Overview
Saif leverages his prior experience as a government attorney to help clients navigate the complexities of government contracting, investigations, and litigation.
Saif is an associate in Dorsey’s Government Solutions and Investigations group.
Prior to joining Dorsey, Saif was an associate in USAID’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) in Washington, DC. He supported OIG’s legal compliance responsibilities, including performance and financial audits of U.S. foreign assistance agencies, as well as investigations related to criminal, civil, and administrative enforcement matters such as suspension and debarment and the False Claims Act.
Saif also has significant litigation experience managing cases from inception to resolution. This includes devising litigation strategies, conducting discovery and investigations, briefing and arguing motions, negotiating settlements, and presenting effective advocacy at trial. Saif has conducted over a dozen trials, including a jury trial.
Education & Admissions
American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 2015)
University of Houston (B.A., History and Political Science, 2010), cum laude
Admissions
- Maryland
- Not admitted in the District of Columbia. Admitted in Maryland.
- Supreme Court of the United States
Languages
- Hindi, Urdu, Gujarati
Clerkships
- Superior Court of the District of Columbia, Honorable Anita Josey-Herring, 2015-2016
Industries & Practices
Corporate Governance & Compliance
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- Commercial Litigation
- Corporate Governance & Compliance
- Government Contracts Counseling & Litigation
- Government Solutions & Investigations
- Higher Education & Academic Research Institutions