C. Sophia Jeyakar

Dynamic legal professional specializing in litigation and intellectual property rights (IPR), with experience in corporate and litigation practice. Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry since 2021. Currently serving as a legal academician teaching integrated and three-year law programs while pursuing a Ph.D. in Law. Passionate about legal research, with a proven track record of publishing papers, presenting at conferences, and delivering impactful lectures to enrich academic and professional learning.

• Participated and Won Awards in Legal Research presentations.
• Won Best Presenter Award in Star Summit, 2020.
• Won Best Speaker Award in Mega Moot Court Competition.

• I have published an article in a famous legal magazine CHENNAI LEXLIGHT (November 2020 /Volume II /Issue 5) edition regarding Political Murders.
• I have assisted and published a cover article in a famous legal magazine CHENNAI LEXLIGHT (March 2021 /Volume III /Issue 1) edition regarding Freedom of Press.
• Published an Article regarding A Study on Women and Crime in India in a Scopus Journal -International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics, Volume 119 No. 17 2018, 1353-1366 ISSN: 1314-3395 (on-line version) URL: http://www.acadpubl.eu/hub/ Special Issue.
• Published an Article regarding A Study on Corporate Frauds in India in a Scopus Journal- International Journal of Pure and Applied Mathematics Volume 120 No. 5 2018, 11-20 ISSN: 1314-3395 (on- line version) URL: http://www.acadpubl.eu/hub/ Special Issue
• Participated in a Legal Aid Camp, held at Tower Park, Anna Nagar by Saveetha School of Law.
• Prepared a fictional client interview and followed up with the clients (Client Counseling).
• Successfully completed my dissertation on the topic “A Critical Study on the Need of Anti-Counterfeiting Mechanisms under Drugs and Cosmetics Act,1940 with reference to Consumer Industry”

• Delivered a special lecture on "Separation of Powers - Indian Constitutional Perspective" at Saveetha School of Law, Saveetha University, Chennai, on August 30, 2024
• Conducted viva voce examinations as an external examiner, and evaluated academic papers at Saveetha School of Law, Saveetha University, Chennai, on September 26, 2024
• Participated in a national seminar organized by the Department of Intellectual Property Cell and IQAC, in association with the Patent Information Center, Tamil Nadu State Council for Science and Technology, and the Department of Science and Technology, Government of India
• Participated in an international workshop on 'Understanding the Legalities' of Data Protection and Their Impact on Business, organized by the Department of Business Law, the Department of Cyberspace Law and Justice, and the IQAC, School of Excellence in Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University, Chennai, on May 14, 2022
• Participated in the National Workshop on 'Commercial Contracts and the Role of In-house Counsel in the Information Technology Industry,' organized by the Department of Business Law and the Department of Cyberspace, Law and Justice, Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University, Chennai, on June 10, 2022
• Presented a paper titled "A Critical Analysis on the Aspect of Intellectual Property Rights in the Age of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning" under the theme "Intellectual Property, Trade, and Ethics" at the Three-Day International Conference on "United Nations at 80: Development, Issues, and Challenges" (UN80DIC), jointly organized by Tamil Nadu National Law University (TNNLU) and Lincoln Global Law Chambers (LGLC), held from October 23–25, 2024, at the TNNLU Campus.
• Presented a paper titled “A Critical Study of Competition Law in Regulating Anti-Competitive Practices: The Evolving Landscape of Influencer Marketing” at the XV Conference on “Emerging Trends and Future Challenges in Competition Law: National and International Perspectives” hosted by the XV Conference Committee in collaboration with the Competition Commission of India, New Delhi, held on 15th-16th December 2024, at the School of Law, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru.

• Date of Birth: 03/26/99
• Gender: Female