hindi. In 2016, Deepak opened his own law firm and thousands of clients have been able to find success in their legal matters, thanks to his representation.

Nomaan Husain
Houston, TX
Mr. Nomaan K. Husain is the founder of Husain Law + Associates, PC., a law firm with expertise in Litigation, Immigration, and Aviation. He is Double Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy and a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum. Recognized as a Super Lawyer, he serves as a Special Advisor to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, chairman of the Ethics Commission for the City of Houston, and chairman of the South Asian Chamber of Commerce. He has held positions on the State Bar of Texas Grievance Panel and as Vice President of the Houston Trial Lawyers Association. He is licensed in Texas, New York, Oklahoma, and the District of Columbia, and is also a licensed solicitor for England and Wales. He can appear before various U.S. Federal Courts, the Texas Supreme Court, New York Court of Appeals, and the District of Columbia. He is a certified Mediator and a member of the International Bar Association and the London Court of International Arbitration.

Sagar Chadha
New York, NY
Sagar Chadha is a Senior Partner and Chair of the Labor Law (Construction Accidents) Department at Liakas Law, P.C. Sagar earned his stripes as an Assistant District Attorney in Queens County, NY from 2010-2015, prosecuting hundreds of major felony cases including but not limited to kidnapping, burglary, attempted murder, robbery, assault, grand larceny, and identity theft. He has also represented victims of asbestos exposure, successfully achieving results against large multinational companies. It was there that he began to build the reputation he holds today as a passionate, no-nonsense attorney with fourteen years of experience who devotes himself completely to his clients and his casework. Sagar joined Liakas Law in 2024. Today, he exclusively concentrates his legal on New York construction accidents and their accompanying workers’ compensation matters. A Queens native, Sagar has a deep respect for the hard work and resilience of the men and women of New York. He understands the pain and frustration caused when work or enjoyment of life is taken away from someone due to injury. If asked to summarize his career in one sentence: Proud to serve the injured and aggrieved throughout New York City. Sagar is fluent in four languages and takes pride in assisting clients who speak Hindi, Urdu, and Punjabi at depositions to ensure their testimony is preserved accurately. Outside of his legal practice, he is a founder and former General Secretary of the South Asian and Indo-Caribbean Bar Association of Queens (SAICBA-Q). He now serves on SAICBA-Q’s advisory board. He is also a member of New York State Trial Lawyers Association (NYSTLA), New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers (NYSATL), American Association of Justice (AAJ), and the Queens County Bar Association(QCBA). He is admitted to practice in New York, and in the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York federal courts.

Nivea A. Ohri
Lexington Park, MD
Nivea Ohri is a Partner at Baldwin, Briscoe, Steinmetz & Ohri, P.C., leading the criminal law practice and handling civil matters including personal injury and domestic cases. She graduated from American University’s School of International Service (International Relations, Arabic minor) and American University’s Washington College of Law (JD). She is fluent in Punjabi, Hindi, and Urdu.

Komal Stiver
Albuquerque, NM
Komal lives in Albuquerque and practices in both the state and federal courts of New Mexico. She has successfully fought for compensation for her clients in car accidents, trucking accidents, dog bites, medical malpractice, wrongful death, slip and fall, premises liability cases, insurance bad faith and UM/UIM claims. Komal Stiver obtained her law degree from the University of New Mexico School of Law, graduating Cum Laude and receiving Tort Scholar and Clinical Honors Awards. She also has a master's degree in Organic Chemistry graduating in the top 1% of her class. Prior to founding Stiver Law, she worked with one of New Mexico's most renowned medical malpractice attorneys on numerous trials and appeals. When not working, Komal likes spending time with her five year old son and her husband, Nick Stiver. She loves cooking for her family and friends and going on hikes when time allows.
Mehdi Vaghefi
Richardson, TX
Mehdi Vaghefi is an associate attorney at MAS Law, practicing Personal Injury. He is a licensed member of the State Bar of Texas and Iranian Bar Association (Fars Province). Mehdi’s hard work and dedication in G.M. V. Cedar Point Apartments LP, et al. led to one of the top 100 settlements in Texas in 2024, earning him a membership in the Best of The Bar. This highly esteemed and prestigious membership is a testament to Mehdi’s unwavering commitment to his clients and his exceptional work ethic. In addition to his membership in the Best of The Bar, Mehdi is also a member of America’s Top 100 Personal Injury Attorneys in 2025. This invitation is presented to less than 0.5% of the United States’ personal injury attorneys. This great achievement, once again, exemplifies Mehdi’s knowledge in personal injury law and dedication to providing excellent legal services. Prior to his arrival at MAS Law, Mehdi attended the University of Isfahan in Iran, where, in 2010, he earned his Bachelor of Law, L.L.B. Afterwards, Mehdi went on to receive his Master of Law, L.L.M. from Shiraz University in 2013, specializing in Public Law. After emigrating to the United States, Mehdi continued to pursue his passion for law and attended Southern Methodist University (SMU) Dedman School of Law and received an additional Master of Law, L.L.M. in 2021, this time specializing in International and Comparative Law. Mehdi’s dedication to learning every facet of the legal system has proven to be an invaluable asset to his clients. For many, the legal system is difficult to navigate, and Mehdi’s ability to guide his clients through the entire process has provided them with the justice they deserved. When Mehdi isn’t fighting for the rights of his clients, he enjoys playing the Persian traditional drums, socializing, and trying new drinks and foods with friends.

Subodh Chandra
Cleveland, OH
A former federal prosecutor, large-city law director, and large-firm litigator, Subodh Chandra is The Chandra Law Firm LLC's founding and managing partner. His practice focuses on high-profile civil-rights litigation, along with white-collar-criminal defense and internal investigations. Chandra is engaged for high-stakes litigation when reputations are on the line. His matters often have a public-interest, crisis-communications, and public-policy dimension. Before founding the firm, Chandra served as director of law for the city of Cleveland, a billion-dollar corporation. Previously, as federal prosecutor, Chandra successfully prosecuted healthcare fraud and corruption. Chandra is a graduate of the Yale Law School and Stanford University. He has served as Distinguished Practitioner in Residence at Case Western Reserve University School of Law, teaching appellate practice and legal ethics. He is admitted to practice law in California, Ohio, and New Mexico (inactive), and in federal courts around the country. Based on the review of his peers, Chandra has been included in Best Lawyers® in America for civil rights and Super Lawyers®. He's been included in America's Top 50 Lawyers. Under his leadership, Chandra Law has been peer-review included in U.S. News and World Reports's Best Law Firms in America for Civil Rights. And he was named 2022 Lawyer of the Year in Civil Rights by Best Lawyers® in America.

Karishma Patel Sandesara
Dallas, TX
Karishma Patel Sandesara is an attorney in Jim Adler & Associates’ Houston office, passionate about helping those injured due to others’ negligence. She makes sure the responsible party pays, practicing with care but fighting aggressively. She holds Bachelor’s degrees in Psychology and Political Science from The Pennsylvania State University and a law degree from Temple University’s Beasley School of Law. She is licensed in Texas, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey, and is fluent in Gujarati and Hindi.

Khalil Khan
Seattle, WA
Khalil Khan is a passionate, knowledgeable personal injury lawyer with extensive experience advocating for the rights of victims. He founded the Khan Law Firm with a commitment to providing personalized and results-driven legal advocacy. His primary focus is on helping people and families get justice, full compensation, and closure after a serious accident. He has represented victims and their families in the Seattle area for more than 17 years.

Arif Abrar
El Paso, TX
Arif Abrar is a dedicated injury attorney licensed in Texas and New Mexico, with a unique journey that fuels his unwavering commitment to fighting for the underdog. As an immigrant who came to the United States with a college scholarship, Arif became the first lawyer in his family, a testament to the American dream and the power of education. While attending the University of Texas at Arlington, where he also pursued flight training, his path to law was sparked by an unexpected moment: a pre-law department dean, intrigued by a paper he had written, encouraged him to consider law school. That conversation ignited a passion that would define his career. At SMU Dedman School of Law, Arif discovered his true calling during a summer clerkship with a District Judge in Dallas. Witnessing firsthand the importance of standing up for individuals against powerful corporations, he realized his purpose: to be a champion for those seeking justice. After earning his JD, Arif quickly rose through the ranks as a prosecutor in El Paso, later serving as Deputy District Attorney in New Mexico. After briefly working for a civil defense firm, he shifted his focus to representing plaintiffs, fighting for people, not corporations. Today, alongside his law partner Linzui Vergara, Arif has secured numerous trial victories across Texas and New Mexico. His deep passion for protecting victims of sexual abuse and pursuing complex personal injury and civil rights cases drives his work. Fluent in Bengali, Hindi, and Urdu, Arif serves diverse communities across the region, ensuring that language is never a barrier to justice. Beyond the courtroom, Arif enjoys time with his wife, an ICU nurse, and their golden retrievers, Sohana and Story. When not fighting for clients, he relaxes with a good spy novel. For Arif, the practice of law is deeply personal - it’s about giving a voice to those who need one and fighting for justice with heart.

Deepti Asthana
Mobile, AL
Deepti Asthana is the Managing Partner at Caldwell Wenzel & Asthana, PC, specializing in Personal Injury, Estates and Trust Litigation, and Will Contests. She also manages Southern Estate Lawyers. Originally from New Delhi, India, and fluent in Hindi, Deepti brings a global perspective to her work. She is licensed in Alabama and Ontario, Canada, and is recognized for her rigorous legal skills and deep compassion for clients.
Furqan Mohammed
Chicago, IL
Furqan Mohammed serves as Of Counsel at 844SeeMike Personal Injury Lawyers and is a Founder and Partner at Mohammed, Shamaileh & Tabahi, LLC. He specializes in personal injury, medical malpractice, and wrongful death, with a focus on commercial transportation cases. He has secured millions in settlements and is a trained mediator. He is licensed in Illinois and admitted to several federal district courts. He has been recognized as an Illinois 'Rising Star' by Super Lawyers Magazine for ten consecutive years (2016-2025).

Nupur S. Bal
Richmond, VA
Nupur S. Bal, Vice President and Managing Partner at Bowen Ten Long & Bal, PC, concentrates her practice exclusively in family law and divorce including child and spousal support, asset distribution and premarital and postnuptial agreements. She is licensed to practice in the District of Columbia, Tennessee, the Commonwealth of Virginia and the United States Supreme Court. As an experienced litigator, she has handled hundreds of complex trials, settlement conferences and mediations. Ms. Bal places a great deal of value on maintaining the dignity and privacy of her clients, while working closely with them to meet their goals. She possesses a dedication to her clients that lends itself to successful representation, whether that means courtroom advocacy or zealous representation in mediation. Ms. Bal is the current Chair of the Board of Governors for the Virginia Bar Association and a past chair of the organization’s Young Lawyers Division, as well as the recipient of the VBA’s Sandra P. Thompson award for long time service and Mentor of the Year award. She has been named to Virginia Business magazine’s Legal Elite for several years and is recognized as a Virginia 'Super Lawyer' by Richmond Magazine. She is also AV rated, Martindale-Hubbell’s highest ranking for legal ability and ethical standards. In 2015 and again in 2025, Ms. Bal was recognized as one of the 'Influential Women of the Year' by Virginia Lawyers Weekly and has also been a recipient of the Richmond Times Dispatch Readers’ Choice Award. She also received the distinction of being named in the Top 40 under Forty by the National Association of Certified Valuators and Analysts. In 2017, she received the distinct honor of being named one of Style Weekly’s Top 40 under 40 and was inducted into the University of Richmond’s Omicron Delta Kappa leadership society. In 2018, Ms. Bal was named as one of Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s Leaders in the Law. Every year since 2020, Ms. Bal has been named as one of the 'Best Lawyers in America'. Additionally, Ms. Bal recently received Virginia Lawyers Weekly’s 'Go To Lawyer' for Family Law distinction. Ms. Bal serves her community through civic involvement in several organizations. She is a Past President for the Junior Board of the Children’s Hospital Foundation, a past board member of the Metro Richmond Women’s Bar Association (and continuing legal education chair for the organization), a member of the parent admissions committee at Collegiate School and a past chair of the Food & Beverage committee for the Country Club of Virginia. She has also served as a Board Member for SCAN (Stop Child Abuse Now), a local nonprofit, and also on the Center for Teaching the Rule of Law Advisory Council. At the request of the Supreme Court of Virginia, she sat on the Virginia Access to Justice Commission Pro Bono Coordinating Consortium. She also served on the Board of Directors for the YWCA of Richmond, a nonprofit organization whose mission is to eliminate racism and empower women. She has been granted many speaking engagements including serving as a panelist for several forums at the University of Richmond School of Law and at Virginia Bar Association meetings on emerging issues in relocation cases and international service of process under the Hague service convention. Ms. Bal received her bachelor’s degree from Emory University and her Juris Doctor degree from the Tulane University School of Law. She lives in Manakin Sabot with her husband, a gastroenterologist in the area, and their son.