Devika Kishore
Thiruvananthapuram
Summary
Highly focused, confident, dedicated lawyer with a strong background in litigation, legal research, and drafting. Committed to upholding the law and leveraging its full strength to provide assistance to individuals in need and foster trust in the judicial system. Skilled in analyzing complex legal issues, developing persuasive arguments, and delivering effective solutions. Adept at building strong relationships with clients and colleagues, ensuring open communication and collaboration for successful case outcomes.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Consultant
Upwork
01.2023 - Current
- Collaborated with clients across the USA and UK, providing guidance in commercial transactions
- Drafted and negotiated contracts, ensuring compliance with legal standards and client needs
- Achieved Top Rated status through high client satisfaction and quality service delivery
Associate Solution Advisor
Deloitte India (Offices of the US)
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Proficient in legal document review services with experience in reviewing and analyzing legal documents to identify relevant information and assist with the discovery process in litigation cases
- Successfully reviewed a high volume of documents for a world-renowned Football League, categorizing them for Responsive Issue Tags, Non-responsive, Attorney-Client Privilege, Work Product, and Personally Identifiable Information (PII) with a high degree of accuracy and efficiency
- Performed document review for a leading American Multinational Technology and leading American automotive Company and, categorized documents for Responsive Issue Tags, Privilege types, and Personally Identifiable Information (PII), contributing to the effective management of sensitive information
- Conducted thorough review of internal documents, effectively identifying and analyzing information pertinent to the subject matter at hand
- Received extensive training in document review, sampling, and quality control (QC) searches using various software platforms including Relativity, OpenText, and Reveal Brainspaces, both internally and through external training programs, to ensure top-level proficiency in these processes
Associate Lawyer
District Court Thiruvananthapuram (Santhosh and Supriya Associates)
11.2019 - 10.2020
- Represented clients in family law, property rights, and insurance claims, providing comprehensive legal counsel
- Drafted NDAs, legal contracts, and arbitration agreements, facilitating effective legal communication
Legal Intern
Kochhar & Co. Inc
05.2017 - 06.2017
- Company Overview: Dubai, UAE
- Assisted in drafting wills, powers of attorney, and business documents; observed court proceedings
- Authored an article on Space Law for a leading legal blog
- Dubai, UAE
Legal Intern
Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd.
05.2016 - 06.2016
- Engaged in legal research related to infrastructure claims and corporate governance
Legal Intern
Kerala State Mediation and Conciliation Centre
07.2015 - 08.2015
- Gained insights into Alternative Dispute Resolution practices and observed arbitration proceedings
Legal Intern
Dandapani Associates
06.2015 - 07.2015
- Company Overview: Cochin
- Conducted legal research and assisted in drafting legal documents
- Cochin
Education
Master's - Law, Policy, and Good Governance
Symbiosis Law School
01.2021
Bachelor’s - 5 Year Integrated Course
Kerala Law Academy Law College
01.2019
Skills
- Legal Research & Drafting
- Litigation Support & Advisory
- Regulatory Compliance
- Contract Negotiation
- Policy Development
- Client Relationship Management
- Strategic Planning & Analysis
- Strong Communication & Presentation Skills
- Dispute resolution
- Employment law
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Legal research
- Litigation support
Accomplishments
- Participation in National Workshop on “Alternative Dispute Resolutions” organized by Kerala Law Academy Law College.
- Participation in International Seminar on “Human Rights Lawyering” at the Centre for Advanced Legal Studies and Research.
- Representation of Kerala Law Academy Law College at the 26th All India Moot Court Competition.
- Participation in conference on Right to Breathe Clean Air: Health and Environment Related SDGs conducted by Symbiosis Law School, Pune.
Publications
- "Political and Executive Dominance on Judicial Review: The Current Conflicts in India" - International Journal of Law Management & Humanities.
- "Impact of Social Media on Globalization: A Boon or a Bane in India" - SUPREMO AMICUS.
- "Juvenile Delinquency Justice Delivery: A Road Towards Reformation or Degeneration" - Journal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues (Scopus Indexed).
- "Need for Comprehensive Space Law in India" - blog by Faizal Latheef (Business Attorney, UAE).
Hobbies and Interests
- Cooking
- Content Creation (YouTube)
- Dancing
- Reading
- Traveling
Personal Information
- Title: Lawyer
- Date of Birth: 05/10/96
Disclaimer
I hereby declare that all information provided is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
Timeline
Legal Consultant
Upwork
01.2023 - Current
Associate Solution Advisor
Deloitte India (Offices of the US)
05.2022 - 05.2023
Associate Lawyer
District Court Thiruvananthapuram (Santhosh and Supriya Associates)
11.2019 - 10.2020
Legal Intern
Kochhar & Co. Inc
05.2017 - 06.2017
Legal Intern
Kerala State Civil Supplies Corporation Ltd.
05.2016 - 06.2016
Legal Intern
Kerala State Mediation and Conciliation Centre
07.2015 - 08.2015
Legal Intern
Dandapani Associates
06.2015 - 07.2015
Bachelor’s - 5 Year Integrated Course
Kerala Law Academy Law College
Master's - Law, Policy, and Good Governance
Symbiosis Law School
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