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Adv MAHAK KIYAWAT

Advocate | Contract Drafting, Due Diligence & Regulatory Compliance | 3+ Years PQE | Cyber Review Analyst at Epiq Global | Pursuing Diploma in Corporate Law (LawSikho)

Kalyan Dombivli

6+ years of work experience

Epiq
Jul 20261 moPresent

Navi Mumbai

Engaged as Cyber Review Analyst at Epiq Global (via eTeam Infoservices Pvt. Ltd.), conducting eDiscovery document review, PII/PHI data classification, and ESI analysis in support of litigation and data breach response workflows. - **eDiscovery Document Review:** Conducting structured, protocol-driven review of electronically stored information (ESI) for identification and extraction of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Personal Health Information (PHI) in support of litigation, data breach response, and regulatory compliance mandates - **Data Classification & Extraction:** Applying systematic data classification frameworks to high-volume document sets — identifying direct and indirect PII identifiers (name, Aadhar/SSN, DOB, financial account data, biometric data) and PHI (diagnoses, treatment records, health insurance data) per project-specific review protocols - **Confidentiality & Data Governance:** Maintaining strict confidentiality of all organization and client information in a remote, monitored review environment — operating in compliance with data protection obligations and client-specific security protocols governing ESI handling - **Cross-Functional Compliance Support:** Supporting legal and compliance teams across data privacy, cyber incident review, and regulatory response workflows — leveraging DPDPA 2023 certification and litigation background to apply data protection principles in a structured eDiscovery setting
High Court Of Madhya Pradesh
Sep 20223 yrs 11 mosJul 2026

Itarsi

•Client Advisory — Corporate & Commercial: Advised corporate and banking clients on contract structuring, regulatory compliance, and transactional risk •Contract Drafting: Drafted commercial and corporate agreements for clients — sale deeds, development agreements, loan agreements, joint venture MoUs, mortgage deeds, lease deeds, indemnity bonds, and powers of attorney •Document Review: Conducted structured document review across multi-party client transactions — examined title documents, loan files, collateral records, corporate authorisations, and regulatory filings to identify inconsistencies, missing conditions precedent, and risk flags before deal closure. •Contract Redlining & Negotiation: Reviewed and redlined counterparty drafts on behalf of clients — performed clause-level legal risk assessment, proposed alternative language, and negotiated indemnity caps, termination triggers, warranty scope, and dispute resolution mechanisms. •Title Verification & Due Diligence: Conducted 12-year and 30-year title chain reviews for client transactions — traced ownership history, verified mutation entries, identified encumbrances, and prepared structured legal due diligence reports. •Banking & NBFC Client Advisory: Reviewed KYC documentation, title opinions, and security creation records for financial institution •Regulatory & Compliance Advisory: Advised clients on the Companies Act, Banking Regulation Act, RBI circulars, FEMA, and DPDP Act 2023 — drafting compliance notes and translating regulatory changes into actionable advice •Litigation & Court Appearances: Represented clients independently before the High Court, District Court, Family Court, Revenue Courts, and DRTs — argued admission hearings, interim applications, and final hearings; drafted plaints •Legal Research & AI-Assisted Drafting: Conducted statutory and precedent research on SCC Online AI and Manupatra AI; used Spellbook and Draft Pro to generate first drafts
High Court of Delhi
Jun 20224 mosSep 2022

Delhi High Court

Advised clients on legal strategy for civil and commercial disputes; independently drafted pleadings, applications, and interim relief prayers across District Court and quasi-judicial matters. – Conducted statutory and case law research on Manupatra and SCC Online; prepared document review summaries and research notes for senior counsel arguments.
District Court, Pune
Mar 20212 mosApr 2021

Pune district court

Assisted in client-facing civil litigation matters — drafted pleadings and legal opinions; developed foundational document review and court procedure skills under supervision of senior counsel
High Court of Punjab and Haryana
Apr 20192 yrs 1 moApr 2021

Chandīgarh Area, India

Drafted pleadings and legal opinions across consumer and civil client matters; gained sustained exposure to court documentation, legal drafting, and litigation support over a two-year engagement.

Education

Ajeenkya D Y Patil University

Ba LLB, Law

Ajeenkya D Y Patil University

20175 yrs2022
LawSikho

Diploma of Education, Corporate law and practice, governance, transaction and dispute

LawSikho

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Advocate | Contract Drafting, Due Diligence & Regulatory Compliance | 3+ Years PQE | Cyber Review Analyst at Epiq Global | Pursuing Diploma in Corporate Law (LawSikho)

About

Advocate with 3+ years of post-qualification experience handling client matters at a litigation and transactional chamber, including contract drafting and review, document review, due diligence, title verification, regulatory compliance, and litigation. Currently engaged as Cyber Review Analyst at Epiq Global (via eTeam Infoservices Pvt. Ltd.) — conducting eDiscovery document review, PII/PHI data classification, and ESI analysis in support of litigation and data breach response workflows. Certified in DPDPA 2023 compliance, AI-assisted legal research, and Generative AI for Lawyers. Currently pursuing a Diploma in Corporate Law, Practice, Governance & Transactions from LawSikho, with focus on M&A, corporate governance, securities law, and commercial dispute resolution. Graduated BA LLB (8.2 CGPA) from Ajeenkya DY Patil University, Pune. Appeared independently before the High Court, District Courts, DRTs, DRATs, SCDRC/NCDRC, RERA, Family Court, and Revenue Courts. Proficient in AI-powered legal research and drafting tools — SCC Online AI, Manupatra AI, Spellbook, and Draft Pro. Targeting in-house corporate legal, compliance, eDiscovery, or Legal AI roles.

Location

Kalyan Dombivli

Work experience

Cyber Review Analyst at Epiq, Jul 2026 - Present · 1 mo, Navi Mumbai, Engaged as Cyber Review Analyst at Epiq Global (via eTeam Infoservices Pvt. Ltd.), conducting eDiscovery document review, PII/PHI data classification, and ESI analysis in support of litigation and data breach response workflows. - **eDiscovery Document Review:** Conducting structured, protocol-driven review of electronically stored information (ESI) for identification and extraction of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) and Personal Health Information (PHI) in support of litigation, data breach response, and regulatory compliance mandates - **Data Classification & Extraction:** Applying systematic data classification frameworks to high-volume document sets — identifying direct and indirect PII identifiers (name, Aadhar/SSN, DOB, financial account data, biometric data) and PHI (diagnoses, treatment records, health insurance data) per project-specific review protocols - **Confidentiality & Data Governance:** Maintaining strict confidentiality of all organization and client information in a remote, monitored review environment — operating in compliance with data protection obligations and client-specific security protocols governing ESI handling - **Cross-Functional Compliance Support:** Supporting legal and compliance teams across data privacy, cyber incident review, and regulatory response workflows — leveraging DPDPA 2023 certification and litigation background to apply data protection principles in a structured eDiscovery setting

Legal Associate at chamber of Adv Ak jain and Deepak jain at High Court Of Madhya Pradesh, Sep 2022 - Jul 2026 · 3 yrs 11 mos, Itarsi, •Client Advisory — Corporate & Commercial: Advised corporate and banking clients on contract structuring, regulatory compliance, and transactional risk •Contract Drafting: Drafted commercial and corporate agreements for clients — sale deeds, development agreements, loan agreements, joint venture MoUs, mortgage deeds, lease deeds, indemnity bonds, and powers of attorney •Document Review: Conducted structured document review across multi-party client transactions — examined title documents, loan files, collateral records, corporate authorisations, and regulatory filings to identify inconsistencies, missing conditions precedent, and risk flags before deal closure. •Contract Redlining & Negotiation: Reviewed and redlined counterparty drafts on behalf of clients — performed clause-level legal risk assessment, proposed alternative language, and negotiated indemnity caps, termination triggers, warranty scope, and dispute resolution mechanisms. •Title Verification & Due Diligence: Conducted 12-year and 30-year title chain reviews for client transactions — traced ownership history, verified mutation entries, identified encumbrances, and prepared structured legal due diligence reports. •Banking & NBFC Client Advisory: Reviewed KYC documentation, title opinions, and security creation records for financial institution •Regulatory & Compliance Advisory: Advised clients on the Companies Act, Banking Regulation Act, RBI circulars, FEMA, and DPDP Act 2023 — drafting compliance notes and translating regulatory changes into actionable advice •Litigation & Court Appearances: Represented clients independently before the High Court, District Court, Family Court, Revenue Courts, and DRTs — argued admission hearings, interim applications, and final hearings; drafted plaints •Legal Research & AI-Assisted Drafting: Conducted statutory and precedent research on SCC Online AI and Manupatra AI; used Spellbook and Draft Pro to generate first drafts

Junior Lawyer at Adv. Rajeshwer K Gupta and associates at High Court of Delhi, Jun 2022 - Sep 2022 · 4 mos, Delhi High Court, Advised clients on legal strategy for civil and commercial disputes; independently drafted pleadings, applications, and interim relief prayers across District Court and quasi-judicial matters. – Conducted statutory and case law research on Manupatra and SCC Online; prepared document review summaries and research notes for senior counsel arguments.

Legal Intern at Adv Santosh G Bari at District Court, Pune, Mar 2021 - Apr 2021 · 2 mos, Pune district court, Assisted in client-facing civil litigation matters — drafted pleadings and legal opinions; developed foundational document review and court procedure skills under supervision of senior counsel

Legal Intern at justice for you law firm at High Court of Punjab and Haryana, Apr 2019 - Apr 2021 · 2 yrs 1 mo, Chandīgarh Area, India, Drafted pleadings and legal opinions across consumer and civil client matters; gained sustained exposure to court documentation, legal drafting, and litigation support over a two-year engagement.

Education

Ba LLB, Law, Ajeenkya D Y Patil University

Diploma of Education, Corporate law and practice, governance, transaction and dispute, LawSikho