SHIVANI SHARMA
NEW DELHI
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven Advocate with one year of hands-on experience in litigation and court practice. Demonstrated expertise in case preparation, legal research, and courtroom representation. Adept at crafting compelling arguments, negotiating settlements, and delivering persuasive presentations. Strong analytical skills and a solid understanding of legal procedures, coupled with a commitment to upholding justice and client interests. Proven ability to manage multiple cases efficiently while maintaining high standards of professionalism and ethics.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Legal Counsel
AGGARWAL AND ASSOCIATES
NEW DELHI
08.2023 - Current
- Reviewed and drafted various legal documents including contracts, rent agreements, pleadings, bail applications, writ petitions, and briefs.
- Researched case law for use in drafting opinions or motions.
- Conducted legal research on various criminal law issues.
- Counseled clients in pre-trial, trial, and post-trial proceedings.
- Argued cases related to evidence, sentencing, and other matters of criminal law.
- Filed appeals with appellate courts challenging decisions rendered by lower courts.
- Prepared written briefs summarizing facts of cases that were under review by appellate courts.
- Expertise in managing and resolving NDPS cases efficiently
Legal Intern
CHAMBER OF CHETAN SHARMA, ASG
NEW DELHI
03.2023 - 04.2024
- Studied and analyzed case files for daily court proceedings.
- Assisted in legal research, document review and preparation for important cases concerning policymaking at the High Court of Delhi, such as those associated with Rare disease.
Legal Intern
CHAMBER OF ASHOK AGARWAL
NEW DELHI
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Drafted PIL letters about the unavailability of basic amenities in Government run Schools to the Rajasthan High Court (Jaipur Bench), Orissa High Court, and Haryana & Chandigarh High Court.
- Prepared writs focusing on EWS category admission matters; Assisted in the development of LPA and Review petition documents.
- Observed Court proceedings at the High Court of Delhi, preparing various case briefs and drafts. Prepared briefs on Education and Health related matters as well
- Contributed to the resolution of Writ Petitions in the High Court of Delhi pertaining to Education (Admissions, Pensions) and Health matters
Legal Intern
G.S. GANGWAR & ASSOCIATES
NOIDA
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Drafted application for fund recovery and interest, along with a Legal Notice to Deputy Secretary at RERA (Uttar Pradesh Real Estate Regulatory Authority), Greater Noida
- Adeptly analyzed and assessed various topics, including consumer complaints
Legal Intern
PRIME LEGAL INDIA LAW OFFICES
NOIDA
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Drafted lease agreements and structured questionnaire for commercial space leasing.
- Drafted legal opinion documents for company cases.
- Analyzed case laws to gain comprehensive understanding of legal compliance requirements related to Indian Arbitration and Conciliation Act; Food Safety and Standards (Food Products Standards and Food Additives) Regulation.
Legal Intern
CHAMBER OF VINOD GAUR (MEDIATOR), TIS HAZARI COURT
NEW DELHI
03.2021 - 04.2021
- Assisted parties in identifying key interests, needs, and concerns related to their dispute.
- Provided guidance on how best to communicate effectively with each other while mediating.
- Informed clients of relevant laws, regulations, policies, and procedures that may impact their case.
- Assisted senior in the preparation of trial materials.
Legal Intern
CHAMBER OF JOGENDER YADAV, DWARKA COURT
NEW DELHI
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Organized files, documents, notes, and other materials relevant to a case or transaction.
- Managed coordination of services and support activities for legal office.
- Prepared preliminary versions of courts' appeal documents, matrimonial documents and writs.
Legal Intern
CHAMBER OF SEEMA PRABHAKAR, ROHINI COURT
NEW DELHI
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Participated in client meetings with senior's supervision.
- Organized files, documents, notes, and other materials relevant to a case or transaction.
- Ensured the accuracy and compliance of contracts, case files, suits, bail applications, and charge sheets by conducting detailed reviews.
- Maintained updated records of pending cases or transactions.
- Assisted senior in preparation for hearings, trials, mediations, and arbitrations.
Education
B.A.LL.B -
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies (IP University)
New Delhi01.2018
Senior Secondary Schooling -
Guru Nanak Public School
Punjabi Bagh, New DelhiSecondary Schooling -
Virendra Swaroop Memorial Public School
Kanpur, UPSkills
- Litigation Expertise
- Court Procedures
- Well versed with electronic fling system
- Effective Communicaton
- Legal Research & Analysis
- Legal research using SSC online, Manupatra, ipleader, etc
- Negotiation Skills
- Client Advocacy
Accomplishments
- Participated and attended the webinar “LEGALODRAFTO’19” by Imperium be the change, held on 2nd April, 2019.
- Successfully completed the programme “Training in Self Defence Techniques” held from 23rd September, 2019 to 4th October, 2019 by w/ct Sashi Kala under (Special Police Unit for Women and Children, Malviya Nagar Police Complex, New Delhi).
- Attended the webinar ‘3rd National Symposium on Landmark Cases of 2019’ by Think India, held on 12th January, 2020.
- Been a Para Legal Volunteer (Delhi State Legal Services Authority) constituted under the ‘Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987) an Act of Parliament Under the Administrative Control of High Court of Delhi which was issued on 1st December, 2019 and was valid upto 30th November, 2020.
- Participated in MAIMS Induction Moot Court Competition 2021, held on 6th June, 2021.
- Certificate Course on “Legal Drafting” organized by Anil Dutt Sharma & Associates (5th August, 2021 – 5th September, 2021).
- Volunteered and Participated in Think India Delhi LAW SUMMIT 2021, held on 27th November, 2021.
- Attended a panel discussion on Sex Work as “Work” by NLU Delhi, held on 17th November, 2022.
LANGUAGES
- English
- Hindi
Timeline
Associate Legal Counsel
AGGARWAL AND ASSOCIATES
08.2023 - Current
Legal Intern
CHAMBER OF CHETAN SHARMA, ASG
03.2023 - 04.2024
Legal Intern
CHAMBER OF ASHOK AGARWAL
08.2022 - 09.2022
Legal Intern
G.S. GANGWAR & ASSOCIATES
07.2022 - 08.2022
Legal Intern
PRIME LEGAL INDIA LAW OFFICES
08.2021 - 09.2021
Legal Intern
CHAMBER OF VINOD GAUR (MEDIATOR), TIS HAZARI COURT
03.2021 - 04.2021
Legal Intern
CHAMBER OF JOGENDER YADAV, DWARKA COURT
05.2020 - 06.2020
Legal Intern
CHAMBER OF SEEMA PRABHAKAR, ROHINI COURT
07.2019 - 08.2019
B.A.LL.B -
Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies (IP University)
Senior Secondary Schooling -
Guru Nanak Public School
Secondary Schooling -
Virendra Swaroop Memorial Public School
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