SANYA CHELLANI
Sydney, Australia,NSW
Summary
An ambitious final year UNSW JD candidate with robust foundation in Indian law equipped with diverse legal experiences and exceptional interpersonal skills. Eagerly keen to pursue legal roles in the realm of personal injury law to leverage a unique cross-cultural legal perspective.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dispute Resolution Intern
Australian Disputes Centre
04.2024 - Current
- Supported case management process by maintaining organized case files, tracking deadlines, and ensuring compliance with procedural requirements
- Trained in mediation sessions, observing and learning from experienced mediators to understand techniques for conflict resolution.
- Assisted with administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments, managing correspondence and organised annual ADC awards event.
- Engaged in client communications, providing updates on case progress and assisting with preparation of documents for submission to relevant parties.
Student Services Advisor
UNSW: Nucleus Student Hub
10.2023 - Current
- Identified and effectively addressed student issues promptly with creative and proactive approaches. Showcased critical thinking to navigate complex queries and search for suitable resolutions
- Proficiency in handling various administrative tasks related to student lifecycle processes, including enrolment, record management, and graduation procedures
- Ability to navigate and utilize relevant softwares and confidential databases for administrative purposes.
- Interacted professionally and respectfully with students and internal team members of various cultural backgrounds and positions
Human Resources Director
Women In Consulting Society UNSW
01.2024 - Current
- As HR Director at UNSW Society for 2024, I championed a culture of collaboration and belonging, conducted talent acquisition, employee development, policy implementation, driving organizational success and promoting diversity, equity, and well-being
- Solely organized an engaging event for business school students, showcasing our society's values and securing prizes, two important leads, furthering our community outreach and impact
Guest Relations Officer
Luna Park Sydney
12.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted guests with purchasing tickets, answering questions, and resolving any issues related to ticketing
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns
- Developed and actualized customer service initiatives to decrease wait times. Helped large volume of customers every day with positive attitude and focus on customer satisfaction
Paralegal
Fair Share Group
01.2023 - 03.2023
- Perform legal research, drafting memoranda and correspondence, reviewing legal documents and expedite legal procedures.
- Streamlined communication with clients by drafting correspondence and tracking case progress
Legal Intern
Singhania & Partners
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Associated with drafting advices and agreements for corporates concerning cross-border transactions, inter-corporate & related party transactions between India, US, Italy and more
- Created highly articulated internal company agreements such as SHA, SPA, employment agreements, proposed CSR opinions, liaison office compliances
- Prepared legal opinions on export factoring, right to first refusal, CFDs as per RBI and FEMA, SOP of combating sexual harassment at workplace, analyzed arbitration awards in detail
Legal Intern
National Highways Authority India& KPMG Consortium
03.2022 - 04.2022
- Reviewed arbitration of National Highways Authority of India's cases as per internationally set standards (BOT/HAM/EPC) and prepared synopsis of each award, drafting memoranda, and correspondence
- Conducted legal audits for NHAI's arbitration awards against contractors
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency of NHAI's newly build arbitration ecosystem
Legal Intern
JKT Co & LLP
02.2022 - 03.2022
- Drafted Ed Tech Consultancy, End User, Employment, Purchase Agreement, Privacy Policy, Employee Resource book for Dubai based Tech firms and MNC’s of Indian subsidiary
- Drafted Legal Notices for Debt Recovery and replies for Police Complaints and attended Client Meetings
- Conducted in depth research on RBI Guidelines, FEMA, IBC, COTPA, Trademark Act, DIPPT & DIIP provisions for various projects and regulations to set up an E-Commerce startup
Customer Service Manager
Alfa Enterprises
11.2021 - 03.2022
- Resolved customer complaints while prioritizing customer satisfaction and loyalty. Followed through with client requests to resolve problems
- Trained and regularly mentored associates on performance-oriented strategies and customer service techniques. Created and reviewed invoices to confirm accuracy
- Supervised employees and assessed performances to determine training needs and define accurate plans for decreasing process lags
Legal Intern
Gaggar & Partners
09.2021 - 10.2021
- Created articulate research on international cyber fraud between India & Cambodia, adherence to privacy laws on federal and state US Governments v. Google Inc. and related matters including drafting of multiple case briefs
- Performed various researches in litigation technicalities, deficiency in services under consumer law and patent illegality & public policy violation under arbitration law
Legal Intern
KHR Chambers
08.2021 - 09.2021
- Conducted thorough research on application of Res-Judicata and necessary parties, third party witness in arbitration proceedings, secondary evidence's admission to assess probable outcomes and potential arguments
- Prepared various exhibits for attorneys by analyzing MCAI arbitral tribunal rules, proceedings structure, case order summaries and legal resolutions for non-compete clause in employment agreements
- Attended court proceedings, client counselling sessions and scrutinized grounds of appeals in an extensive dispute of will
Legal Intern
Alaya Legal
07.2020 - 08.2020
- Dealt with corporate legal due diligence, conducted research on various topics including, but not limited to cartelization of oil - India & USA
- Drafted correspondence and legal documentation and disseminated materials to appropriate parties
Legal Intern
PSL Advocates & Solicitors
05.2020 - 06.2020
- Conducted extensive research associated with insolvency and bankruptcy law, corporate law, family law, arbitration law and constitutional law
- Prepared and submitted corporate reports, data, and materials as per the client
Education
Juris Doctor - Postgraduation in Law
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Sydney, Australia12.2024
Bachelors of Business Administration And Law -
VIPS, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
New Delhi, India07.2022
Timeline
Dispute Resolution Intern
Australian Disputes Centre
04.2024 - Current
Human Resources Director
Women In Consulting Society UNSW
01.2024 - Current
Student Services Advisor
UNSW: Nucleus Student Hub
10.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Fair Share Group
01.2023 - 03.2023
Guest Relations Officer
Luna Park Sydney
12.2022 - 01.2024
Legal Intern
Singhania & Partners
06.2022 - 07.2022
Legal Intern
National Highways Authority India& KPMG Consortium
03.2022 - 04.2022
Legal Intern
JKT Co & LLP
02.2022 - 03.2022
Customer Service Manager
Alfa Enterprises
11.2021 - 03.2022
Legal Intern
Gaggar & Partners
09.2021 - 10.2021
Legal Intern
KHR Chambers
08.2021 - 09.2021
Legal Intern
Alaya Legal
07.2020 - 08.2020
Legal Intern
PSL Advocates & Solicitors
05.2020 - 06.2020
Juris Doctor - Postgraduation in Law
University of New South Wales (UNSW)
Bachelors of Business Administration And Law -
VIPS, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University
Research Work
- Non-consensual posting of pictures on social media
- Evolution of child slavery and labour
Training
- Virtual Training Programme on “Legal Know-How for Start-Ups" with Singhania & Partners
- Moot court sessions
- Legal Drafting
- Legal Negotiator Training by Dr.Claudia Winkler - The Negotiation Academy, Vienna
Projects
- Delhi State Legal Services Authority - Engaged in various projects as a Paralegal Volunteer
- Secured Runner-up position in National Legal Notice Drafting Competition 2021, organised by Legal Foxes
- EK PAHAL x GOONJ - Created an organisation (Ek Pahal) and held various clothes donation drive for the needy
- CHINTAN - Social Work involved in creating awareness among people about usage of PET, plastics and the importance of proper waste disposal at the railway stations
- Active member of VIPS Legal Aid Society
- Bombay Diplomacy Summit 2017
- Magnum Concilium MUN 2017-18
- Organizing Committee - 6th VIPS Int. Law Moot Court Competition, 2019
- Organizing Committee - 13th VIPS Intra Law Moot Court Competition, 2020
Accomplishments
- Founded and established "Ek Pahal," a charitable organization dedicated to aiding disaster-affected
communities through impactful donation drives. - Secured Runner-up position in National Legal Notice Drafting Competition 2021 by Legal Foxes
- Awarded "Outstanding Court Master" in the 13th VIPS Intra Law Moot Court Competition, 2020
Volunteering
- Delhi State Legal Services Authority - As a paralegal, volunteered in legal clinic where individuals sought assistance with their legal concerns and assisted clients by documenting their issues and providing valuable support under the guidance of a solicitor
- CHINTAN - Played an active role in creating awareness among the public about the responsible usage of PET and plastics, emphasizing the significance of proper waste disposal at railway stations
Co-curricular activities
- Participated in the 'Gilbert + Tobin Open Mooting Program', demonstrating strong advocacy, presentation and case analysis abilities
- Participated in the UNSW Witness Examination Competition, showcasing strong advocacy and examination skills that resulted in a favourable outcome
- Successfully managed a team of 20 volunteers, participated in planning and logistics to fundraising and marketing of the 6th 'VIPS Inter Law Moot Court Competition', 2019
- Engaged in the prestigious 'Youth Parliament Bombay Diplomacy Summit' 2017, involving diplomatic discussions and collaborative problem-solving exercises.
- Valued member of the VIPS Legal Aid Society, contributing to pro bono legal services and community outreach initiatives.
- Represented Egypt in the security council for 'Magnum Concilium': Model United Nations, 2017-18
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