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Overview

Arub Ahmad counsels clients in litigation and dispute resolution.

Prior Experience

Prior to joining the firm, Arub worked for Faegre Drinker as a summer associate, where she researched and drafted arguments for litigation matters involving the Flint, Michigan, water crisis and assisted drafting an emergency motion to compel inspection for a complex product liability case. She also worked on an asylum application for a pro bono client.

During law school, Arub served as a legal intern with the US Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Texas, drafting government responses to motions and observing federal criminal court proceedings. She also worked with the VanSickle Family Law Clinic at SMU Dedman School of Law, communicating with clients and opposing parties regarding case progress; preparing and filing court documents; and assisting pro se litigants with family law forms.

Arub also served as a legal intern with the Muslim Legal Fund of America, where she analyzed trial transcripts, conducted legal research, and drafted arguments for a habeas corpus petition. She also researched constitutional due process issues in connection with a writ of certiorari to the Supreme Court.

Personal Interests

Outside the office, Arub enjoys Pilates, baking, cooking, traveling, hiking, photography, pickleball, trying new coffee shops, and spending time with family and friends.

Credentials

Bar Admissions

Texas

Languages

Hindi
Urdu

Education

Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law
J.D. magna cum laude, International Law Review Association (associate managing editor) (2026)

The University of Texas at Dallas
B.A. in Political Science, summa cum laude (2023)

Insights & Events

Other Perspectives
  • “The Future of Investor Protection: Mandatory Arbitration Agreements and the SEC’s September 2025 Policy Statement”
    Securities Regulation Law Journal, (2026)
  • “Psychological health of Afghan refugees: A narrative review of key factors in pre-migration and post-migration trauma”
    International Journal of Intercultural Relations, (2025)

Leadership & Community

Civic Activities

  • Noorishment — Co-Founder, 2019-23

Honors

  • SMU Dedman School of Law — Dean’s Scholarship; Dean’s List
  • The University of Texas at Dallas — Academic Excellence Scholar; Dean’s List
Awards Methodology
No aspect of these recognitions has been approved by the highest court of any state.