Azim Azfar

I am currently an intern at Texas Teachers for Tomorrow for certification in English Language Arts and Reading (7-12) and have completed my field-based experience. In June, I also completed a Level 5 Diploma in Teaching English as a Foreign Language from the TEFL Academy (UK). This internationally recognized Diploma consists of 168 guided learning hours.

Substitute Teacher - Dallas Independent School District, DISD - Dallas, TX

(2025-09)

• Classroom Monitoring
• Attendance
• Adherence to campus policies and Instructions
• Implementing lesson plans of the Teacher

Legal Advisor - Department of Agriculture, Government of Punjab - Lahore-Punjab, Pakistan

(2016-03 - 2023-12)

• Lead defence counsel for Government of Punjab in arbitration claim by Norwegian telco contracted to provide latest apps & technology solutions to farmers for boosting agricultural productivity
• Legislative draftsman for law improving marketing channels for farmers in Punjab
• Led policy reform of fertilizer legislation to enable farmers to have access to quality agriculture inputs

Partner - Azfar Law Associates - Lahore-Punjab, Pakistan

(2015-05 - 2023-07)

• Acted as local counsel for fintech company EP Systems, which through its Dutch parent company, raised USD 4 million in Series A financing from Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in 2001-22
• As counsel for EP Systems, successfully negotiated share subscription & shareholder agreements raising USD 2 million from International Finance Corporation (IFC) IN 2020
• Handled contracts, labour and commercial law issues for various local & foreign investors
• Represented overseas Pakistanis in local courts pursuing property & inheritance claims

Specialist, Business Enabling Environment - Chemonics International (USAID Firms Project) - Lahore-Punjab, Pakistan

(2009-03 - 2013-06)

Partner - Hassan & Hassan (Advocates) - Lahore-Punjab, Pakistan

(1998-09 - 2008-11)

• Handled contracts, labour and commercial law issues for various local and foreign investors along with non-profit organizations
• Led policy & legislative reforms to allow private sector investment in fruit & vegetable markets across four provinces in Pakistan (Punjab, Sindh, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Balochistan)

Master of Laws - Victoria University (2002-03)

LLB (Hons) - Law - University of Wolverhampton (1998-09)

Bachelor of Arts - Area Studies-Middle East Studies - University of Virginia (1992-08)

High School Diploma - United Nations International School (1988-06)