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Certification
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Arunpandiyan Sundaram

Arunpandiyan Sundaram

New Delhi

Summary

An Advocate with a robust background in litigation, policy development, and client representation, including significant achievements in legal compliance and building trust. Expertise honed at the Supreme Court and in roles such as Chief of Staff for a Member of Parliament, showcasing unparalleled legal writing and negotiation skills. Proven track record in delivering impactful legal and policy outcomes.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advocate, Litigation and Advisory

Self Employed Advocate
01.2020 - Current
  • Conducting Cases in Supreme Court, Delhi High Court and Trial Courts on both Civil and Criminal matters.
  • Drafting, filing various applications in various Courts and Judicial Forums, and ably representing clients in their respective matters.
  • Contract management, including drafting, vetting, review of Contracts and Agreements.
  • Obtained Design Patents and Trademarks for clients and provided advice on various issues concerning IPR.
  • Provided Advice to clients on FCRA regulations and Foreign Funding, Company Incorporation and connected issues.
  • As a Consultant Counsel for a Chennai based Law Firm, managing two corporate clients advisory work and an offshore client's personal injury claim related work while managing a team of 7 members working across three time-zones.

Senior Private Secretary

Chairperson of Parliamentary Standing Committee
09.2019 - 09.2022
  • Liaised successfully between internal departments/external partners delivering clear communications supporting collaboration and alignment across all levels for meetings.
  • Assisted in Study tours undertaken in many states such as Andhra Pradesh, Assam, Tamil Nadu, Manipur, West Bengal, Jammu & Kashmir, Punjab, Maharashtra, Kerala and Karnataka
  • Coordinating work of the Office of Chairperson, Parliamentary Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers which includes policies pertaining to Fertilizers, Petrochemicals, Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Sector
  • Contributed for preparation of committee reports pertaining to important subjects such as Covid vaccine production and availability of medicines in India, Regulation of Medical Devices, Impact of international price rise on Fertilizers supply.

Public Policy and Business Development Consultant

Team Best Theratronics Asia Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 02.2019
  • Negotiated contracts and closed sales with new and existing clients.
  • Performed role of Business Development for cancer treatment equipment in various states of India and particularly in two foreign countries such as Bangladesh and Malawi.
  • Worked with legal issues of company including labor issues and litigation.

Chief of Staff and Public Policy Analyst

Office of Member of Parliament(Kanimozhi K)
07.2015 - 01.2018
  • Provided comprehensive support to the Member of Parliament, enabling them to focus on critical decision-making and leadership tasks.
  • Conducted research on various legislative and policy issues and prepared briefs, background research material on new legislations presented in the Parliament.
  • Assisted the MP in performing the duties related to parliamentary committees.
  • Organized political events such as public meetings & internal party meetings.
  • Participated in numerous closed door sessions with various stakeholders on various legislative/ policy issues
  • Acted as a single point contact for media and handled all media related engagements.
  • Recruited and managed interns. Guided them to deliver high quality research briefs.

Education

LL.B. - Law

Campus Law Centre, Delhi University
08.2019

Bachelor of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering

PSG College of Technology
05.2013

Skills

  • Crisis support
  • Training delivery
  • Mediation
  • Research proficiency
  • Litigation and Case Management
  • Organizing Events
  • Team Management

Languages

English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Tamil
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Hindi
Intermediate (B1)

Certification

  • Certification on Prevention of Sexual Harassment at Workplace
  • Certificate of Practice and Bar License - from the Delhi State Bar Council
  • Registered Trademark Agent and Attorney.
  • Member, Supreme Court Bar Association

Timeline

Advocate, Litigation and Advisory

Self Employed Advocate
01.2020 - Current

Senior Private Secretary

Chairperson of Parliamentary Standing Committee
09.2019 - 09.2022

Public Policy and Business Development Consultant

Team Best Theratronics Asia Pvt Ltd
01.2018 - 02.2019

Chief of Staff and Public Policy Analyst

Office of Member of Parliament(Kanimozhi K)
07.2015 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Engineering - Biomedical Engineering

PSG College of Technology

LL.B. - Law

Campus Law Centre, Delhi University
Arunpandiyan Sundaram