Dec 2024 – Present · 1 yr 4 mos · Pune District, Maharashtra, India · Remote

• Leading legal strategy, compliance, and governance for MST Blockchain’s cross-border operations in the digital asset ecosystem.
• Key responsibilities:
• Advised on global token classification, whitepaper vetting, and tokenomics compliance
• Oversaw licensing strategy across jurisdictions (India – FIU, UAE – VARA, Singapore – MAS, EU – MiCA, US – SEC)
• Drafted and reviewed token sale agreements, exchange listings, commercial & tech contracts
• Designed internal legal SOPs for token issuance, DAO governance, and regulatory audits
• Liaised with external counsel, regulators, and blockchain industry stakeholders
• Enabled Web3-aligned legal training and risk frameworks across teams

Aug 2024 – Present · 1 yr 8 mos · Bangalore Urban, Karnataka, India · Hybrid

• As a tech lawyer turned founder, I lead I10AI Solutions — a product-first SaaS company focused on simplifying complex operational problems through intelligent, scalable tools.
• With a background in law and systems thinking — not coding — I bring a deeply human, strategic approach to product development. My role sits at the intersection of user empathy, compliance, and business design — turning fragmented, offline processes into elegant digital workflows.
• I don’t write code — but I understand systems, scale, and how to bring the right people together to build meaningful, tech-enabled change. My work sits at the intersection of law, operations, and innovation — translating factory pain points into structured, human-centered solutions.
• If you’re building something purpose-driven, trying to make work work better, or exploring how AI can transform your operations — let’s connect Ishita@i10ai.com.

Nov 2021 – Jan 2023 · 1 yr 2 mos · United States

• Public relations attorney involved in lobbying activities for the clients of the firm.

Aug 2020 – Nov 2022 · 2 yrs 3 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India

• Encourage|Educate|Empower
• Working for the betterment of the society by making small impact on people's lives.

Nov 2018 – Oct 2021 · 2 yrs 11 mos · New Delhi Area, India

• Work includes drafting, vetting, proofreading commercial contracts including but not limited to Lease deeds, rent agreement, Right to Use ,MOU’s etc.
• Extensive commercial litigation including indirect taxation, debt recovery, matrimonial disputes etc
• Drafting section 7 and section 9 insolvency petitions under IBC Code and addressing litigation proceeding with respect to the same in NCLT and NCLAT Delhi.
• Drafted Claim Petitions, Statement of Defense, Counter claims, Rejoinder; plaint(s), written statement(s), Application(s), evidence by way of Affidavit(s),Appeal(s) including but not limited to Customs Appeals etc and presented the same before the Courts/ forums thereof.
• Appeared and addressed personal hearings before Commissioner of Customs(Appeals), Commissioner of Customs & Additional Commissioner of customs at ICD Tuglakabad and New Customs House in the matter of Illegal procurement of Duty Drawbacks under the Export Promotion Scheme mentioned under section 74 and 75 of the Customs Act, 1962.
• Appeared and addressed litigation proceedings in Supreme Court, High Court and various district Courts.
• Appeared, attended and have also assisted the Hon’ble Tribunal in the Arbitration proceedings.
• Have assisted the District Judge, Saket in the capacity of Local Commissioner and have successfully conducted multiple sessions of cross-examinations in various suits
• Have assisted Protograph Studio Private Ltd with respect to various advisory issues relating to FCRA in consonance with FEMA Act.

Oct 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 6 mos · New Delhi, Delhi, India · On-site

• Fathom Legal is a new age law firm that deals with commercial disputes, deep tech legal advisory,litigation services and corporate advisory PAN India.

May 2018 – Nov 2018 · 6 mos · saket

• Prepared opinion on various commercial matters for airport authority of India, national highway authority of India etc
• Actively involved in matters pertaining to arbitration, commercial disputes, debt recovery, property disputes, rent, employment and criminal cases including but not limited to cases pertaining to Negotiable Instruments Act.
• Appeared and addressed litigation proceedings in Supreme Court, High Court and various district Courts.
• Appeared, attended and assisted in the Arbitration proceedings.
• Drafted Claim Petitions, Statement of Defense, Rejoinder, Counter claims; plaint(s), written statement(s), Application(s), evidence by way of Affidavit(s),Appeal(s) etc and presented the same before the Courts/ forums thereof.
• Challenged the appointment of arbitrator under section 12 followed by section 13 of the Arbitration & Conciliation Act,1996.
• Analyzed, researched & summarized legal information on various subjects including Arbitration, Commercial Contracts, and Procedural Laws, Family law, limitation and various other Acts.
• Engaged, coordinated and supervised clients for expert legal advice and litigation proceedings in and outside Delhi.
• Briefing Senior Advocates on various commercial matters listed in Court and before Arbitral Tribunal along with preparing case notes on briefs.

Dec 2017 – Jan 2018 · 1 mo · Hyderabad Area, India

• Deatiled research and notes on rights of permanent and temporary employees, conversion of public company into private company, tax laws, warranty, representations and covenants, buy back of shares.
• FEMA (Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident outside India) Regulations, 2000.
• Stamp Act on agreement not duly stamped.
• Drafted replies to various Indigo matters of the firm
• Visited NCLT for insolvency matters.
• Visited High Court and observed the proceedings.

Dec 2016 – Jan 2017 · 1 mo · Greater Delhi Area

•  basic drafting, listening to case hearing, giving case briefs to advocates, assisting them in their work.
•  Extensive research work on:
•  Confession of an accused u/s 25 of the Evidence Act.
•  Sec 3 of Competition Act, 2002 and Societies Registration Act, 1860.
•  Provision relating to sec 31 of Land Acquisition Act.
•  Provisions and guidelines of RBI on Foreign Direct Investment.
•  Environmental Clearance guidance for setting up of telecom industry.
•  Attended court proceedings and briefings in the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India and Hon’ble Delhi High Court.

May 2016 – Jun 2016 · 1 mo · Gurugram, Haryana, India

• Worked in the field of M & A, Banking, SEBI, Corporate Law, Taxation etc. Also did in depth research in the field of real estate specifically HUDA.

Dec 2015 – Jan 2016 · 1 mo · Greater Hyderabad Area

• this is the place where you get to see the actual arbitration proceedings. Worked in the field of dispute resolution through arbitration. prepared case briefs, news reports etc.

Jun 2015 – Jul 2015 · 1 mo · Greater Jaipur Area

• *Drafted claim petitions, rejoinders, legal notice, vetting drafts and reply notices for arbitration proceedings

Oct 2014 – Dec 2015 · 1 yr 2 mos · Jaipur Area, India

• work includes making business plan and strategically increasing the business with innovative ideas and techniques.

Jun 2014 – Jul 2014 · 1 mo · Greater Allahabad Area

• Attended the mediation sessions between different parties.
• Prepared a project report on the mediation sessions

Jan 2014 – Feb 2014 · 1 mo

• legal research, case laws, daily hearing at the court and assisting the advocate.

Nov 2013 – Jul 2017 · 3 yrs 8 mos

• A social media-based legal startup envisioned to help law aspirants and young lawyers to crack the law entrance exams. Clat Tutorials provided individual mentorship, Online Mock tests and study material for preparation of the exam in both Undergraduate and Post Graduate category.