    I am an attorney in Washington, DC practicing federal and international regulatory law, and I'm fortunate to be at one of the top firms for my area of practice.  I grew up in upstate New York with a diverse and friendly local Muslim community, and moved to DC for work and law school.  During this time, including a semester of study in the Middle East, I have established a wonderful set of close friendships that help me to feel optimistic about a possible partnership, and the joy and fulfillment that could bring.  Alhamdulillah I have a happy and full life with my existing relationships and routines, but it would be nice to feel like I am part of a team in taking on all life's challenges and opportunities.

I enjoy cooking, being active, and going out for meals and movies.  I'm a social person, but I enjoy quality over quantity, and I would choose a good conversation with a close friend over going to a party, though I also like to meet new people.   I love playing with and caring for kids and animals.  I'm an artsy person, and I love going to plays and concerts-- being a theater kid at heart, I really enjoy my bhangra-themed exercise classes.  I am always down to try a book club or go see a game in person.  I also make trips to see my family in upstate New York.  I'm eager to make travel and exercise bigger priorities in my life after many years of school.  A lot of my time goes into trying to keep up close relationships with my friends and family.  I also make a point to contribute to my community outside the people in my smaller circle.  I do legal pro bono work, prep my old moot court team for their competitions, mentor students individually, and participate in fundraising and political organizing.  I stretch myself when I know people close to me are going through something, and I try to be present for all my relationships.  I also hope my future partner has a sense of humor!  I appreciate good standup (it's not all good) and just about everything on the BBC.  I've seen all of 30 Rock, Parks and Rec, Arrested Development, and How I Met Your Mother, and I'm now working my way through Friends.  

Finally, Islam is important to me.  It's part of my identity as a lawyer, and I care deeply about social and political issues that affect the American Muslim community and larger ummah.  At minimum, I try to keep up my prayers and attend Jummah, and I am sure to always maintain connections to Muslim peers and mentors/teachers in my personal and professional life.  I also look for times that I can attend a class, halaqa, or conference, or pick up the Qur'an or another book.  Insha Allah, I hope to keep advancing in my study of Quranic Arabic as well as the history of the religion during the Prophet (S)'s time and afterward.  I've indicated that I am moderately religious, but I would say that I tend toward conservative regarding personal practices, such as eating halal meat and wearing hijab.  However, I am very much a social liberal, and I do not believe at all in playing moral police to others or giving advice when I haven't been asked.  Even with children, insha Allah, I hope to teach with kindness and by setting an example rather than criticizing and undermining.