Leadership
President
Poorav K. Rohatgi
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Alfred H. Bennett
poorav.rohatgi@gmail.com
Poorav K. Rohatgi is a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Alfred H. Bennett. Before becoming a clerk, he was a litigation associate at Haynes and Boone, LLP. Originally from Florida, he first made his way to North Carolina to obtain his B.A. in Political Science from Duke University and then traversed to Texas to receive his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law. SABA Houston has played a tremendous role in acclimating Poorav to Houston. His favorite Houston restaurant is Izakaya-Wa!
Poorav K. Rohatgi
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable Alfred H. Bennett
poorav.rohatgi@gmail.com
Poorav K. Rohatgi is a judicial law clerk for the Honorable Alfred H. Bennett. Before becoming a clerk, he was a litigation associate at Haynes and Boone, LLP. Originally from Florida, he first made his way to North Carolina to obtain his B.A. in Political Science from Duke University and then traversed to Texas to receive his J.D. from The University of Texas School of Law. SABA Houston has played a tremendous role in acclimating Poorav to Houston. His favorite Houston restaurant is Izakaya-Wa!
President Elect
George Samuel
Houston Methodist
(713) 383-5100
george.samuel.esq@gmail.com
George is an attorney in the Claims & Litigation Department with Houston Methodist. Originally, from Chicago, George has practiced in multiple areas of law in Illinois, Tennessee and Houston including criminal prosecution, complex commercial litigation, professional negligence litigation, contract law, estates and trusts and family law. He enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, twin toddler boys and lovable Labrador. His favorite Houston restaurant is Kenny & Ziggy’s Deli.
George Samuel
Houston Methodist
(713) 383-5100
george.samuel.esq@gmail.com
George is an attorney in the Claims & Litigation Department with Houston Methodist. Originally, from Chicago, George has practiced in multiple areas of law in Illinois, Tennessee and Houston including criminal prosecution, complex commercial litigation, professional negligence litigation, contract law, estates and trusts and family law. He enjoys spending time with his lovely wife, twin toddler boys and lovable Labrador. His favorite Houston restaurant is Kenny & Ziggy’s Deli.
Secretary
Lora Chowdhury
Judicial Law Clerk to the Honorable David Hittner
(214) 552-9998
Lora_Chowdhury@txs.uscourts.gov
Lora Chowdhury is currently a judicial law clerk to the Honorable David Hittner. Originally from Dallas, Lora made her way to Houston shortly after her law school graduation and quickly felt at home within the SABA Houston community. Lora received a B.A. in Economics from the University of Texas and a J.D. from Vanderbilt Law School. Lora is an active member of the Houston Young Lawyers Association and the Houston Bar Association. Her favorite Houston restaurant is El Tiempo.
Treasurer
Neal A. Sarkar
AZA Law
(713) 655-1101
nsarkar@azalaw.com
Neal is an associate at AZA Law. His practices focuses on all types of complex commercial litigation in state and federal court. He also has experience with internal and government investigations, including proceedings before the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of State. He has advised clients on global commercial compliance risks associated with mergers, acquisitions and asset sales and is familiar with the FCPA and trade sanctions.
Neal came to AZA from Latham & Watkins LLP. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School. He interned with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois and the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender. Before law school, Neal worked as a management consultant at Fidelity Consulting Group in Boston. He earned his undergraduate degree at Dartmouth College.
In his free time, Neal has devoted numerous hours to pro bono clients, including representing prisoners in civil rights proceedings, victims of abuse in domestic violence proceedings, and recent immigrants with the citizenship process. He also volunteered abroad in Lucknow, India, handling legal issues for rural villagers.
Neal A. Sarkar
AZA Law
(713) 655-1101
nsarkar@azalaw.com
Neal is an associate at AZA Law. His practices focuses on all types of complex commercial litigation in state and federal court. He also has experience with internal and government investigations, including proceedings before the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Department of State. He has advised clients on global commercial compliance risks associated with mergers, acquisitions and asset sales and is familiar with the FCPA and trade sanctions.
Neal came to AZA from Latham & Watkins LLP. He is a graduate of the University of Chicago Law School. He interned with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Illinois and the New Jersey Office of the Public Defender. Before law school, Neal worked as a management consultant at Fidelity Consulting Group in Boston. He earned his undergraduate degree at Dartmouth College.
In his free time, Neal has devoted numerous hours to pro bono clients, including representing prisoners in civil rights proceedings, victims of abuse in domestic violence proceedings, and recent immigrants with the citizenship process. He also volunteered abroad in Lucknow, India, handling legal issues for rural villagers.
Vice President of Events
Meha Gargi
Noble Energy
Meha grew up in Houston, graduating from the University of Houston Magna Cum Laude with a BBA in Finance and Management, and later with Dean’s List Honors from South Texas College of Law. Her career before and since becoming an attorney has spanned the government, non-profit and small firm sectors. After working as an Independent Oil and Gas Landman the past five years, she now works as a Division Order Analyst for a large Houston based E&P, building off her title experience in the field and in-house.
Meha’s a true Houston food scene enthusiast and will give you her top haunts for anything from Tex-mex to brunch, and where to find the best chocolate chip cookie in town.
Meha Gargi
Noble Energy
Meha grew up in Houston, graduating from the University of Houston Magna Cum Laude with a BBA in Finance and Management, and later with Dean’s List Honors from South Texas College of Law. Her career before and since becoming an attorney has spanned the government, non-profit and small firm sectors. After working as an Independent Oil and Gas Landman the past five years, she now works as a Division Order Analyst for a large Houston based E&P, building off her title experience in the field and in-house.
Meha’s a true Houston food scene enthusiast and will give you her top haunts for anything from Tex-mex to brunch, and where to find the best chocolate chip cookie in town.
Vice President of Gala
Nadia Gire
Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
Nadia is a native Houstonian and devout Longhorn. She attended undergraduate school at The University of Texas and received her law degree from South Texas College of Law. She currently works at a law firm where she practices commercial litigation, insurance law and business litigation.
Nadia has consistently been involved in the area of community outreach for a number of years through various local and national organizations. Nadia also works as a freelance writer covering events, fashion, music, food and travel for various publications. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the hidden gems Houston has to offer, and considers herself a queso connoisseur.
Nadia Gire
Thompson, Coe, Cousins & Irons, LLP
Nadia is a native Houstonian and devout Longhorn. She attended undergraduate school at The University of Texas and received her law degree from South Texas College of Law. She currently works at a law firm where she practices commercial litigation, insurance law and business litigation.
Nadia has consistently been involved in the area of community outreach for a number of years through various local and national organizations. Nadia also works as a freelance writer covering events, fashion, music, food and travel for various publications. In her free time, she enjoys exploring the hidden gems Houston has to offer, and considers herself a queso connoisseur.
Vice President of Communications
Winfield Williams
Kwok Daniel Ltd., LLP
wwilliams@kwoklaw.com
Winfield Williams received his Law Degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. Winfield has a Plaintiff's personal injury injury practice, where he regularly fights on behalf victims injured by the wrongful conduct of individuals and companies. Winfield has first chair trial experience in Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Brazoria Counties. During law school, Winfield participated in South Texas' nationally recognized advocacy program, interned at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, and clerked at a prominent Houston personal injury law firm. He also studied international and human rights law in Santiago, Chile. Winfield has been an active member of SABA Houston since 2012. Winfield's favorite Houston restaurant is any iteration of One-Fifth.
Winfield Williams
Kwok Daniel Ltd., LLP
wwilliams@kwoklaw.com
Winfield Williams received his Law Degree from South Texas College of Law in Houston, Texas. Winfield has a Plaintiff's personal injury injury practice, where he regularly fights on behalf victims injured by the wrongful conduct of individuals and companies. Winfield has first chair trial experience in Harris, Fort Bend, Galveston, and Brazoria Counties. During law school, Winfield participated in South Texas' nationally recognized advocacy program, interned at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office, and clerked at a prominent Houston personal injury law firm. He also studied international and human rights law in Santiago, Chile. Winfield has been an active member of SABA Houston since 2012. Winfield's favorite Houston restaurant is any iteration of One-Fifth.
