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Extracurricular Activities
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Eleena Mariam Mathew

Eleena Mariam Mathew

Doha

Summary

Internationally trained legal professional with an LL.M. from UCLA and an Honors LL.B. from Jindal Global Law School. Experienced in litigation, IP, and corporate law through internships and clerkships across the U.S., Qatar, and India. Skilled in legal research, drafting, and client advisory, with a focus on intellectual property and entertainment law.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Litigation Law Clerk

B&D Law Group
Los Angeles
08.2024 - Current
  • Drafted mediation briefs that contributed to successful settlements in multiple cases.
  • Assisted in preparing oppositions to motions for summary judgment, resulting in a significant win for the firm.
  • Managed the discovery process by propounding and responding to discovery requests.
  • Assisted attorneys in preparing for client meetings and court appearances, ensuring thorough case presentations.
  • Collaborated with the legal team on case strategy and client communication, fostering strong attorney-client relationships.

Legal Intern

Eversheds Sutherland
Doha
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Researched compliance obligations for clients in the Qatar Financial Centre and drafted a detailed memorandum.
  • Researched General Data Protection Regulation requirements and presented findings to client.
  • Assisted with the production of a bible of documents for an IPO, which included reviewing the IPO prospectus and organizing essential documents.
  • Shadowed various client meetings regarding listings on Qatar Stock Exchange and various other corporate matters.

Legal Intern

Cholamandal IP
Chennai
01.2022 - 02.2022
  • Filed geographical indication applications for two local Indian products.
  • Drafted four trademark applications along with supporting user affidavits and review petitions.
  • Helped protect clients' trademarks by drafting cease and desist letters for trademark infringement.

Legal Intern

Veeksha Law LLP
Kochi
12.2019 - 01.2020
  • Drafted and tracked due diligence checklists to streamline client transactions.
  • Assisted clients with company incorporation processes and regulatory compliance.

Legal Intern

Legacy Partners LLP
Calicut
06.2019 - 07.2019
  • Prepared documents for trademark registration, following a thorough trademark availability search.
  • Drafted legal notices and partnership agreements, ensuring compliance with local laws.
  • Assisted client with application for membership to a direct selling association.

Education

Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Media, Entertainment, Technology, and Sports Law and Policy

UCLA School of Law
Los Angeles, California
05.2024

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B., with Honors) -

Jindal Global Law School
Sonipat, India
05.2023

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Drafting briefs
  • Discovery management
  • Compliance analysis
  • Client relationship management
  • Trademark protection

Extracurricular Activities

  • Completed a 40-hour Mediation training experiential course at UCLA
  • Member of the O.P. Jindal University Table Tennis Team
  • Winner of the Banyan League Table Tennis Tournament and represented JGU at Magnus Sports Fest

Languages

  • Malayalam, Native
  • English, Fluent
  • Hindi, Conversational

Timeline

Litigation Law Clerk

B&D Law Group
08.2024 - Current

Legal Intern

Eversheds Sutherland
01.2023 - 02.2023

Legal Intern

Cholamandal IP
01.2022 - 02.2022

Legal Intern

Veeksha Law LLP
12.2019 - 01.2020

Legal Intern

Legacy Partners LLP
06.2019 - 07.2019

Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Media, Entertainment, Technology, and Sports Law and Policy

UCLA School of Law

Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Laws (LL.B., with Honors) -

Jindal Global Law School
Eleena Mariam Mathew