Ishita Bagchi

• Technology Contracts & Licensing: Draft, negotiate, and manage contracts related to software licensing, SaaS agreements, IP transfers, vendor partnerships, and data services.
• Regulatory Compliance & Data Privacy: Ensure compliance with global tech regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, IT Act, and emerging AI governance frameworks. Advise on data protection, cybersecurity, and cross-border data flows.
• Intellectual Property Management: Oversee IP strategy, including patents, trademarks, copyrights, and open-source compliance. Collaborate with product teams to safeguard innovation.
• Risk and Litigation Management: Identify legal risks in product development, marketing, and operations. Manage disputes, coordinate with external counsel, and lead resolution strategies.
• Corporate Governance & Transactions: Support M&A, joint ventures, and strategic investments. Ensure legal compliance in board matters, entity structuring, and shareholder relations.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with engineering, product, compliance, and HR teams to embed legal best practices into business processes and product lifecycles.

Data Privacy & Risk Assessment Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Analyze global technology regulations, including GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and cybersecurity laws.
• Monitor emerging legislation on AI, data privacy, and digital security.
• Support compliance teams in implementing controls, and preparing for audits.
• Review software licensing agreements, SaaS contracts, and vendor terms.
• Ensure contracts align with data protection standards, and intellectual property rights.
• Assist in drafting clauses related to cybersecurity obligations and breach protocols.
• Conduct legal risk assessments for data handling, storage, and transfer practices.
• Evaluate third-party risk, and advise on mitigation strategies.
• Support incident response teams with legal documentation during data breaches.
• Research and document IP claims, patent filings, and trademark protections.
• Assist in managing open-source compliance and proprietary software usage.
• Organize documentation for cyber-related disputes, regulatory inquiries, or internal investigations.
• Coordinate with external counsel on litigation involving tech and data issues.
• Work closely with engineering, product, and security teams to ensure legal alignment.
• Translate complex legal requirements into actionable guidance for technical teams.