DEVAPRIYA DETHAN
Gurgaon
Summary
Law graduate with expertise in procurement compliance, dispute resolution, and regulatory advisory. Proficient in legal research, tender risk analysis, and drafting government-facing legal documents. Internship experience in high courts and trial courts, complemented by a strong interest in corporate law compliance and public policy.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Counsel
Dugong International Pvt. Ltd.
11.2025 - Current
- Advise on public procurement compliance under GFR 2017, GeM Guidelines, MSME Act, and DPIIT policies, including eligibility norms, Make in India requirements, and startup/MSME relaxations.
- Conduct legal risk analysis of tender documents, identifying restrictive or non-compliant conditions affecting transparency, competition, and statutory compliance.
- Draft and handle legal representations, grievances, rebuttals, and RTI-based follow-ups before Central Government Ministries and Departments.
- Prepare legal opinions and compliance notes for management on procurement exposure, labour compliance, vendor eligibility, GST implications, and pre-bid risk mitigation.
Legal Associate
Easy Settlement (Lawlance Legal Services Pvt. Ltd.)
09.2025 - 11.2025
- Drafted and reviewed settlement agreements, financial contracts, and MoUs for borrowers.
- Assisted in arbitration and mediation proceedings, preparing briefs, submissions, and hearing notes.
- Provided legal advisory on debt restructuring, financial compliance, and contractual obligations.
Legal Intern
Adv. Roshan Nair
02.2025 - 02.2025
- Drafted legal documents, supported contract vetting, attended proceedings and tribunals, and assisted with client interviews.
Legal Intern
Jaysham Rao Associates
Bengaluru
01.2024 - 01.2024
- Researched the Limitation Act and KPID Act, attended magistrate court hearings, and prepared case studies and legal drafts.
Legal Intern
Priya Kumar Associates
High Court, New Delhi
11.2023 - 11.2023
- Conducted legal research on breach of contract and compensation matters.
- Assisted in arbitration negotiations and participated in client meetings.
- Supported attorneys in litigation preparation and facilitated client interactions.
Legal Intern
Adv. Sunil Kumar
Kerala
04.2023 - 04.2023
- Compiled a 500-page case report and participated in fact-finding for a partition dispute against a municipality.
Legal Intern
Ajith Prabhav Associates
Kerala
11.2022 - 11.2022
- Assisted in researching succession and easement matters.
Attended POCSO and partition hearings.
Supported drafting documents and facilitated client interactions.
Education
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) -
Ramaiah College of Law
BangaloreClass XII -
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
PathanamthittaClass X -
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
PathanamthittaSkills
- Public procurement compliance
- Tender and bid analysis
- Legal research and drafting
- Grievance representation
- RTI strategy and analysis
- Contract review and documentation
- Dispute resolution support
- Labour compliance
- Manupatra and SCC Online proficiency
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Excel expertise
- C programming
- Python development
Certification
- Basic Danish Language
- C++ Programming
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Malayalam
Advanced
C1
Hindi
Intermediate
B1
Tamil
Intermediate
B1
Kannada
Elementary
A2
Danish
Beginner
A1
Custom Section
- Priya Kumar Associates, High Court of Delhi, 2023-11-01, Conducted legal research on breach of contract and compensation; assisted in arbitration, negotiation, and client meetings.
- Adv. Roshan Nair, Kerala, 2025-02-01, Drafted legal documents, supported contract vetting, attended proceedings and tribunals, and assisted with client interviews.
- Jaysham Rao Associates, Bengaluru, 2024-01-01, Researched the Limitation Act and KPID Act, attended magistrate court hearings, and prepared case studies and legal drafts.
- Ajith Prabhav Associates, Kerala, 2022-11-01, Researched succession and easement matters, attended POCSO and partition hearings, and supported drafting and client interactions.
- Adv. Sunil Kumar, Kerala, 2023-04-01, Compiled a 500-page case report and participated in fact-finding for a partition dispute against a municipality.
Websites, Portfolios and Profiles
linkedin.com/in/devapriya-dethan-51471b336
Projects
- Constitutional Law Seminar: 'Whether Caste-Based Reservation is Necessary – A Case Law Analysis', A
- Public International Law Research Paper: 'Legal Framework of Space Activities: Governing Outer Space in the 21st Century', A
- Banking Law Research Paper: 'The Role of Artificial Intelligence in the Banking Sector', A
- Human Rights Seminar: 'Rights Against Trafficking and Rights of Refugees.', A
- Family Law Seminar: 'Live-in Relationships under Hindu Law', A
- Criminal Law Research Paper: 'The Importance of Plea Bargaining in Criminal Law', A
Interests
- Volunteering at local women’s shelters
- Poetry & short story writing
- Reading classic literature (Dickinson, Woolf, Dostoevsky)
- Tudor history & wildlife documentaries (David Attenborough)
Timeline
Legal Counsel
Dugong International Pvt. Ltd.
11.2025 - Current
Legal Associate
Easy Settlement (Lawlance Legal Services Pvt. Ltd.)
09.2025 - 11.2025
Legal Intern
Adv. Roshan Nair
02.2025 - 02.2025
Legal Intern
Jaysham Rao Associates
01.2024 - 01.2024
Legal Intern
Priya Kumar Associates
11.2023 - 11.2023
Legal Intern
Adv. Sunil Kumar
04.2023 - 04.2023
Legal Intern
Ajith Prabhav Associates
11.2022 - 11.2022
B.A., LL.B. (Hons.) -
Ramaiah College of Law
Class XII -
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan
Class X -
Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan