Since 2022, KJK has cautioned that the continued absence of federal privacy and cybersecurity legislation poses significant risks to businesses. While Congress continues to drag its feet, other governing bodies have stepped in to fill the void. We have identified...
OVERVIEW & EXPERIENCE
Cynthia Saad is an associate in KJK’s Corporate & Securities practice group, where she supports clients across all stages of the business lifecycle. Her practice spans business formation, mergers and acquisitions, securities compliance, and private equity and venture capital financing. Cynthia assists companies with contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, and financing matters. She supports emerging and established businesses in structuring entities, executing growth initiatives, and navigating regulatory frameworks to achieve their business objectives.
Cynthia earned her bachelor’s in Lebanese and French Laws from Saint Joseph University of Beirut and a master’s in Lebanese and International Business Law from Lebanese University. She later completed an L.L.M. in U.S. Law at the University of Cincinnati College of Law.
Outside of the office, Cynthia enjoys skiing, traveling, and spending time by the coast. Originally from Lebanon, she appreciates opportunities to explore new cultures and seascapes.
Representative Experience
AWARDS
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Investment Management Law and Securities Compliance
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award – LLM: Legal Research and Writing
- CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Wills, Estates and Trusts
BAR / COURT ADMISSIONS
- Ohio
- Beirut, Lebanon
PROFESSIONAL & CIVIC INVOLVEMENT
MEDIA MENTIONS
PRESENTATIONS & PUBLICATIONS
- M.A. Thesis: “Shareholders’ Agreement under Lebanese Law” – 120-page research study in French, High Distinction.
PRACTICE AREAS
EDUCATION
- University of Cincinnati College of Law, L.L.M., U.S. Law, 2023, high distinction
- Lebanese University, M.A., International Business Law, 2020, high distinction
- Saint Joseph University of Beirut, B.A., Lebanese and French Laws, Business and Corporate Law Concentration, 2018