Sonal Parghi

Fourth-year BA.LLB student with demonstrated, hands-on experience designing and executing CSR programmes for Fortune 500 companies including Amazon, Infosys, and KPMG. Skilled in corporate-NGO partnership management, stakeholder coordination, and community-focused programme delivery. Grounded in Indian CSR legal frameworks including the Companies Act 2013 (Section 135), CSR Policy Rules 2014, and Schedule VII activities.

Passionate about leveraging legal expertise to drive impactful, sustainable initiatives in community development and education. Seeking an in-house Legal/CSR role at an MNC where I can contribute meaningfully to policy, compliance, and programme execution.

Associate — Business Development & CSR Employee Volunteering - ConnectFor

(2025-02)

• Designed, coordinated, and executed multiple end-to-end CSR programmes for Fortune 500 partners including Amazon, Infosys, and KPMG, covering needs assessment, NGO onboarding, volunteer mobilisation, and post-activity impact documentation.
• Managed active relationships with NGOs across multiple states, acting as the primary liaison between corporate CSR teams, NGO leadership, and volunteer networks to ensure seamless, on-ground programme delivery.
• Developed comprehensive stakeholder communications including CSR proposals, activity briefs, impact reports, and post-programme summaries tailored for corporate partners.
• Supported compliance documentation for CSR activities in alignment with Schedule VII of the Companies Act 2013, ensuring programmes met mandatory reporting standards.
• Identified and onboarded new NGO partners aligned with corporate ESG goals in education and community development, expanding ConnectFor's active partner network.

Legal Intern - Chambers of Adv. Anjali Patil Contractor, Bombay High Court

(2023-07 - 2023-10)

• Assisted senior counsel in criminal law matters at Bombay High Court, supporting case strategy formulation and courtroom proceedings.
• Managed and organised case files, evidence, affidavits, and exhibits; maintained accurate documentation and ensured all materials were court-ready.
• Drafted legal notices, motions, and court submissions, building strong foundations in legal writing, research, and document management.

BA.LLB (Hons.) - Law - KES' Shri Jayantilal H. Patel Law College, Mumbai (2022 - 2026)

HSC - Science - KC College, Mumbai (2020 - 2022)