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Abhilash Rishi

Hyderabad

Summary

LL.M. Candidate specializing in Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws at NALSAR University of Law with hands-on expertise in document review, data privacy compliance (GDPR and US laws), and litigation support at Ernst & Young. Skilled in insolvency-related processes, financial audits, corporate restructuring, and legal technology. Dedicated to delivering value-driven legal solutions, balancing regulatory compliance with operational efficiency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Legal Intern ( Virtual )

Latham & Watkins
New York
07.2025 - 07.2025
  • Researched legal precedents to support case preparations and client briefs.
  • Completed a simulation focused on a fraud investigation for Latham & Watkins' White Collar Defense & Investigations team.
  • Devised search terms targeting fraud-related documents, and created a concise list of keywords for focused analysis.
  • Drafted questions to be used in a witness interview. Calculated the sentencing range and potential fine using the guidelines.

Legal Consultant

EY ( Ernest & Young )
Pune
12.2024 - 07.2025
  • Investigated cutting-edge developments in digital forensics technologies and methodologies
  • Gathered evidence through interviews, inspections, digital forensics, and other investigative techniques.
  • Delivered 98%+ accuracy in high-stakes document review and redaction, managing Rs. 25 Cr+ dispute portfolios under GDPR and insolvency regulations.
  • Spearheaded legal data audits, contract compliance reviews, and eDiscovery across restructuring and bankruptcy projects, improving workflow efficiency by 15%.
  • Led cross-border DSAR compliance, ensuring seamless adherence to personal data laws, and reducing legal risks in international insolvency cases.
  • Provided expert support on liquidation and policy investigations, enabling clients to navigate complex regulatory landscapes with confidence.

Legal Executive

Settle Loan
Gurgaon
11.2024 - 11.2024
  • Mitigated legal and financial risk by identifying vulnerabilities in loan settlement processes, and implementing compliance-driven legal strategies aligned with the IBC, SARFAESI Act, and RBI guidelines.
  • Strengthened due diligence standards by verifying legal documentation to avoid potential litigation, and ensure smooth enforcement of claims.
  • Advised clients on debt restructuring options under legal frameworks, improving resolution outcomes, and promoting informed decision-making in line with regulatory frameworks.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency by working cross-functionally with finance, recovery, and compliance teams to streamline legal processes with organizational goals.

Legal Intern

DLSA ( District Legal Service Authority )
Pune
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supported legal aid, statutory counseling, mediation, and legal drafting for undertrial and economically disadvantaged litigants.
  • Drafted basic legal notices, victim compensation applications, and guided outreach programs in local communities.
  • Observed live court proceedings in the Family Court, Juvenile Justice Board, and Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal to understand procedural intricacies and practical legal challenges.

Legal Intern

District Court
Koderma
06.2022 - 07.2022
  • Supported criminal litigation in matters involving cheating (Section 420 IPC) and dishonor of checks (NI Act, 1881).
  • Prepared legal drafts for anticipatory bail, written arguments, and case summaries.
  • Accompanied senior lawyers to client meetings to observe negotiation and risk assessment for criminal defense strategy.

Legal Researcher

LegalMoth
Virtual
08.2021 - 10.2021
  • Authored a comprehensive research paper on the Babri Masjid-Ajodhya dispute (1994), analyzing its constitutional, political, and compliance dimensions.
  • Engaged in research methodology using case law analysis, comparative legal theory, and policy review.
  • Assisted in editing peer-reviewed legal submissions and article layout for publication.

Legal Intern

District Consumer Forum
Koderma
11.2019 - 12.2019
  • I attended bench hearings and contributed to evidence documentation, submission compilation, and order follow-ups.
  • Learned the practical application of consumer protection law, burden of proof principles, and limitation periods in consumer litigation.

Education

LL.M. - Insolvency And Bankruptcy

NALSAR University of Law
Hyderabad
07-2025

BBA LL.B - Corporate Law

Bharti Vidyapeeth University
Pune
06-2024

Senior Secondary - Science

Sree Ayyappa Public School
Bokaro
04-2019

Secondary Education -

Modern Public School
Koderma
04-2017

Skills

  • Regulatory compliance
  • Document review
  • Client counseling
  • Fraud investigations
  • Data privacy
  • Contract negotiation
  • Cross-border insolvency
  • Legal compliance
  • Litigation support
  • Legal research and drafting
  • Contract analysis
  • Insolvency Law (IBC)
  • E-discovery
  • dsar
  • Pii review
  • GDPR and data privacy compliance
  • Litigation support
  • regulatory compliance
  • Risk mitigation
  • Legal tech: Relativity
  • Legal tech: Canopy
  • Legal tech: MS Excel
  • Quality control and assurance
  • Redaction and privilege review
  • scconline
  • Due diligence under IBC

Certification

  • Advocate, Jharkhand High Court
  • Companies Act and SEBI Regulation Act - Bettering Results
  • Pragmatic Approach on Cyber Law - Bharati Vidyapeeth
  • Legal Tech and AI for Lawyers - EY
  • Data Protection Fundamentals - EY
  • Course on intellectual property, University of Pennsylvania
  • diploma in advance contract drafting, negotiation, and dispute resolution - Lawsikho (ongoing)
  • domestic and international commercial arbitration - Lawsikho (ongoing),
  • corporate litigation - Lawsikho (ongoing)
  • Diploma in English Communication For Lawyers - oratory, writing, listening and accuracy (ongoing)

Languages

Hindi
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Accomplishments

  • Got LOR from BVP NLC
  • Featured in a cello advertisement
  • chief coordinator of P.N. Bhagwati International Moot Court Competition,
  • foundation level cleared of company secretary,
  • conducted the webinar on the Employee Compensation Act 2010,
  • Conducted the Traffic Police Management Program
  • Attended moot court sessions organized by NLC Pune,
  • participated in a national-level quiz competition by the Department of Information Technology

Values & Metrics At EY

  • I have completed QC, the EY final check, and the EY release for the projects
  • Achieved 98% accuracy in document reviews and PII redactions,
  • managed reviews in matters involving ₹25 Cr+ litigation,
  • improved eDiscovery workflow efficiency by 15%, and
  • delivered 0 compliance lapses during cross-border audits

Projects and Investigation at EY

  • Comprehensive financial audit for corporate recovery conducted a detailed analysis of financial statements, including balance sheets and transaction logs, identifying critical discrepancies to support corporate restructuring and asset recovery under insolvency law frameworks
  • Post-liquidation compliance and income verification support assisted senior insolvency professionals in verifying income distribution obligations, gaining practical exposure to liquidation protocols, compliance mapping, and corporate closure documentation for a major financial entity
  • High-volume sensitive data redaction initiative led to the redaction of personally identifiable information (PII) across thousands of legal files, ensuring strict adherence to global data privacy regulations, and confidentiality norms during complex corporate restructuring reviews
  • Cross-border data access and privacy compliance management managed the end-to-end review, quality control, and delivery of internal data access requests (DSAR), enhancing compliance with international data privacy laws in insolvency-related cases involving multiple jurisdictions
  • Environmental and regulatory risk investigation for financial clients investigated environmental, social, and governance (ESG) disclosure practices, and coal financing risks, providing legal intelligence to assess reputational and regulatory exposure for high-profile clients

Timeline

Legal Intern ( Virtual )

Latham & Watkins
07.2025 - 07.2025

Legal Consultant

EY ( Ernest & Young )
12.2024 - 07.2025

Legal Executive

Settle Loan
11.2024 - 11.2024

Legal Intern

DLSA ( District Legal Service Authority )
06.2023 - 08.2023

Legal Intern

District Court
06.2022 - 07.2022

Legal Researcher

LegalMoth
08.2021 - 10.2021

Legal Intern

District Consumer Forum
11.2019 - 12.2019

LL.M. - Insolvency And Bankruptcy

NALSAR University of Law

BBA LL.B - Corporate Law

Bharti Vidyapeeth University

Senior Secondary - Science

Sree Ayyappa Public School

Secondary Education -

Modern Public School
Abhilash Rishi