• IT Companies:  Represented small to medium to publicly-held IT companies, Spantel, Logistics Solutions, Software International, InfoTech Global, Mascon Global Consultants: 
• Participated in the strategic direction of the company to select countries to outsource to based on the legal climate (particularly to India).  Led Business delegations to India to pursue opportunities for expansion, outsourcing, relocation, identifying a strategic partner or setting up a BPO, through connections with the Indian Government and the business community.
• Drafted their non-compete agreements with consultants and contractors; drafted contracts with other parties for the operations of the company; handled immigration work – filing of H1-B’s; Transfers of H1-Bs; Adjustment of status; L1 – inter-company transfers.
• Acted as a liaison with corporations, especially utility companies, to create introductions and relationships to promote business products and services to help grow their business.
• Handled all litigation work that arose due to the breach of contracts, breach of non-compete agreements,  employment-related disputes and HR related matters.
• Assisted the company with review and drafting of Bill comments on legislation proposed and passed by the legislature that would impact IT companies in general and assisted with the development of   their governmental relationships.
• Pharmaceutical Companies:  Retained as counsel to small to medium sized Pharma Companies doing business internationally, to:
• Setup the Corporate entities; attend board meetings and update and maintain the Corporate Books; draft resolutions and meetings of minutes; keep the Corporate Charters current.
• Participate and advise regarding the strategic direction of the company and assist with obtaining and incentives through the State of New Jersey and the Economic Development Authority. 
• Drafted Private Placement Memorandums and other relevant agreements to obtain first, second and third round funding from investors;
• Handle any and all litigation and dispute management arising as a result of breach of contracts; employee disputes; Department of Environmental Protection violations and other legal issues;
• Provide advise and handled any and all other General legal matters;
•  Travel to the subsidiary offices overseas to handle legal matters internationally.
• International Law:  Retained as counsel to companies doing business internationally, Amira-Impex and Natural Power Sources, LLC, a start-up company participating in the development and manufacturing and marketing of solar power in the US and abroad:
• Participated in the strategic direction of the company to select countries to set up manufacturing.  Researched domestic and international markets; worked with the EDA, Commerce Department and the BPU in NJ and in India to obtain information on subsidies and other state incentives; met with government officials in NJ and India to identify suitable locations for manufacturing plants. 
• Drafted Memorandums of Understanding between Amira and their international partners (the Indonesian Government); drafted strategic partnership agreements between Amira and other international partners; handled dispute management and the litigation of cases.
• Government Relations:

• Tracked new legislation proposed by the Legislature affecting client industry.
• Discussed legislation and its impact with clients.
• Met with sponsors of the legislation and lobbied my client’s position
• Prepared Bill Comments and presented testimony in favor of or in opposition to the Bill before the legislature.
• Lobbied other appropriate organizations or groups to enroll support for my client’s position.
• General Commercial Litigation:
• Handled commercial litigation for small to large corporations, including American Express, from the filing of the complaint, to discovery including interrogatories and depositions, to trial (both jury and non-jury) seeking wherever possible Alternate Dispute Resolutions – Mediation and Arbitration. 
• Succeeded in winning a major Arbitration for a client in the Virgin Islands, Anquet Inc. – 2 week long arbitration under the AAA held in Florida.
• Succeeded in winning a Jury award of $2 million for an entrepreneur in NJ.
• Defeated a Preliminary Injunction against a franchisee client in NJ Superior Court.
• General Corporate Law:  Retained as Counsel for companies (Niksun, Inc., and FSO Knowledge Exchange) to set up their corporate entity; drafted, managed and updated their corporate manuals and corporate kits; attended board meetings and ensured compliance with the governing laws; give legal advice on day-to-day operations as they arise; review and draft contracts and agreements.
• Collections:  Represented American Express handling all their collection cases.  Started with a collection and representation letter and obtained settlements raising the collection rate to 100% with limited collection costs.  Through mediation skill, ensured these cases were not litigated.
• Real Estate Law/ Land Lord Tenant:  Handled major land sale/purchase and commercial building sale and purchase for companies ranging from $3 million to $10 million.  Drafted, reviewed and negotiated leases for landlords and tenants and been very effective and getting the best lease arrangement for the client.  Handled Construction Lien Law cases for corporate clients to protect sub-contractors to ensure payment for their work. 
• Franchises:  Represented Franchises (Goddard School System and Salad Works) for the purchase of a new franchise and the expansion of their existing franchise.  Reviewed and negotiated their Franchise Agreements and their leases.  Recommended a corporate structure and formed the corporate entity conducting effective and timely communications with the Franchisor.
• Successfully increased the efficiency of the department:  Installed new computer systems and technology, Hummingbird Document Management System, to increase the efficiency of communication between department staff and outside parties via new email manager – Microsoft Outlook and management of documents for attorneys to have easy access to prepared documents; and a case management system for efficient case management; service and filing with the Court system.  
• Set Up a Legal Department:  Motivated a team of 100 attorneys, legal staff, support staff, experts and consultants to advocate and perform with passion and conviction.  Recruited the best staff.  Ensured a high bandwidth via mentoring and continuing legal education, seminars and conference attendance to improve and advance and develop best practice tools.

• Served as the legal representative of all State ratepayers when services and rates for electric, natural gas, water/wastewater, telecommunications and cable TV are decided by State and Federal regulatory agencies, State and Federal Courts and State and Federal legislators.
• Represent and Advocate for the state’s consumers in all utility matters. 
• Remain at the forefront of consumer education, hosting informative presentations for adults and children throughout the state, with a focus on the importance of energy and water conservation.
• Appointed by Governor McGreevey and reappointed by Governor Codey and Governor Corzine

Ratepayer Advocate responsibilities include:

• Representing all classes of consumers in negotiations with companies when rate and service changes are filed before the Board of Public Utilities.

• Participation in State policy making bodies when long-term state utility, telecommunications, and energy policies for New Jersey are decided.

• Coordination of litigation before the Board of Public Utilities and State and Federal Courts when no reasonable alternatives are available to protect ratepayers’ interests.

• Service as Director of the Division including coordination of the supervision of attorneys, state staff, contract consultants, and experts to ensure the establishment of policies and goals in the public interest consistent with the State’s energy, water and telecommunications needs.

• Representation of the Division on all relevant state and federal government task forces and committees investigating energy planning and deregulation of the utility and telecommunication industries.

• Representation of the public interest before federal, state and local legislative bodies and state and national utility organizations. (including FCC, PJM and FERC)

• Consumer outreach and Education and presentation of educational forums on electric, gas, water/wastewater, telecommunications and cable TV issues throughout the State at the request of elected state and municipal officials and legislators, community organizations and individual resident groups.  Also implemented statewide Conservation for Kids program to teach elementary and middle school students the importance of energy and water conservation, working with the theme “It’s Cool to Conserve.”

• Preparation of educational handbooks, other materials and Power Point presentations to educate the consumers on conservation of energy and water resource; financial assistance programs available in NJ for eligible ratepayers and other emergent issues affecting rates and availability of essential services. (See Publications listed below).   Selected Ratepayer Advocate Publications and Audio Visual and Power Point Presentations  prepared in English and Spanish are available on request

• Practice Concentrating on International and Domestic Litigation; Mediation and Arbitration, including International Law with a focus on the Indian and Asian Communities
• Practice Development including the organization of various Foreign Trade Delegations to India

• Practiced primarily in the area of International Law with a focus on the India Market and Internet Companies including emphasis on cross-border Transactional work including International Private Placements, Initial Public Offerings and Venture Funding
• Immigration Law, General Corporate Law, General Litigation, Estate Planning and Trademarks
• Organized and lead a Trade and Business Delegation to India to build the firm’s India Practice

• Management and Litigation, including Depositions, Binding and Non-Binding Arbitrations, Bar Panels, Motions, Mediations, Mini-Trails, Settlement Negotiations and Jury Trials of Commercial cases in Contracts, Employment, Landlord/Tenant Law, Collections, Construction and Municipal Liens, Amercian Express Card Member disputes, Medical Malpractice, Products Liability and Personal Injury
• Proceedings involving Adoptions, Contested Wills, Guardianships; Divorce and Termination of Parental Rights

• Reviewed Complaints, Answers, Opposing and Supporting Briefs for Motions and Trials
• Conducted Research on all issues
• Drafted the Judges Opinions and Memorandum of Law
• Assisted Attorneys with Procedural Issues
• Liaison between the Judge and the Attorneys
• Mediator for Arbitration and Mediation Hearings
• Participated in Case Management Conferences, Pretrial Conferences, Motions, Order to Show Cause Hearings and Bench Trials
• Assisted Surrogate’s office with Procedural and Substantive Probate Matters

• Appointed by the Governor to serve on the State of New Jersey’s Renewable Energy Task Force.
• Appointed by the Governor to serve on the New Jersey Clean Energy Council.
• Appointed by the Governor to serve on the Asian American Commission – Chairperson of the Asian Studies Initiative.
• Appointed by the Governor to serve on the Executive Commission on Ethical Standards.
• Appointed by the Governor to serve on the Governor’s Advisory Council on Volunteerism and Community Service

• Serving as Chamber President and provided a platform to the business and professional Indian American Community to network with each other, provide referrals, learn from and share each other's experiences. 
• Chair the annual dinner to honor the contributions and achievements of the best of the Indian American Community.
• Host of a monthly Network Night. 
• Organized a business expo each year to provide an opportunity to the Indian American business community to showcase their products and services.
• Lead a delegation to India every alternate year to foster business between NJ and India. 
• Organize voter registration drives to encourage the community to participate in the election process and debates between the candidates of Asian Indian origin.
• Spearheaded and Initiated fundraising activities and other events for Disaster Relief to assist victims of various devastating calamities.  Lead a huge fundraising initiative to assist the victims of Tsunami, by reconstructing schools for children in the Chennai area in India which were destroyed by Tsunami. 
• Co-Hosted show “Indians in American” on the New Jersey Network public television
• Founder and Director of the Asian Women's Safety Net (AWSN), an organization to assist Asian Women who are victims of domestic violence in collaboration the New Jersey Coalition of Battered Women.
• Board of Directors of the National Fuel Fund Network (NFFN).
• Board Member of the American Conference on Diversity (ACD) previously known as the National Conference on Community Justice (NCCJ)
• Visiting Associate at the Eagleton Institute of Politics
• Board Member of the Women’s Political Caucus
• Board Member of the Center for American Women in Politics and Chair of the Rising Stars (An initiative for providing Political Education for Asian Women)
• Board of Visitors of the College of Computing Sciences at NJIT
• Board of Governors of the Cathedral Health Care Systems
• Past President and one of the Founders of the Rotary International Club of Plainsboro
• One of the founding members of the Hindu International Council Against Defamation
• Past Board of Director of Delaware Valley Girl Scouts
• Past Member of the Mercer County Inns of Court

• Humanitarian Award for Community Service Awarded by the American Conference On Diversity
• Paul Harris Fellow Award given by the Rotary International
• Women Achievers Award given by the Asian Indian Chamber of Commerce
• Humanitarian Award for Service by Women Helping Women

• Member of the Women Lawyers Committee, and the Young Lawyers Division of the Mercer County Bar Association
• New Jersey State Bar Association – Utiltity Section

 The Home News Tribune: Desi NJ Magazine: Cover Picture and Story  “For the People: Attorney Seema Singh represents consumers, women and desis” - dated Summer 2006

The Starledger  “Official forms group for victims of abuse” – dated May 11, 2006

The Starledger:   “Advocate urges to reject Exelon-PSEG deal – dated November 30, 2005

New Jersey League of Municipalities:   “Defending Consumers’ utility Rights” – dated October 20, 2005

Express Times:   “Singh speaks up for NJ bill payers” – dated August 28, 2005

Express Times:   “State Utility watchdog teaches conservation and bill education” – dated August 20, 2005

Asbury Park Press:   Op-ed article by Seema Singh “ It’s time to give cable customers option of ‘a la carte’ channel menu” – dated September 26, 2004

The New York Times:  “With caps lifting electric bills to rise” - dated May 4, 2003

The Starledger: “Utilizing her skills: Looking out for consumers” –
dated March 20, 2003

Home News Tribune: “Representing the People” – dated October 6, 2002

NJ Biz:  “Seema Singh on rolling back deregulation” – dated August 12, 2002