Thelen LLP

Mr. Khoja is an associate in Thelen's Business and Finance Department in the San Francisco office. His practice focuses on transactions in the energy and infrastructure sector, representing leading equipment manufactures and other cleantech clients developing domestic and international renewable energy projects utilizing diverse generation technologies including wind, solar and biomass. He regularly assists these clients with a range of legal and commercial issues arising in subcontracting agreements; equipment supply, installation, and testing agreements; operation and maintenance agreements; and related project contracts. Mr. Khoja also has significant experience representing insurers in complex mergers and acquisitions (including preparation of stock and asset purchase and sale agreements and board and shareholder documents), other transactions requiring regulatory approvals, and general corporate matters. He also has an active practice representing and advising nonprofits on privacy law, disclosure requirements, and corporate governance issues, including preparation and negotiation of internal formation documents.

Mr. Khoja is also an active member of Thelen's National Diversity Committee and recruiting team.

Renewable Energy Projects
Representation of Danish wind turbine manufacturer and its international subsidiaries in connection with project documentation for the financing, construction, operation and servicing of numerous wind energy projects throughout North America, Latin America and Europe, as well as the sale, supply and transport of wind turbine equipment in connection with these projects.

Representation of an international manufacturer of thin film solar cells with equipment supply and warranty agreements, and acquisition of manufacturing equipment.

Representation of for energy-focused private equity fund in the acquisition and disposition of numerous renewable energy projects and other fossil fuel power generation, including acquisition of a $300 million portfolio of landfill gas projects throughout the United States and disposition of over $100 million in power generation assets in the Caribbean and Central America.

Mergers & Acquisitions
Representation of a leading medical malpractice insurance company in connection with mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and a wide variety of other transactional matters.

Nonprofits
Representation of the charitable foundation of public educational institution in connection with privacy and disclosure issues in connection with institutional investments.

Pro Bono assistance to charities, trade associations and athletic associations on incorporation and internal governance issues.

University of California, Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall) (J.D., 2001)
President, Class of 2001

University of Chicago (M.A., 1998)
International Relations

DePaul University (B.A., magna cum laude, 1996)
Most Distinguished Graduate Award (Political Science Department, 1995-1996)

California, 2004

South Asian Bar Association of Northern California ("SABA-NC")
President (2008-2009)
Civil Rights Committee Co-chair (2006-2007)
Endorsements Committee Chair (2006-2007)
Member, Board of Directors (2006-2009)

Bar Association of San Francisco ("BASF") Marriage Fairness Taskforce
Outreach Committee Co-Chair (2008)

Asian Law Caucus
Co-chair, 34th Anniversary Dinner Committee (2006)
Co-chair, 35th Anniversary Dinner Committee (2007)
Co-chair, 36th Anniversary Dinner Committee (2008)

Bay Area Association of Muslim Lawyers ("BAAML")
Member, Board of Directors (2007-2009)

BASF Minority Bar Coalition
Recipient, 2007 Unity Award, presented by BAAML, for outstanding service to the legal community

Asian American Bar Association of the Greater Bay Area

SABA-NC Foundation
Vice President (2007-2008)
Member, Board of Directors (2007-2008)

National Association of Muslim Lawyers ("NAML")
Program Committee Co-chair for Protecting America's Promise, the 2007 Joint Conference of NAML and the National Muslim Law Students Association

North American South Asian Bar Association ("NASABA")
Host Committee Member for Bridging Borders, the 2007 NASABA Convention

National Asian Pacific American Bar Association

TIE: The Indus Entrepreneurs

Muslim Urban Professionals

OPEN: Organization of Pakistani Entrepreneurs

American Bar Association

Lifetime Member, Cal Alumni Association

UC Berkeley Foundation's Young Bear Award 2002

Panelist, "Integrating Public Interest into a Private Law Career", at Reflecting Back and Reaching Forward -- Building on a Decade of Progress, the 10th Annual Conference of the North American South Asian Law Student Association (NASALSA), Los Angeles, CA, February 2008

Moderator, Teleconference to Pakistan, a BASF teleconference with the Pakistani Lawyers Movement featuring prominent Pakistani lawyers Zahid F. Ebrahim, Khwaja Ahmed Hosain, and Salahuddin Ahmed (all previously arrested and incarcerated without bail by the Musharraf regime), San Francisco, CA, December 2007

Moderator, "The Impact and Legality of U.S. Counterterrorism Policies Overseas" Plenary Session at Protecting America's Promise, the 2007 Joint Conference of the National Association of Muslim Lawyers (NAML) and the National Muslim Law Students Association (NMLSA), San Francisco, CA, November 2007

Panelist, "Big Firm Life", at Building a Bridge to Influence, the 9th Annual Conference of NASALSA, San Francisco, CA, February 2008

Panelist, "Diverse Paths: discussion on diversity issues in law firms" at Golden Gate University School of Law, hosted by the Bay Area Legal Recruitment Association ("BALRA"), San Francisco, CA, July 2007

Panelist, "Diverse Paths: examining diversity issues and finding the employer that is right for you" at Golden Gate University School of Law, hosted by BALRA, San Francisco, CA, July 2005

Guest analyst on CNN, BBC, and other cable news networks during May 1998 nuclear tests in India and Pakistan.

Legal Articles
Wynne Carvill & Khurshid Khoja, "Antitrust Issues Presented in Setting Interoperability Standards," Intellectual Property Antitrust 2003. PLI Course Handbook Series, Practising Law Institute: New York, NY, 2003.

Contributed to, and assisted with the editing of the following publications:

Robert B. Pringle, Chair, et. al., 2003 Annual Report of the Antitrust Committee. ABA Section of Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law: New York, NY, 2004.

Robert B. Pringle, Chair, et. al., Fall 2004 Report of the Antitrust Committee. ABA Section of Public Utility, Communications and Transportation Law: New York, NY, 2004.

Other Articles
Khurshid Khoja, "Why Mapping Muslims in L.A. is a Mistake," Online Analysis for Islamica Magazine, November 2007, available at http://www.islamicamagazine.com/Online-Analysis/Mapping-Muslims-in-LA.html

Michael Krepon, Khurshid Khoja, Michael Newbill, and Jenny Drezin, Eds., Global Confidence Building: New Tools for Troubled Regions. St. Martin 's Press: New York, NY, 1999.

Michael Krepon, Khurshid Khoja, and Michael Newbill, "New Dangers, Missed Opportunities, and Future Imperatives," Global Confidence-­Building: New Tools for Troubled Regions.

Michael Krepon, Khurshid Khoja, Michael Newbill, and Jenny Drezin, Eds., A Handbook of Confidence-Building Measures for Regional Security. The Stimson Center: Washington, DC, 1998.

Khurshid Khoja, "Key Developments in the CBM Process in Bosnia and Hercegovina," A Handbook of Confidence-Building Measures for Regional Security.

Khurshid Khoja, "Confidence-Building Between India and Pakistan: Lessons, Opportunities, and Imperatives," A Handbook of Confidence-Building Measures for Regional Security.