Meenakshi Gopalakrishnan — Co-Founder

I am your local legal ally, ready to anchor you when you are unsure of the way forward, yet certain that you deserve better. When most people think of lawyers, they think of corporate boardrooms or courtroom drama. However, the law lives in our everyday actions. It lives in the cheques we write, the co-operative societies we live in, the jobs we lose, the animals we rescue, the properties we inherit, the families we build or part ways from. The Law also shows up when our insurance gets rejected, a purchase goes wrong, travel documents are delayed, hospital overcharges, or when we need to seek justice from square one as ordinary citizens caught in extra-ordinary circumstances. I help you to stand up, assert and reclaim your rights. Through my dedicated advocacy, I provide actionable - holistic solutions that not only resolve your immediate legal challenges but also offer long - term peace of mind. Abraham Lincoln once said, "As a peacemaker, the lawyer has a superior opportunity of being a good man." This motto guides me in my work as I strive to resolve conflicts by fostering communication between the disputing parties and encouraging dialogues. I am a seasoned legal counsel with diverse experience in Dispute Resolution. I have handled a variety of litigation and regulatory matters, demonstrating 100% success rate in my cases. My expertise lies in client counseling, mediation, legal drafting and delivering arguments before a judicial authority. Presently, I am practicing as an Advocate in the District Courts and quasi- judicial forums in the area of Panvel , Navi Mumbai and Thane (Maharashtra). My trial experience has equipped me with the ability to distill chaos into clarity, communicate persuasively, make accurate decisions in real time, build trust even in adversarial environment and produce stellar drafting backed by systematic documentation : skills that are invaluable in any legal context, including corporate environments. When I am not practicing law, you will find me exploring historic relics, treking or caring for stray animals. I am enthusiastic about collaborating with individuals and business that value the experience of a trial lawyer. Thank you for stopping by and I look forward to connecting!

Stackforce AI infers this person is a legal professional specializing in litigation and dispute resolution.

Location: Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Experience: 10 yrs 6 mos

Skills

Litigation
Legal Advisory
Mediation
Conflict Resolution
Insolvency Law
Bankruptcy Law
Legal Research
Employment Law Compliance
Company Law
Social Research
Consumer Law
Environmental Policy

Career Highlights

100% success rate in litigation cases.
Expertise in dispute resolution and mediation.
Dedicated advocate for client rights and legal education.

Work Experience

ELENCHOS LEGAL

Independent Legal Counsel & Proprietor (7 yrs 5 mos)

Private-practice (pre-litigation mediation)

Mediator (9 yrs 5 mos)

Self-employed

Advocate (1 yr 11 mos)

Office of Adv. Yashodhar C. Contractor

Intern (11 mos)

Office of The Charity Commissioner - Maharashtra

Intern (1 mo)

Tatva Legal, Bengaluru

Intern (1 mo)

Agama Law Associates

Intern (1 mo)

M/s. M.V.KINI & CO.

Intern (0 mo)

Center for Study of Society and Secularism

Intern (1 mo)

Consumer Guidance Society Of India

Intern (1 mo)

CitiSpace

Intern (0 mo)

Education

P.G. Diploma in 'LITIGATION LAWYERING AND LAW FIRM MANAGEMENT' at Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai

Certificate Course in LEADERSHIP FOR SELF TRANSFORMATION at Sri Sathya Sai Institute of Higher Learning

Certificate Course in 'ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING LAW' accredited by SEBI at FinX Institute Limited ( Formerly BSE Institute Limited)

Continuous Legal Education Program at Bar Council of Maharashtra & Goa

Certificate course in 'MEDIATION FOR FAMILY DISPUTES' at Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai

Master of Laws - LLM at University of Mumbai

Certificate Course in 'INSOLVENCY AND BANKRUPTCY CODE' at The Institute of Company Secretaries of India

Certificate Course in 'MEDIATION' at Shri Vile Parle Kelvani Mandals Pravin Gandhi College of Law Vile Parle (W) Mumbai 400 056

Bachelor of Laws - LLB at Shri Vile Parle Kelvani Mandals Pravin Gandhi College of Law Vile Parle (W) Mumbai 400 056

Certificate Course in 'SECURITIES LAW' at FinX Institute Limited ( Formerly BSE Institute Limited)

Meenakshi Gopalakrishnan

Co-Founder

Navi Mumbai, Maharashtra, India10 yrs 6 mos experience

Most Likely To SwitchHighly Stable

Key Highlights

100% success rate in litigation cases.
Expertise in dispute resolution and mediation.
Dedicated advocate for client rights and legal education.

Stackforce AI infers this person is a legal professional specializing in litigation and dispute resolution.

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Skills

Core Skills

LitigationLegal AdvisoryMediationConflict ResolutionInsolvency LawBankruptcy LawLegal ResearchEmployment Law ComplianceCompany LawSocial ResearchConsumer LawEnvironmental Policy

Other Skills

Trial AdvocacyTrainingHigh Impact CommunicationRisk AssessmentLegal AdministrationLegal Matterslegal draftingDocument Reviewcommunication skillsLitigation ManagementArbitrationCooperative societies casessexual harassment lawWritten CommunicationFamily Law

About

Experience

10 yrs 6 mos

Total Experience

4 yrs 11 mos

Average Tenure

9 yrs 5 mos

Current Experience

Elenchos legal

Independent Legal Counsel & Proprietor

Dec 2018 – Present · 7 yrs 5 mos · Panvel, Maharashtra

Managed litigation cases in District Courts and quasi-judicial forums across Panvel, Navi Mumbai, Thane, and Mumbai as well as the Bombay High Court.
Mentored aspiring lawyers and law students, offering support for moot court participation and research skills.
Conducted workshops on various legal topics to empower college students to tackle socio-legal issues effectively.
As a dedicated litigation counsel with over eight years of experience, I have honed my skills in client advocacy, effective communication, and strategic problem-solving.

Trial AdvocacyTrainingHigh Impact CommunicationLitigationLegal AdvisoryRisk Assessment+12

Private-practice (pre-litigation mediation)

Mediator

Dec 2016 – Present · 9 yrs 5 mos

Collaborative Problem SolvingHigh Impact CommunicationCreative Problem SolvingConflict ResolutionMediationAlternative Dispute Resolution

Self-employed

Advocate

Oct 2016 – Sep 2018 · 1 yr 11 mos · National Company Law Tribunal - Mumbai Bench

Insolvency LawBankruptcy LawLegal Matters

Office of adv. yashodhar c. contractor

Intern

Oct 2015 – Sep 2016 · 11 mos · Colaba, Maharashtra, India

Assisted the office in litigation cases before Bombay City Civil & Sessions Court ; High Court of Judicature at Bombay ; The Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court at Esplanade ; District Court, Thane ; Additional Chief Metropolitan Magistrate Court, Mazgoan at Sewree ; Civil Court (senior division) , Kalyan.

Legal Matters

Office of the charity commissioner - maharashtra

Intern

Jul 2015 – Aug 2015 · 1 mo · Mumbai

Participated in the Special Drive initiated by the Charity Commissioner to dispose off pending cases in the Commission.
Worked under Assistant Charity Commissioner III, Shri. Kannade and helped him to dispose off uncontested pending change reports.

Legal Matters

Tatva legal, bengaluru

Intern

May 2015 – Jun 2015 · 1 mo · Bengaluru

Assisted the firm in corporate compliance and legal due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, private equity and real estate sector. Analyzed various judgments of Competition Commission of India with respect to abuse of dominant position in Real Estate sector.

Legal ResearchLegal Matters

Agama law associates

Intern

Dec 2014 – Jan 2015 · 1 mo · Mumbai

Assisted the law firm in research for corporate advisory, statutory and regulatory compliance, arbitration and foreign exchange law advisory. Wrote detailed composition and reviews on various laws like the Commercial division of High Court Bill, E- contracts, FDI in Retail, Validity and enforceability of Employment Indemnity Bond, Formation of NGO, Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, Chloro Control Judgment, Foreign Exchange Management Act.

Employment Law ComplianceLegal MattersLabor and Employment Law

M/s. m.v.kini & co.

Intern

Jun 2013 – Jun 2013 · 0 mo · Mumbai

Assisted this law firm in matters regarding future and forward contracts. Also researched on International Swaps and Derivatives Association's guidelines for contracts.

comapnay lawContractual AgreementsLegal Contract ReviewCompany Law

Center for study of society and secularism

Intern

Dec 2012 – Jan 2013 · 1 mo · Mumbai

Reviewed government of India policies relating to Minorities such as the Sachar Committee Report. Conducted a detailed study-research on the topic 'Status of Education in Muslim Schools of Mumbai.' In connection with this, visited various Muslim minority schools, surveyed their infrastructure and interviewed teachers, students and social workers. The detailed analysis of this primary research has been published by the organization.

Social ResearchLegal ResearchPolicy ReviewLegal AdministrationLegal MattersPolicy Analysis

Consumer guidance society of india

Intern

Jun 2012 – Jul 2012 · 1 mo · Mumbai

In my role as an Intern at Consumer Guidance Society Of India in Mumbai, I assisted individuals in navigating the legal process of filing complaints in the Consumer Forum. I also took the initiative to spread awareness on consumer rights, empowering individuals to make informed decisions.

Consumer LawLegal Matters

Citispace

Intern

Dec 2011 – Dec 2011 · 0 mo · Mumbai

Assisted this NGO which is working to save recreation grounds, playgrounds, parks and gardens, by surveying Chembur area of Mumbai and submitting reports describing whether the local infrastructure development in the area is according to the Development Plan or not.

Environmental AwarenessEnvironmental Policyresearch