Khushi Pillai

Dynamic legal and social impact professional with experience at the intersection of law, governance, nonprofit management, stakeholder engagement, and community development. Skilled in building strategic partnerships, managing legal and compliance functions, supporting leadership teams, and driving grassroots social impact initiatives. Experienced in collaborating with NGOs, corporates, educational institutions, government stakeholders, and community organizations to design and implement sustainable development programs.

Demonstrates strong expertise in legal drafting, governance advisory, partnership development, project coordination, stakeholder management, and program implementation. Author of the research paper "Artificial Intelligence, Innovation, and the Law: Regulatory and Ethical Perspectives," reflecting a strong interest in emerging technologies, digital governance, technology regulation, and the evolving legal frameworks governing innovation. Passionate about leveraging legal expertise, governance knowledge, and strategic partnerships to create measurable impact in education, health, livelihood generation, women's empowerment, and community development.

NGO Partnerships, NGO Advocacy & Legal Affairs at RICHA CARES FOUNDATION (2026-01 – Present)

Leading strategic partnerships, legal operations, stakeholder engagement, and advocacy initiatives for the Foundation while supporting programs focused on education, women's empowerment, menstrual hygiene awareness, nutrition, livelihood generation, health, and community development.

• Spearheading partnerships with NGOs, CSR foundations, government bodies, educational institutions, and corporate stakeholders.
• Building collaborative frameworks to strengthen program implementation and social impact.
• Drafting and reviewing MOUs, partnership agreements, grant documents, and collaboration contracts.
• Managing legal compliance, governance requirements, and organizational documentation.
• Conducting partner due diligence and institutional assessments.
• Supporting fundraising and donor engagement initiatives.
• Coordinating stakeholder meetings, outreach efforts, and strategic alliances.
• Preparing concept notes, proposals, presentations, impact reports, and partnership documentation.
• Representing the Foundation at conferences, networking events, and stakeholder consultations.
• Supporting advocacy initiatives aimed at strengthening grassroots development and community engagement.
• Facilitated strategic collaborations with NGOs and social sector organizations across education, health, nutrition, and livelihood sectors.
• Strengthened organizational governance and partnership management systems.
• Supported the expansion of community-based interventions through multi-stakeholder partnerships.

Legal & Executive Associate | Governance & Social Impact | NGO Advocacy at RP LEGAL Mumbai (2025-11 – Present)

Supporting legal advisory services while contributing to governance, policy, strategic planning, stakeholder engagement, and social impact initiatives.

• Conducting legal research and preparing legal briefs on various regulatory and governance matters.
• Drafting agreements, legal notices, affidavits, contracts, policies, and partnership documents.
• Supporting governance and compliance assignments for clients.
• Coordinating with government departments, legal professionals, consultants, NGOs, and corporate stakeholders.
• Managing executive communications, scheduling, and documentation.
• Preparing reports, presentations, meeting minutes, policy notes, and legal documentation.
• Monitoring legislative and regulatory developments relevant to client requirements.
• Supporting social impact initiatives through planning, stakeholder engagement, and project coordination.
• Enhanced documentation systems and stakeholder communication processes.
• Contributed to governance, compliance, and legal advisory assignments.
• Supported social development initiatives through strategic planning and coordination.

Company Secretary Intern at PREKSH CORPSERVE LLP (2025-04 – 2025-07)

Gained practical exposure to corporate governance, regulatory compliance, secretarial practices, and statutory documentation.

• Assisted in maintaining statutory registers and corporate records.
• Supported preparation and filing of ROC forms and compliance documentation.
• Conducted legal research relating to Companies Act provisions and corporate regulations.
• Assisted in drafting board resolutions, notices, agendas, and minutes.
• Supported secretarial audits and compliance reviews.
• Coordinated documentation for corporate registrations and regulatory filings.
• Developed a strong understanding of corporate governance frameworks.
• Strengthened legal drafting and compliance management skills.
• Acquired practical knowledge of secretarial and regulatory procedures.

Company Secretary Intern at DEEPAK M BANSAL & CO. (2024-06 – 2025-03)

Worked on corporate compliance, taxation, legal documentation, and secretarial assignments across diverse client portfolios.

• Assisted in preparation and filing of income tax returns and statutory filings.
• Supported compliance management under corporate and taxation laws.
• Conducted legal and financial documentation reviews.
• Assisted in maintaining compliance calendars and regulatory reporting systems.
• Supported registration and documentation processes for clients.
• Conducted research on legal and regulatory developments.
• Drafted correspondence and compliance-related communications.
• Developed practical expertise in taxation, compliance, and governance matters.
• Enhanced analytical, research, documentation, and client management skills.
• Successfully supported multiple compliance and advisory assignments.

Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Laws in Law – Thakur Ramnarayan College of Law