RIYA KHANNA

• Practicing as an Advocate before the Punjab and Haryana High Court.
• Representing clients before the District Courts at Mohali and Chandigarh.
• Filing and arguing cases independently, as well as working in collaboration with associates in the High Court and District Courts.
• Actively practicing before the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT), Chandigarh.
• Specializing in service law matters with extensive involvement in departmental proceedings.
• Handling matrimonial disputes before the High Court.
• Appearing in bail matters, writ petitions, both civil and criminal cases.

During my internship, I compiled exhibits for trial presentations to help attorneys illustrate key evidence effectively, participated in client consultations to address their concerns and provide case-related information, collaborated with fellow interns on group projects to build a positive team environment, contributed to developing internal policies and procedures to streamline firm operations, and attended court hearings to gain a deeper understanding of trial procedures and advocacy strategies.

I gained firsthand experience and understanding of courtroom proceedings and legal trials, optimized office procedures to enhance efficiency and ensure smoother workflow, effectively managed client expectations through open and transparent communication, consistently delivered high-quality work in line with stringent legal industry standards and chambers’ guidelines, maintained up-to-date status reports for upcoming hearings, and conducted thorough research while organizing and analyzing data, updating spreadsheets, and generating timely reports.