APARNA ANAND PATTAMANA

E: ad3gif@r.postjobfree.com P: 437-***-**** Toronto, On.

SEEKING ARTICLING POSITION

Ambitious International Lawyer with over 5 years’ experience in the Corporate law and IPR matters. Strong knowledge of office procedures in support of a legal environment. Bringing forth knowledge and procedures of handling court proceedings, government regulations, drafting research documents and handling legal correspondence. Experienced in maintaining office and client records by applying excellent organizational and office management skills. Supportive and helpful team member.

HIGHLIGHTS:

Legal correspondence and documentation

Contract Drafting, Corporate legal & compliances, Trademark Registration

Office Management and organization

Microsoft Office suite, data entry

Development, proofreading, editing and fact-checked of legal contracts

Excellent communication skills and research capabilities EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

FREELANCE VIRTUAL LEGAL ASSISTANT JANUARY 2023 TO DATE

Worked on drafting and reviewing 50+ contracts relating to NDAs, JV agreements, SAAS agreements, MSA, Employment Agreement, Trademark License agreements, Share Holders Agreements, Independent Contractor Agreements etc.

Researched relevant laws and regulations for various contract types and jurisdictions.

Reviewed and edited various contracts for clarity, accuracy and compliance with legal standards, ensuring client satisfaction and avoiding legal disputes.

Conducted case analysis and assisted in drafting motions, factums and correspondences

Collaborated with cross-functional teams to assist in various legal projects. ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

STPL OCTOBER 2021 – NOVEMBER 2022

Managed office operations, including file organization, mail handling, and scheduling client appointments.

Handled incoming calls, emails, and faxes, ensuring timely and accurate responses.

Prepared documents, coordinated courier services, and tracked deliveries. Maintained meticulous records and supported billing processes.

IB TEACHER AUGUST 2016 – MARCH 2020

HANLIN INTERNATIONAL IB SCHOOL (DONGGUAN, CHINA)

Teaching primary students both Cambridge and International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum.

Preparing IB PYP lesson plans and presenting lessons in a comprehensive manner and using visual / audio means to facilitate learning.

Incorporating innovative student-centred teaching methods, emphasizing independent thinking LAWYER OCTOBER 2012 – NOVEMBER 2014

ONMOBILE GLOBAL LIMITED

Developed, proofread, edited and fact-checked 300+ legal contracts

Drafted and vetted Vendor Agreements, Bank Guarantees, Consultancy agreements, Lease Agreements etc.

Worked closely with various departments of the company in India and abroad, clearly explaining the contractual terms and ensuring parties understood the essential contractual terms and obligations

Handled Intellectual Property Matters including handling the portfolios and filing PCT, trademark registrations

Handled M&As, reviewed Share Purchase, Asset Purchase, Transition and Reseller Agreements APARNA ANAND PATTAMANA

EMAIL: ad3gif@r.postjobfree.com MOB: 437-***-**** Toronto, ON. EMPLOYMENT CONT.

LAWYER – Asset Management JULY 2011 TO SEPTEMBER 2012 AMICORP INDIA MANAGEMENT PRIVATE LIMITED

Handling Incorporation till Termination of Offshore companies like Delaware, Panama, Cayman, Bahamas etc.

Performed legal and management work for client companies (e.g., prepare corporate documents such as directors and members’ resolutions, principal's indemnity letters, register of members and directors, shares and participation certificates, certificates of incumbency and other type of legal documents)

Preparing Process Manuals for various jurisdictions

Drafting and Vetting Agreements like Service Agreements, Indemnity Agreements, Power of Attorneys, Lease Agreements, SOW etc.

ASSOCIATE LAWYER FEBRUARY 2008 TO MARCH 2011

WHITE FOREST LAW OFFICES (A CORPORATE AND IPR FIRM, BANGALORE)

Handling Trademark, Design and Copyright Registration in India

Drafting and vetting Agreements like Lease Agreements, NDAs, Master Service

Agreement, Share Purchase Agreement, Partnership Agreement, Franchise Agreements etc.

Incorporating Companies and LLPs

Preparing and filing Company’s Annual Filings and other compliance related documents with ROC

Preparing Board Minutes, AGM Minutes etc.

Well experienced in meeting RBI compliances relating to Foreign Direct Investment in companies;

Liaised with various government offices to get the Shop & Establishment, PT, Service Tax, Sales Tax/VAT, IEC Code etc. for companies

Indulged in Filing Patents both national and PCT

Drafting Plaint and Written Statements;

Advising clients on their Intellectual Property rights and contractual agreements. Issuing of Notices EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

Diploma in International Contract Negotiation, Drafting and Enforcement 2023 LawSikho, NSDC Certified

TESOL Certification - American TESOL Institute 2015 Bachelor Degree in Law (5-year course)

J.D Law

Law Academy Law College, Trivandrum

AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS

Member of AICTE (All India Council for Technical Education) Scrutiny Committee,

Volunteered for an NGO in India for specially-abled kids

Established and managed an English Language Centre to provide free language education to underprivileged students (age 5-10 years) affected by the Covid -19 pandemic

Training done for IB PYP workshops

Pageant title winner for 2022

Official adjudicator for a world record attempt event

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