KAUSTUBH SHANDILYA
Advocate
Lucknow
Summary
Practicing Criminal Lawyer with a strong academic background and a passion for justice. I have worked in particular White Collar Criminal Defence where I have demonstrated legal research and writing skills, including drafting legal memoranda, petitions, replies, complaints, representations, etc and analyzing case laws. Excellent oral and written communication abilities, combined with the ability to work collaboratively and independently. I have worked in many high-profile cases including the PMLA trial of Delhi CM Mr. Arvind Kejriwal, and the matrimonial disputes of Mrs. Priti Saraf (w/o Mr.Umesh Safar, owner of Hyatt Hotel Chain) and Mrs. Priya Bansal (w/o Mr. Sachin Bansal, founder of Flipkart) amongst others. Seeking an opportunity to apply legal knowledge in a challenging environment to further develop skills and contribute to the success of a law firm or organization.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
Chambers of Adv. Mudit Jain
01.2024 - Current
- Drafting Legal Documents, Preparing Breifing Notes, Representing Clients in Court, Client Counselling
- Gaining handy experience of PMLA, NI Act, DV Act apart from other Criminal Law matters.
- Research, Analysis and Drafting in High-Profile Cases like ED vs Arvind Kejriwal, Priti Saraf vs Umesh Saraf, Sachin Bansal vs Priya Bansal, etc
- Practical experience of litigation from filing the case in court uptill arguing before the Judge.
Probation
Chambers of Adv. Mudit Jain
- Observed residents for compliance and behavior issues.
- Created and maintained case hearing information to keep leadership up-to-date on offender status.
- Compiled information from law enforcement and conducted interviews with youth offenders.
- Interpreted legal concepts and issues to complete and close out cases.
Internship
Hon'ble Justice Subhash Vidyarthi
09.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked with Hon'ble Justice Subhash Vidyarthi when he was a celebrated advocate, particularly in civil litigation.
- Provided exceptional client service by promptly addressing inquiries, ensuring a high level of satisfaction among clientele.
- Completed research, compiled data, updated spreadsheets, and produced timely reports.
- Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.
- Collaborated effectively with team members across departments, fostering a cohesive work environment conducive to accomplishing shared objectives.
- Attended Court hearings and observed Mediation
Internship
Dr. Adish Aggarwala Law Chambers
02.2020 - 07.2020
- Assisted in research work for the culmination of Dr. Aggarwala's book.
- Actively participated in team meetings, offering insightful suggestions that led to innovative problem-solving strategies.
- Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Utilized strong communication abilities during presentations which led to increased understanding among colleagues regarding project goals and objectives.
Internship
Chambers of Adv. Kuldeep Johri
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Conducted extensive research for cases.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Gained valuable experience working within a specific domain, applying learned concepts directly into relevant disputes situations.
- Analyzed problems and worked with teams to develop solutions.
- Demonstrated creativity and resourcefulness through the development of innovative solutions.
Internship
Lokayukta Uttar Pradesh
10.2019 - 11.2019
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Developed effective improvement plans in alignment with goals and specifications.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
Education
BA LLB -
University of Lucknow
Intermediate - undefined
La Martiniere College Lucknow
HighSchool - undefined
La Martiniere College Lucknow
Skills
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Phone
6394150387, 7510068393
Professional Enhancement
- Moot Court/Debates
- Won Inter-Collegiate Debate Competition
- Participated in the 2nd SAARCLAW-JLU International Moot Court Competition
- Participated twice in Intra College Moot Court Competition
Special Volunteering Opportunities
- Vivekanand Samta Foundation in year 2018-19
- Ekal Vidyalaya Foundation of India in the year 2019
- Go Green Save Earth Foundation in the year 2019
- Established Human Street Foundation in the year 2020, and organized various socio-legal campaigns under it
Extracurricular Activities
Runner-Up in Inter-College Debate Competition Participated in Inter-university Debate Competition Played football at the zonal level Played multiple intercity cricket tournaments Worked as a Sports Head at Lucknow University Cultural & Sports Committee
Projects
Worked as CEO of The Law Street, and organized various events and competitions like THINK, REASON, DEBATE, and 1st Shri Pushkar Singh Baghel Memorial National Online Memorial Writing Competition Conducted Talk Shows with Prof Jagmohan Singh (nephew of Shaheed Bhagat Singh), and Ashfaqulla Khan (grandson of Shaheed Ashfaqulla Khan)
Timeline
Associate
Chambers of Adv. Mudit Jain
01.2024 - Current
Internship
Chambers of Adv. Kuldeep Johri
01.2022 - 03.2022
Internship
Hon'ble Justice Subhash Vidyarthi
09.2020 - 12.2020
Internship
Dr. Adish Aggarwala Law Chambers
02.2020 - 07.2020
Internship
Lokayukta Uttar Pradesh
10.2019 - 11.2019
Probation
Chambers of Adv. Mudit Jain
BA LLB -
University of Lucknow
Intermediate - undefined
La Martiniere College Lucknow
HighSchool - undefined
La Martiniere College Lucknow
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