Qualified to practice law in Ohio and India, counsels corporate
clients regarding a broad range of national and international
business transactions. Represents companies in legal issues related
to India, including outsourcing agreements, joint ventures, tax
structuring, mergers and acquisitions, project finance, investment
issues, technology transfer, intellectual property and management
and operation strategies.
Focuses on litigation with emphasis in insurance liquidation matters.
Career Highlights
Served in India with the law firm of Mulla & Mulla &
Craigie Blunt & Caroe from 1998-2002 in their Mumbai and Bangalore
offices.
Selected as an “Ohio Rising Star” by Law &
Politics Magazine, a publication that recognizes the top
up-and-coming attorneys in the state, based on voting by individuals
previously identified by the magazine as “Ohio Super Lawyers®.”
Ohio Super Lawyers are said to represent the top 5 percent of
the legal profession.
Professional Memberships and Volunteer Activities
American Bar Association, member
Asian Indian American Business Group (AIABG), General Counsel
Bar Council of State of Maharasthra and Goa, India, member
Columbus Council on World Affairs (CCWA), member
Columbus Bar Association, member
Ohio State Bar Association, member
Publications and Presentations
“Destination India - Doing Business and More,” Bar
Briefs, 2006.
“Doing Business in India,” Emerging Markets Class
of Fisher College, OSU, presented 2007.
“Legal Implications of Business in India,” International
Law Society, Capital University Law School, Ohio, presented 2007.
"Legal Ways of Recovering Money in India," NACM, presented
2007.
"Implications of Investment in India: Gateway to Trade,"
seminar by SODEC and U.S. Department of Commerce, presented 2007.
Bar Admissions
Ohio
Bar Council of State of Maharasthra and Goa, India
The Supreme Court of India
Education
Juris Doctorate (LL.B.) (2000) Mumbai University, Government Law College
Bombay, Maharasthra, India
Graduated with honors; Best Student Award, 1998; Grand Moot Court,
Gold Medalist, 1997
Bachelor of Legal Science (B.L.S.) (1997) Mumbai University, Government Law College
Bombay, Maharasthra, India