Ananya Karan

Law graduate with hands-on research and drafting experience across competition law, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance including work at the Competition Commission of India on algorithmic pricing and digital market dominance, and at the Ministry of Law & Justice on ADR and administrative law. Published research spans AI-and-copyright licensing frameworks, trademark and brand protection, and technology regulation, backed by a WIPO IP certification and practical FEMA/RBI compliance drafting experience. Comfortable moving between policy-level regulatory analysis and client-facing commercial drafting, with active involvement in AI security and cybersecurity awareness work.

Intern - COMPETITION COMMISSION OF INDIA (CCI)

(2026-04)

• Authored a research paper on Algorithmic Collusion & AI Price Coordination in Indian Digital Markets, examining anti-competitive risks arising from AI-driven pricing in e-commerce and digital platforms.
• Drafted research notes on market dominance, abuse of dominant position under Section 4 of the Competition Act, and economic balancing frameworks applied by CCI in adjudication.
• Attended inter-departmental meetings and case deliberations, gained exposure to CCI's investigative process and order-drafting mechanism.
• Mentored by senior officers of the department on competition economics, market definition, and assessment of dominance indicators.
• Conducted deep-dive research on digital market regulation, algorithmic transparency, and comparative competition law frameworks (EU, US, India).

Intern - DEPARTMENT OF LEGAL AFFAIRS, MINISTRY OF LAW & JUSTICE

(2026-03)

• Drafted research papers on constitutional and administrative law themes; contributed to governance support functions of the department.
• Worked in the ADR Cell: conducted deep research on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, statutory frameworks, and institutional arbitration practices in India.
• Researched legislative developments, government legal positions, and inter-ministerial correspondence for case-related legal opinions.
• Assisted in documentation, file management, and preparation of legal notes supporting policy and governance objectives.

Intern - DLS LAW OFFICE

(2025-11)

• Researched ESOP issuance and transfer rules for corporate matters; drafted RBI applications for deposit approvals under FEMA.
• Reviewed employee contract clauses and flagged key legal risks.
• Assisted with verification and documentation for probate filings.

Intern - OFFICE OF PRADEEP RAI

(2025-09)

• Drafted documents including briefs, motions, and correspondence for attorney review.
• Conducted legal research to support the legal team's case preparation.
• Assisted in compiling documentation and background materials for legal review.

Intern - THE LEGAL QUORUM

(2025-08)

• Performed extensive legal research on topics including hate speech, trademark law, and brand protection in India.
• Produced three insightful articles reflecting current trends in legal discourse, leading to publication on the official website.
• Developed a case summary to clarify important aspects of trademark law.

Intern - ADVOCATE SATISH BHANKAR

(2024-09 - 2025-02)

• Authored articles on the legal understanding of MOUs, trademark licensing: key considerations for brand owners and licensees.
• Conducted legal research using databases such as LexisNexis and Westlaw to support case preparation.

Intern - ASHOK CHAITANYA & ASSOCIATES

(2023-01)

• Examined the dual application of the Arbitration Act and the SARFAESI Act for enhanced legal clarity.
• Analysed the Variation clause scope within the FIDIC contract to identify implications.
• Acquired practical experience in case study analysis and drafting processes.

BA LLB - Law - Maharaja Agrasen Institute of Management Studies (2021 - 2026)

CLASS XII - The Indian Heights School (2020 - 2020)

CLASS X - Chaman Vatika International School, Gurukul (2018 - 2018)