Hi, I’m
Blessan M
Advocate
Chennai
Summary
Dedicated legal professional with comprehensive experience in both academic and corporate law settings. Educated from India's top-tier institutions and recognized for substantial contributions in recovering Non-Performing Assets (NPAs) during tenure at UCO Bank. Passionate about continuous learning and eager to further delve into the legal domain through advanced studies.
Overview
4
years of professional experience
11
years of post-secondary education
5
Certificates
Work History
Madras High CourtChennai
Advocate
09.2020 - Current
Job overview
- Mentored over 50 junior advocates within firm, sharing knowledge and experiences to foster career growth among colleagues.
- Enhanced office efficiency through effective use of technology tools for case management, legal research, and document drafting.
- Collaborated with fellow advocates and paralegals to maximize efficiency in case management and preparation.
- Developed innovative litigation strategies based on extensive knowledge of law and legal precedents.
- Drafted clear and concise legal documents, such as motions, briefs, and pleadings for successful presentation in court proceedings
Uco Bank, Asset Management BranchChennai
Assistant Manager Law
04.2023 - 01.2024
Job overview
- Managed calendar for 150 attorneys to keep track of appointments and court dates for hearings and trials.
- Utilized LMS to draft pleadings, motions, briefs and various other legal documents.
- Typed and processed legal documents to prepare for court filings and legal pleadings.
- Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.
Uco Bank, International Banking BranchChennai
Legal Manager
05.2022 - 04.2023
Job overview
- Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.
- Conducted Consortium Meetings of Bank
- Represented Banks in NCLT Forums
- Brought in Recovery of 500 crores from Non Performing Assets within one financial year.
Officers IAS AcademyChennai
Law Optional Teacher
09.2021 - 09.2022
Job overview
- Developed curriculum and delivered lectures on various law subjects
- Provided mentoring and personalized feedback to students.
- Authored over 6 books in Law Subjects
OP Jindal UniversitySonepat
Academic Tutor and TRIP Fellow
11.2020 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Collaborated with faculty to develop course materials
- Conducted research related to Gender Justice and Human Rights Law.
- Developed Research in Caste based Atrocities.
- Authored over 3 articles in Gender Studies.
UCO Bank ,Asset Management BranchChennai
Law Officer
07.2021 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Managed legal compliance, risk assessment, and legal agreement
- Successfully recovered 150 crores in Non-Performing Assets cases
- Advised Senior Management Team on intricate legal issues.
- Managed calendar for 150 attorneys to keep track of appointments and court dates for hearings and trials.
- Utilized LMS to draft pleadings, motions, briefs and various other legal documents.
Education
National Law School of India University, Bengaluru
Master of Laws - LLM from International Law
01.2019 - 01.2020
Indian Institute of Technology, Kharagpur
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Intellectual Property Law
01.2016 - 08.2019
Sathyabama University, Chennai
BE from Computer Science
01.2005 - 01.2009
St.Johns Academy, Chennai
Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate from Science and Maths
01.2003 - 01.2005
Skills
Litigationundefined
Certification
Anti-Money Laundering, Indian Institute of Banking and Finance
Timeline
Assistant Manager Law
Uco Bank, Asset Management Branch
04.2023 - 01.2024
Legal Manager
Uco Bank, International Banking Branch
05.2022 - 04.2023
Law Optional Teacher
Officers IAS Academy
09.2021 - 09.2022
Law Officer
UCO Bank ,Asset Management Branch
07.2021 - 05.2022
Academic Tutor and TRIP Fellow
OP Jindal University
11.2020 - 05.2022
Advocate
Madras High Court
09.2020 - Current
National Law School of India University
Master of Laws - LLM from International Law
01.2019 - 01.2020
Indian Institute of Technology
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from Intellectual Property Law
01.2016 - 08.2019
Sathyabama University
BE from Computer Science
01.2005 - 01.2009
St.Johns Academy
Higher Secondary School Leaving Certificate from Science and Maths
01.2003 - 01.2005
Anti-Money Laundering, Indian Institute of Banking and Finance
TRIP Fellow, OP Jindal University, 11/2020 - 05/2022
JRF Research Fellow, UGC NET
Junior Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers, IIBF
Grammar and Punctuation, Coursera
Youtube
www.youtube.com/@blessanm5486
Awards
International Graduate Scholarship, Melbourne Law School, 12/2022
Youtube
www.youtube.com/@blessanm5486
Awards
International Graduate Scholarship, Melbourne Law School, 12/2022
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