Aditi Toppo

HNLU graduate (2023) with practical experience in contract drafting, legal research, and technology-enabled case management. Built hands-on experience through freelance contract drafting and online dispute resolution, complemented by formal training in contract drafting and negotiations. Highly organized, comfortable with technology, and seeking to contribute strong legal documentation, coordination, and analytical skills to roles in legal operations, contract management, or legal tech.

Freelance Legal Professional | Contract Drafting at Freelance (2025-03 – 2025-06)

• Worked directly with business clients to understand requirements and structure bespoke commercial agreements.
• Drafted a Non-Disclosure Agreement for a consumer brand engaging a laboratory for toothpaste formulation and development.
• Drafted a general Service Agreement for an estimating business with a workforce of 500+ employees, based on client requirements.
• Conducted legal research and translated client requirements into clear contractual provisions covering confidentiality, limitation of liability, risk allocation and other commercial terms.
• Reviewed drafts for consistency, scope of obligations, confidentiality, responsibilities and other key contractual terms.
• Successfully managed and delivered paid drafting projects on a freelance platform, ensuring documents were clear, legally sound and aligned with client requirements.

Case Manager at SAMA (2021-07 – 2021-08)

• Managed a high volume of assigned cases within an online Lok Adalat workflow, ensuring timely coordination and follow-up.
• Contacted case participants to communicate hearing dates and confirm their availability for proceedings.
• Coordinated participants' virtual appearances by sharing video-conference links and assisting with connection-related issues.
• Facilitated participation through the organization's Zoom connection when participants were unable to join independently.
• Recorded case progress and hearing updates in the organization's case-management system using assigned login credentials.
• Coordinated with the SAMA team on case progress, participant availability and issues requiring follow-up while managing multiple cases within structured, technology-enabled workflows.

Legal Intern at MANISH SHARMA, ADVOCATE (2019-12 – 2020-01)

• Observed court proceedings and hearings at the Delhi High Court, Tis Hazari Courts and Patiala House Courts.
• Reviewed selected legal drafts and case-related documents under the guidance of the supervising advocate.
• Gained practical exposure to court procedures, legal documentation and the functioning of litigation practice.

Legal Intern at HUMAN RIGHTS LAW NETWORK (HRLN) (2016-12 – 2017-01)

• Conducted field-based fact-finding in connection with a reported incident involving alleged caste-based discrimination in a village.
• Interviewed relevant individuals and gathered first-hand accounts to verify facts and understand the circumstances surrounding the reported incident.
• Documented information collected during field visits and assisted in organizing facts for further legal assessment.
• Conducted supporting legal research relating to human-rights issues and applicable legal protections.

B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) in Law – HIDAYATULLAH NATIONAL LAW UNIVERSITY (HNLU), RAIPUR (2023)