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Nivine K. Zakhari
nivine@zakhari.com
Tel
813.358.4600
Fax
866.517.7912
3001 N Rocky Point Dr E
Suite 200
Tampa FL 33607 USA
(by appointment only)
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Publications
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"Teasing, Bullying, or Harassment? Workplace Behavior That’s No Joke," Legal Survival Guide, July 24, 2025, at https://www.legalsurvivalguide.org/blogs/teasing-bullying-or-harassment-workplace-behavior-thats-no-joke/
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"VA accreditation: Knowing when you need it,"
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The Elder Law Advocate, no. 2, at 7 (2023)
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"Remand Not Immediately Appealable if No Clear and Final Legal Decision,"
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Veterans Law Journal at 15-16 (2023)
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"Count MENA: Clarifying the Impact of U.S. Hate Crimes on the Middle Eastern & North African Community,"
Johns Hopkins University JScholarship, available at http://jhir.library.jhu.edu/handle/1774.2/66668 (2021)
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"Is the
Class Action Fairness Act of 2005 a Misnomer? The Impact
on Class Action Waivers in Consumer ADR Clauses," 5
J. Am. Arb.
97 (2006)
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Online Editor & Staff Member,
Houston Journal of
International Law, 2004-2006
Education
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LL.M., Elder Law, Stetson University College of Law, 2025 (exp.)
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M.S., High Distinction, Government Analytics, concentrating in Political Behavior and Policy Analysis, and Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Intelligence, Johns Hopkins University, 2021
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Master of Theological Studies, concentrating in Christian Theology,
Regent University School of Divinity, 2017
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J.D., University of
Houston Law Center, 2006
▫ Judicial Intern, Texas First Court of Appeals, Spring 2006
▫ Judicial Intern, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Texas, Fall 2005
▫ Judicial Intern, Texas 164th Civil District Court, Summer 2005
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Master of Industrial Engineering, concentrating in Engineering Management,
University of
Houston Cullen College of Engineering, 1996
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B.S., cum laude, with University Honors and
Honors in Industrial Engineering,
University of Houston
Cullen College of Engineering & Honors College, 1995
Admitted to practice
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2022, U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit
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2022, U.S. Court of Appeals, Veterans Claims
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2021, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit #728624665
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2021, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida #0048825
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2008, Florida State Courts #0048825
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2006, Texas State Courts #24052028
Honors and Awards
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Best Capstone in Data Analytics and Policy
▫ Johns Hopkins University Center for Advanced Governmental Studies, 2022
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State Bar of Texas Legal Professionalism Award
▫ Law Student Division, 2006
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American Bar Association Outstanding Liaison Award (National)
▫ Law Student Division, 2006
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Phi Delta Phi International Legal Honor Society, Life Member
▫ Hutcheson Inn, 2006
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American Bar Association James B. Boskey Alternative Dispute Resolution Writing Competition (National)
▫ First Place, 2005
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University of Houston Stella L. Ehrhardt Memorial Fellow
▫ Cullen College of Engineering, 1995-1996
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Tau Beta Pi Engineering Honor Society
▫ Texas Epsilon, 1995
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Alpha Pi Mu Industrial Engineering Honor Society
▫ University of Houston Cullen College of Engineering
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National Merit Scholar®
▫ Florida Finalist, 1990
Activities and Affiliations
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American Bar Association
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Federal Bar Association, Sustaining Member
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Federal Circuit Bar Association
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Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims Bar Association
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National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys
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National Association of Women Lawyers
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Florida Association for Women Lawyers, Mattie Belle Davis Society
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The Florida Bar
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State Bar of Texas
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