Lasya Chukka

A recent B.B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) graduate with practical experience across corporate law, commercial contracts, intellectual property, data protection, and secretarial compliance gained through internships at law firms and in-house legal teams. Skilled in legal research, contract review, and legal document analysis, with strong analytical and critical thinking abilities to identify legal risks and provide practical, business oriented solutions.

Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys and cross-functional teams in fast-paced legal and corporate environments. A proactive and detail oriented professional committed to continuous learning and professional growth. Seeking a Legal Associate role to contribute to legal research, contract management, regulatory compliance, and legal advisory functions within a dynamic in-house legal team.

Intern at Green Gold Animation Private Limited (2025-12 – 2026-02)

• Drafted artist agreements, assignment agreements, singer agreements, and third-party vendor agreements as well as other commercial and service contracts, reviewing key clauses including IP ownership, exclusivity, and termination provisions.
• Reviewed personal data handling provisions in artist and third-party vendor agreements with reference to data protection principles under the DPDP Act, 2023.
• Assisted in drafting and reviewing the organization's Data Privacy Policy in compliance with the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023
• Supported M&A documentation, including statutory form filings under the Companies Act, 2013, and drafted a share unpledging request letter for the transferor entity in connection with the merger.
• Researched Secretarial Standards under ICSI guidelines and independently drafted Minutes of Board Meetings and shareholder notices in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013.

Intern at Tata Nexarc (2025-07 – 2025-8)

• Drafted and reviewed 15+ commercial agreements, including lending, factoring, leave and licence, and customer transfer agreements; identified high-risk clauses (indemnity, liability caps, termination triggers) and recommended amendments to reduce contractual exposure.
• Ensured data handling clauses in commercial agreements aligned with applicable data protection obligations under the DPDP Act, 2023.
• Gained BFSI-sector exposure through work on lending, factoring, and trade finance instruments (Letters of Credit, Bank Guarantees), including regulatory compliance review for banking transactions.
• Drafted termination notices for IT service agreements and legal notices under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
• Drafted AGM/EGM minutes in compliance with the Companies Act, 2013, and researched credit ratings of banks and comparative stamp duty regimes across Indian jurisdictions.

Intern at Advaith Law Firm (2024-07 – 2024-8)

• Drafted written statements, replies, and pleadings for civil disputes and compensation matters under senior counsel guidance, researching relevant statutes and case law to support legal arguments.
• Attended court proceedings, including evidence, examination, and procedural hearings; prepared case summaries for advocates.
• Translated and certified legal documents for use in court filings, ensuring accuracy and procedural compliance.
• Supported documentation, statutory filings, and case file organisation for matters arising under the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016, and the Company Law.

Intern at Dentons Link Legal (2023-12 – 2024-01)

• Conducted legal research on corporate law matters and prepared case notes, statutory references, and research memos for senior associates.
• Drafted promissory notes and reviewed contractual clauses for accuracy, compliance, and internal consistency; redlined commercial contracts to identify errors and ambiguities.
• Assisted in legal research on Insolvency and Bankruptcy matters under the IBC, 2016.

Intern at Senior Adv. Mohan Karoor, Telangana High Court (2023-05 – 2023-09)

• Drafted a plaint for recovery of money and a private complaint under Section 138 of the Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881.
• Prepared memos, affidavits, and supporting documents for court proceedings.
• Conducted legal research on Civil and Constitutional law matters, contributing to case preparation and argument structuring.

B.B.A L.L.B (Hons) – Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Hyderabad (2021 – 2026)