Shaheen Group announces that Saeed Ahmad, a Pakistani-American attorney (pending-admission) and entrepreneur, delivered an engaging presentation at the Harvard Club of New York City to a distinguished group of aspiring law students participating in the Future Leaders in Law Program.
Mr. Ahmad shared his personal journey in a session moderated by Armando Olea, highlighting his path from Norco College to UCLA and ultimately to Harvard Law School. Drawing upon his experiences as a first-generation college student and future Big Law attorney, he offered practical guidance on navigating the law school admissions process and excelling in rigorous academic environments.
During the Q&A session, Mr. Ahmad emphasized core themes that have defined his trajectory: the power of resilience, embracing rejection as a catalyst for growth, and refusing to be constrained by circumstances. He underscored the importance of cultivating strong sponsor & mentor relationships, maintaining consistency, and leveraging the synergy between equal opportunity and intense personal focus.
Speaking with authority and authenticity, Mr. Ahmad has addressed a range of topics central to professional and academic development, including:
- Law school admissions strategy
- Academic and professional resilience
- Negotiation and career advancement
- Transferring institutional knowledge across communities
- Networking and long-term career planning
Mr. Ahmad has been invited to share his insights and expertise at a litany of respected institutions and organizations across the country, among them:
- Harvard Law School
- The Harvard Club of New York City
- UCLA Pre-Law Transfer Society
- UCLA Legal Connections
- UCLA Pre-Law Society
- Future Leaders in Law
- The TRIALS Program (Training & Recruitment Initiative for Admission to Leading Law Schools)
- Norco College
- Riverside Community College
- Pakistan College of Law
For those interested in inviting Saeed to speak at their institution or event, inquiries may be sent directly to saeed.ahmad423@gmail.com, or via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/saeedahmad-/. You can also check out his website at https://saeed-ahmad.com/speaking/
