Dhanashree Hm

Leading a team of 6 junior researchers across the IP and Sports Law practice, coordinating research, drafting, and client advisory assignments. Drafted the KSCA Franchise PlayBook 2026–2028, a comprehensive legal document governing franchise agreements, player contracts, IP licensing, sponsorship structures, anti-corruption mechanisms, and dispute resolution frameworks for the Maharaja Trophy T20 and Maharani Trophy T20 tournaments. Developed a 14-slide Pitch Deck for KSCA franchise bidders, consolidating statutory compliance requirements, franchise rights, and commercial structures across twelve Indian statutes.

Intern (Intellectual Property & Sports Law) - Vankdari Associates - Bengaluru

(2026-06)

• Leading a team of 6 junior researchers across the IP and Sports Law practice, coordinating research, drafting, and client advisory assignments.
• Drafted the KSCA Franchise PlayBook 2026–2028, a comprehensive legal document governing franchise agreements, player contracts, IP licensing, sponsorship structures, anti-corruption mechanisms, and dispute resolution frameworks for the Maharaja Trophy T20 and Maharani Trophy T20 tournaments.
• Developed a 14-slide Pitch Deck for KSCA franchise bidders, consolidating statutory compliance requirements, franchise rights, and commercial structures across twelve Indian statutes.
• Advising 91 Sporting Co. on building an end-to-end IP framework for their fantasy cricket league from inception, covering format protection, trademark strategy, and copyright structuring.
• Advising Jet Rabbit (flight predictor application) on IP strategy, including IP identification, ownership structuring, and protection framework from inception.
• Part of the Legal Advisory Committee (LAC) in the KSCA Secretary (Santosh Menon) matter, assisting in legal research and strategy for proceedings before the BCCI Ombudsman.
• Advising a cricket sports league client directly on legal matters pertaining to league operations and structure.

Intern (Litigation & General Practice) - Vankadari Associates - Bengaluru

(2026-03 - 2026-04)

• Handled matters spanning divorce proceedings, RPFC cases, consumer disputes, and Lok Adalat matters.
• Assisted in drafting and filing a writ petition before the High Court of Karnataka.
• Led a team of 2 interns in managing case-related research and filing assignments.
• Commended by the Founder Advocate for quality of work and initiative.

Legislative Intern - Office of Shri Tejasvi Surya, MP - Bengaluru

(2025-06 - 2025-08)

• Assisted in legislative research and policy-oriented assignments.
• Researched, prepared, and filed an RTI application under the RTI Act, 2005 seeking information on fund allocation and implementation of disability allowance schemes.
• Gained exposure to parliamentary functioning, legislative processes, and constituency-level governance mechanisms.

Intern - Bangalore Mediation Centre - Bengaluru

(2024-06 - 2024-06)

• Participated in mediation proceedings across family, civil, and criminal disputes.
• Gained practical exposure to laws relating to guardianship, adoption, divorce, maintenance, and family settlements.
• Developed understanding of mediation frameworks and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms.

Intern - Kamal & Co. Advocates - Bengaluru

(2023-06 - 2023-07)

• Assisted in procedural compliance and documentation in matters before the High Court and Civil Courts.
• Assisted in corporate matter documentation before the National Company Law Tribunal.
• Drafted affidavits, legal notices, and complaints under supervision; coordinated notarization and e-stamp procurement.
• Assisted senior advocate in drafting a written statement in a matrimonial dispute under the Domestic Violence Act.

BBA LL.B. (Hons.) - Law - PES University, RR Campus, Bengaluru (2022 - 2027)

Science - Mount Carmel PU College, Bengaluru (2019 - 2021)

New Horizon Public School, Mumbai (CBSE) (2013 - 2019)