SHILPI MENON

• Directed academic strategy, curriculum planning, and instructional design for over 1,500 students.
• Supervised recruitment, training, and evaluations of approximately 70 teaching staff members.
• Implemented academic calendars and assessments to enhance student support initiatives.
• Drove technology integration and modern pedagogy in classrooms aligned with NEP learning principles.
• Conducted faculty development programs to promote professional growth and collaboration with stakeholders.

Handled a diverse portfolio of civil, criminal, and corporate matters before District and High Courts.

• Drafted Complex Legal Documents: Authored bail applications, writ petitions, and detailed case notes involving Sections 302, 420, 467, 468, and 471 IPC, along with matters under forest and land laws, service rules, and SARFAESI Act.
• Criminal Defense & Victim Representation: Engaged in criminal trial strategy, bail arguments, and case tracking; successfully drafted anticipatory bail for a co-accused director in a multi-party fraud case, and worked on a murder trial involving Section 302 of the IPC charges.
• Writ & Constitutional Litigation: Appeared and prepared matters involving illegal land acquisition, public auction disputes, forest encroachment, and procedural lapses by government bodies.
• Inquest & Inquiry Analysis: Evaluated post-mortem reports, inquest irregularities, and police conduct to build arguments under CrPC Sections 174 and 176.
• Corporate & Contractual Disputes: Managed documentation for public contract disputes, such as delays in payment for infrastructure development, and analyzed tender and work order compliance issues.
• Legal Research & Case Law Analysis: Researched and cited landmark judgments like Haryana Financial Corporation v. Rajesh Gupta and Smt. Rekha Sahu v. UCO Bank will support arguments on forfeiture, auction process irregularities, and bank obligations.
• Judgment Writing & Draft Review: Assisted in drafting responses and submissions in high-stakes matters, including fraudulent sale of land, encroachment on forest land, and procedural lapses in auction and allotment processes.

• Provided legal support in corporate restructuring, insolvency, and commercial transactions exceeding ₹100 crore in financial exposure.
• Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts, ensuring robust risk allocation and compliance with indemnity clauses.
• Conducted thorough legal due diligence for M&A and asset purchases, identifying potential litigation and compliance issues.
• Assisted counsel teams during insolvency proceedings under IBC, preparing NCLT filings and summarizing updates.
• Researched regulatory requirements, including RBI guidelines and IBC amendments, creating compliance briefs for clients.
• Collaborated with finance and operations teams to align legal documentation with business objectives.
• Maintained transaction trackers and enforced document version control across stakeholders for efficient deal execution.
• Facilitated communication among teams to ensure timely updates and adherence to project timelines.