Trishna Devi
Research Fellow
Guwahati
Summary
Legal researcher specializing in law, technology, and rights-based policy. Currently serving as P.A. Sangma Fellow at National Law University Meghalaya. Experienced in academic research, curriculum support, and program coordination. Focus areas include AI liability, data privacy, business law, company law, and criminal justice. Committed to advancing scholarship in business law, human rights, gender justice, and legal innovation. Recognized for academic rigor, strategic thinking, and collaborative efficiency in teaching, research, and policy engagement.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
4060
4060
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
P A Sangma Fellow for Legal and Policy Research
National Law University, Meghalaya
08.2023 - Current
- Assist faculty members in managing various research projects, including tasks such as conducting legal research, drafting proposals, assisting with fieldwork, preparing questionnaires, coordinating surveys, analyzing data, and other related activities.
- Provide research and administrative support to the RKMC Cell as required, ensuring smooth execution of its ongoing projects and initiatives.
- Assist faculty in planning and organising academic events such as workshops, seminars, conferences, and moot courts, contributing to both logistical and content-related aspects.
- Occasionally step in to deliver academic content on behalf of faculty members, ensuring continuity in teaching and learning where needed.
- Help with the administration of internal examinations, including invigilation duties and related responsibilities, when assigned by the faculty.
- Conducted engaging in-class discussions to facilitate learning and encourage participation.
- Demonstrated exceptional leadership qualities while managing multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines without sacrificing quality or accuracy.
- Collaborated with team to optimize workflow and achieve objectives.
Research Associate Trainee
Offshore Research Partners
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Provided research for offshore cases and analysed expert witness profiles for ongoing cases.
- Worked with the legal research team and prepared case briefs on expert work.
Advocate
Civil Court, Guwahati
01.2019 - 10.2020
- Drafted lease agreements, contracts on land matters, and registered sale deeds.
- Drafted legal documents for clients in real estate matters.
- Established trusting relationships with clients by maintaining open lines of communication throughout the entire representation process.
Project Associate
Studio Nilima: Collaborative Network For Research & Capacity Building
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Assisted in the coordination and delivery of free legal aid services to individuals in judicial custody, including managing case records and maintaining regular communication with clients.
- Handled pro bono litigation for detainees, while also managing related documentation, filing procedures, and scheduling.
- Provided litigation and administrative support to senior counsel in criminal cases before the Hon’ble Gauhati High Court, including organising case files, preparing court bundles, and managing hearing schedules.
- Drafted a variety of legal documents such as criminal petitions, bail applications, and writ petitions, ensuring timely submission and procedural compliance.
- Conducted legal research, compiled case briefs for senior counsel, and participated in client meetings, ensuring efficient documentation and follow-up.
- Contributed to the organisation’s prison reform database by researching systemic issues in Assam’s jails, including overcrowding, the status of Declared Foreign Nationals, and inmate healthcare.
- Supported data management efforts by maintaining updated records and research logs for internal use and stakeholder reporting.
- Acted as a liaison between the organisation and external stakeholders such as jail authorities and the Legal Services Authority, facilitating coordinated communication and supporting outreach and advocacy efforts.
- Helped organise prison visits and consultations, ensuring logistical arrangements, documentation, and reporting were efficiently handled.authority.
- Maintained detailed documentation of all project phases, ensuring accurate record-keeping and easy retrieval of information when needed.
- Developed comprehensive project plans that outlined key objectives, milestones, and resource allocation for timely completion.
- Fostered an environment of open communication and transparency, encouraging team members to voice their ideas and concerns in order to promote effective problem solving.
Education
LLM - LAW
National Law School of India University
Bengaluru, India 04.2001 - 01.2023
LLM - Specialization in Business Laws
National Law University And Judicial Academy
Guwahati, India07-2021
BBA LLB (Hons.) - Major in Business Law
National Education Foundation Law College
Guwahati, India11-2017
Skills
Legal Research
Academic Research
Classroom Management
Project coordination
Documentation requirements
Time management abilities
Teamwork and collaboration
Activities
- Guest Lecturer, NEF Law College, 05/31/22 - 06/30/22
- Organizing Member, Sports Law Workshop, 07/21/18
Research Theme
AI Governance through Data Structure Regulation: Need for Regulatory Intervention in setting of data parameters of Algorithmic Content Moderation
Publications
- Biometric Data, Identification and Authentication in India - Legal Framework, Challenges and Impact, International Journal of Law Management & Humanities, 4 Issue 3, 2021, 04/27/23
- Juveniles in Jails: The missing link between Practice & Procedure, Nilima: A Journal of Law and Policy, Vol II Issue1, 2019, 62
Positions Of Responsibility
- Member, The Law And Technology Society ('L-Tech'), NLSIU, 2022-2023
- Student Editor, Vidhika, NEF Law College Magazine, 2017-2018
- Organising Member, Various College Activities- NEF Law College, 2012-2017
Timeline
P A Sangma Fellow for Legal and Policy Research
National Law University, Meghalaya
08.2023 - Current
Research Associate Trainee
Offshore Research Partners
02.2022 - 05.2022
Advocate
Civil Court, Guwahati
01.2019 - 10.2020
Project Associate
Studio Nilima: Collaborative Network For Research & Capacity Building
09.2017 - 12.2018
LLM - LAW
National Law School of India University
04.2001 - 01.2023
LLM - Specialization in Business Laws
National Law University And Judicial Academy
BBA LLB (Hons.) - Major in Business Law
National Education Foundation Law College
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