- Keeping myself updated with recent legal developments
- Playing badminton
- Travelling to new places
SIDDHANT GUPTA
Lucknow
Summary
Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of intellectual property law, business law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Intern
Chamber Of Advocate K.M Asthana
Prayagraj
01.2019 - 02.2019
- Conducted comprehensive legal research to analyze current case law, statutes, and academic literature
- Attended court proceedings and carefully noted the arguments made by the lawyers and the decisions rendered by the judge, deepening my knowledge of the legal process in action.
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
Legal Intern
Chamber Of Advocate Gaurav Kakkar
Prayagraj
12.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted legal research and drafted memorandums, briefs, and pleadings
- Analyzed legal documents, including contracts, affidavits, and petitions, with great attention to detail.
- Reviewed Deed of Trust, Title Commitment, and prior bankruptcies documents.
Legal Intern
Chamber Of Advocate Pankaj Shukla
Prayagraj
01.2021 - 02.2021
- Drafted complex legal documents, including agreements, contracts, and petitions, requiring a deep understanding of legal principles
- Shadowed experienced lawyers during client meetings, gaining valuable insight into attorney-client relationships and effective communication techniques.
- Conducted extensive legal research for complex cases, resulting in favorable settlements.
Legal Intern
Chamber, Additional Government Advocate Basharat Ali Khan
Prayagraj
02.2021 - 03.2021
- Attended court hearings, developing a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.
- Managed case files efficiently, ensuring easy accessibility for attorneys when needed.
- Proofread legal documents before submission to courts or opposing counsel; reducing errors that could potentially harm our clients'' interests.
Associate Editor
International Review of Human Rights Law Forum
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Carried comprehensive legal scrutiny to evaluate and comment on recent human rights legal progress.
- Interviewed sources and developed relationships with informants to obtain vital information for stories.
- Monitored breaking news for information on incidents, events, and topics of interest to quickly assign coverage to staff.
- Reviewed articles for grammar, spelling, punctuation, syntax, accuracy, and compliance with quality standards.
Corporate Legal Intern
Gaggar And Partners
New Delhi
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Research work relating to special contracts between M.M.T.C
- Examined Google’s anti-trust and anti-competitive practices in India, explicitly focusing on introducing Google News
- Research on matters relating to Competition Law on determining the Relevant Market with the help of different cases and determining whether Dominance is abused.
- Enhanced legal research efficiency by utilizing advanced search techniques and legal databases.
- Managed multiple tasks under tight deadlines, prioritizing assignments based on urgency and importance.
- Participated in client meetings to develop a thorough understanding of their needs and goals while offering relevant insights based on prior experiences.
- Supported the due diligence process during mergers and acquisitions, facilitating seamless transitions for all parties involved.
Judicial Intern
Hon’ble Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra
Prayagraj
12.2021 - 01.2022
- Provided essential support during trials by managing exhibits, taking notes on proceedings, and coordinating witness schedules.
- Conducted comprehensive legal research on various topics to assist judges in making informed decisions within a tight timeframe.
- Utilized strong attention to detail while proofreading and cross-referencing citations in draft opinions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with citation standards.
- Enhanced legal research skills by assisting judges in researching and drafting judicial opinions.
- Collaborated with fellow interns on various projects, ensuring timely completion and high-quality results.
Legal Intern
Bharucha And Partners
New Delhi.
05.2022 - 06.2022
- Compiled a synopsis of the US FCPA's adherence regulations regarding corporate entities (Foreign Corrupt Practices Act)
- Examined judicature on the maintainability of a writ petition in the High Court even when an alternative statutory remedy is accessible (Article 226 of the Constitution of India)
- Constructed comprehensive case summaries
- Aided the senior in a continuing issue connected to trademarks
- Discovered suitable court rulings in which there was no trademark violation even with similar names/marks/logos and cases where the court has provided the defense of acquiescence (Trademarks Act
- Investigated establishing grounds of defense when a registered trademark holder challenged an unregistered proprietor possessing phonetically corresponding names
- Under Hon’ble Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra, Allahabad High Court
- (December 2021) - Composed judicial orders, decrees, and opinions under the judge's guidance
- Assisted with arranging court proceedings and prepping related documents
- Gained insight into the judge's decision-making process and judicial practices
- Engaged in legal conversations with the judge and other legal practitioners, proffering input and feedback on legal matters.
Legal Consultant
Straive
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Responsible for training the AI model of LexisNexis Legal and Professional wherein I conducted thorough assessments of AI-generated results to ensure accuracy
- Evaluated the logical soundness of arguments generated by the AI tool and verified the correctness of the cited legal cases
- Ensured accurate jurisdiction determinations and assessed the quality of soundness of legal advice by the AI tool
- Contributed to a project involving the preparation of case summaries, which honed my ability to distill complex legal cases into concise, understandable summaries.
Legal Associate
Vestralex Law Firm
Prayagraj
10.2023 - Current
- Assisting in drafting legal documents for employment and family law cases, and gathered information for drafting pleadings in a child custody dispute
- Researched and analyzed a case involving the interpretation of ambiguous contract clauses.
- Conducted comprehensive due diligence investigations for corporate transactions, mitigating risks for clients.
- Assisted senior attorneys in preparing for trial, contributing to successful outcomes in numerous cases.
- Developed strong working relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Drafted persuasive briefs and motions that resulted in positive rulings for clients at both trial court levels and appellate courts.
- Supported intellectual property management efforts by conducting patent searches and analyzing prior art.
Education
10th (ICSE) -
Boys' High School
Prayagraj 2017
12th (ISC) - Science
Boys' High School
Prayagraj 2017
B.A. LLB(Hons.) - Law
Dr Manohar Lohia National Law University
Lucknow 06.2023
Skills
- Legal Analysis
- Legal writing
- Contract drafting
- Document Review
- Legal Advisory
- Corporate transactions
- Corporate Law
- Intellectual Property Law
- Patent law
- Technological proficiency
- Contract Review and Negotiation
- Creative and Critical Thinking
Interests
Certification
- Contract Drafting and Negotiation. Training - 2 months.
Publications
- Blog Publication in the Lex-Assisto Journal. ( "Do Private Educational Institutions Perform a "public function" by imparting education?")
- Published an article titled "Recent Legal Developments in A.I." in the Journal of Intellectual Property(I.P.)Rights Law
- Published an article titled "Role of the TRIPS Agreement and its Scope in India" in the Journal of Intellectual Property(I.P.)Rights Law.
Accomplishments
- Participated in INTRA COLLEGE MOOT COURT Competition. (Qualified for nationals)
- -Quarterfinalist in LITIGIUM(Debate Competition).
Languages
English
Advanced (C1)
Hindi
Advanced (C1)
Timeline
Legal Associate
Vestralex Law Firm
10.2023 - Current
Legal Consultant
Straive
06.2023 - 09.2023
Legal Intern
Bharucha And Partners
05.2022 - 06.2022
Judicial Intern
Hon’ble Justice Ashwani Kumar Mishra
12.2021 - 01.2022
Corporate Legal Intern
Gaggar And Partners
07.2021 - 08.2021
Associate Editor
International Review of Human Rights Law Forum
06.2021 - 07.2021
Legal Intern
Chamber, Additional Government Advocate Basharat Ali Khan
02.2021 - 03.2021
Legal Intern
Chamber Of Advocate Pankaj Shukla
01.2021 - 02.2021
Legal Intern
Chamber Of Advocate Gaurav Kakkar
12.2019 - 01.2020
Legal Intern
Chamber Of Advocate K.M Asthana
01.2019 - 02.2019
10th (ICSE) -
Boys' High School
12th (ISC) - Science
Boys' High School
B.A. LLB(Hons.) - Law
Dr Manohar Lohia National Law University