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Biography

Malik represents employers in a wide range of employment law matters, including claims of harassment, discrimination, wrongful termination, retaliation, wage and hour violations, and workplace safety. His practice also includes helping clients stay compliant and foster better workplaces through workplace investigations and training on key topics like safety and health compliance, sexual harassment, and best workplace practices. During law school, Malik worked as a judicial extern for Judge Mark S. Norris of the United States District Court for the Western District of Tennessee and for the United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Tennessee. He also served as a Notes Editor of The University of Memphis Law Review and a member of the Constance Baker Motley National Mock Trial Team.

Other Info About Malik

Education

Law School

University of Memphis School of Law, J.D., 2021

Undergraduate School

University of Tennessee, Knoxville, B.A., 2018, magna cum laude

Bar Memberships

Malik is licensed to practice in the following state(s):

Tennessee, 2022

Courts

Malik is admitted to practice before the following court(s):

Tennessee Supreme Court

U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee

U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit

Recognition

Local & National Recognition

Selected for inclusion in Mid-South Super Lawyers Rising Stars, 2024

The Order of Barristers

University of Memphis Law Review, Notes Editor

Omicron Delta Kappa Leadership Honor Society

Scott G. Marston Honor Council Distinguished Service Award

Dean’s Distinguished Service Award

CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Trial Advocacy

Professional Affiliations

Professional Affiliations & Memberships

Memphis Bar Association, Board of Directors – Young Lawyers’ Division

Tennessee Bar Association

Pupil, Leo Bearman Sr. Inn of Court (2020-2021)

Civic Activities

Civic & Charitable Organizations

The First Tee of Memphis, Volunteer

Houston High School Mock Trial, Head Coach (2022-2025)

Presentations

Malik was invited to speak at the following events:

“My Life as a Lawyer,” The University of Memphis Cecil. C. Humphreys School of Law Access Law Day, February 2025

“The New Exemption Law: What You Need to Know,” Let’s Talk HR with Dr. Deneen on Comcast/Xfinity, Channels 17 and 1091, October 2024

“Hot Legal Topics that Can Ruin an HR Manager’s Day,” Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management Conference, August 2024

“Social Media—Is it HR’s Friend or Foe,” Tennessee Society for Human Resource Management Conference, August 2024

“New Federal Overtime Rule is Here! How Employers Can Prepare Now,” Memphis Restaurant Association, June 2024

Major Publications

Malik is an author or contributor to the following publications:

Author, “Time Unleashed: Inside the Department of Labor’s New Overtime Pay Rule,” Memphis Lawyer Magazine, November 2024

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