Khirbha Gounder
Advocate | Corporate Law · IP · Litigation
Mumbai · BBA LL.B. (Hons.) PES University · CGPA 8.04
About Me
Advocate with a BBA LL.B. (Hons.) degree from PES University, Bengaluru, and diverse experience across litigation, corporate law, intellectual property, and policy. Published author on labor laws and IP law. Actively seeking opportunities in in-house or advisory roles.
8+ Internships
Diverse & corporate roles
4 Publications
In IP & labor law journals
CGPA 8.04
Distinction holder
Best Researcher
RMLNLU Competition 2023
Enrolled Advocate
Ready for legal practice
Mumbai-based
Open to regional & remote roles
Areas of Practice
Corporate & Banking Law
Loan agreements, RBI/SEBI compliance, financial regulations
Intellectual Property
Trademarks, copyrights, fashion law, brand collaboration contracts
Litigation Support
Civil, criminal, family law — Bombay HC and NCLT proceedings
Contract Drafting
NDAs, MOUs, SLAs, distribution and collaboration agreements
Insurance Law
Insurance Act, Consumer Protection, ombudsman proceedings
Company Law & IBC
Company petitions, insolvency proceedings, NCLT/NCLAT matters
Policy & Social Sector
NGO contracts, women's entrepreneurship, digital fundraising compliance
Fashion Law
Brand NDAs, influencer agreements, IP in fashion industry
Professional Experience
Vidhi Legal Mumbai
Junior Associate – Corporate Law
August 2025 – January 2026
- Company laws, IBC, CPC, BNSS, BNS, Trademark
- Appeared in NCLT, NCLAT, High Court
- Drafted company, insolvency, criminal, civil, trademark petitions
Advocate Archana Gaikwad
Litigation Intern
January 2025 – July 2025
- Drafted petitions, notices, IAs, synopses for civil/criminal/family/tax
- Legal research on NDPS cases
- Arbitration hearings
Axis Bank Mumbai
Corporate Intern (In-house)
July 2024 – August 2024
- Reviewed loan agreements, SLAs, RBI/SEBI compliance docs
- Banking products, treasury ops, financial services legal
Hamari Pahchan Delhi
Legal Intern (NGO)
May 2024 – June 2024
- Led women's entrepreneurship initiative
- Drafted MOUs, fundraising agreements, volunteering contracts
Ram-Krishna Law Firm Karnataka
Research Intern
August 2023 – September 2023
- Structured documentation, field research
- Co-authored paper on real estate & consumer protection
SBI Life Insurance Mumbai
Corporate Intern (In-house)
July 2023 – August 2023
- Drafted reply notices, reviewed insurance dispute contracts
- Research on Insurance Act, Consumer Protection Act
Fashion Law Journal (Delhi-NY)
IPR Intern – Fashion Law
May 2023 – July 2023
- Drafted NDAs, distribution & collaboration agreements for fashion influencers
- Worked with Faamys Fashions, Jacquelyn Nelson
Advocate Archana Gaikwad
Litigation Intern
July 2022 – August 2022
- Drafted plaints, affidavits, complaints, legal opinions
- Civil, criminal, family law research
Publications & Writing
Navigating Gendered Challenges: Women-led Startups, IPs, and Fair Labour Practices in India
International Conference Proceedings, Dr. R.K.B. Law College, Assam
Gig Economy: Need for Labor Laws
Indian Journal of Legal Review (IJLR), pp. 33–40
Impact of Renaissance on Fashion Industry and Law
Fashion Law Journal
Specter Suits (Personal Blog)
Reflections on law, fashion, and socio-legal themes
What People Say
Illustrative professional testimonials
“Khirbha demonstrated exceptional research skills during her time with us. Her drafting quality and attention to legal detail was well above intern-level.”
Senior Partner
Law Firm (Mumbai)
“Her work on the NGO's legal documentation was thorough and professionally executed. She handled complex fundraising compliance with ease.”
Director
Social Sector NGO (Delhi)
“Khirbha's understanding of banking regulations and RBI/SEBI compliance frameworks was impressive for her stage of career.”
Legal Head
Banking Sector (Mumbai)
“Meticulous, well-researched, and a clear communicator — exactly what you need in a junior legal professional.”
Advocate
Bombay High Court
“Her published work on gig economy labor laws showed genuine depth of analysis and policy thinking.”
Academic Reviewer
IJLR Journal
“Khirbha demonstrated exceptional research skills during her time with us. Her drafting quality and attention to legal detail was well above intern-level.”
Senior Partner
Law Firm (Mumbai)
“Her work on the NGO's legal documentation was thorough and professionally executed. She handled complex fundraising compliance with ease.”
Director
Social Sector NGO (Delhi)
“Khirbha's understanding of banking regulations and RBI/SEBI compliance frameworks was impressive for her stage of career.”
Legal Head
Banking Sector (Mumbai)
“Meticulous, well-researched, and a clear communicator — exactly what you need in a junior legal professional.”
Advocate
Bombay High Court
“Her published work on gig economy labor laws showed genuine depth of analysis and policy thinking.”
Academic Reviewer
IJLR Journal
“Khirbha demonstrated exceptional research skills during her time with us. Her drafting quality and attention to legal detail was well above intern-level.”
Senior Partner
Law Firm (Mumbai)
“Her work on the NGO's legal documentation was thorough and professionally executed. She handled complex fundraising compliance with ease.”
Director
Social Sector NGO (Delhi)
“Khirbha's understanding of banking regulations and RBI/SEBI compliance frameworks was impressive for her stage of career.”
Legal Head
Banking Sector (Mumbai)
“Meticulous, well-researched, and a clear communicator — exactly what you need in a junior legal professional.”
Advocate
Bombay High Court
“Her published work on gig economy labor laws showed genuine depth of analysis and policy thinking.”
Academic Reviewer
IJLR Journal
Get In Touch
Contact Information
advkhirbhagounder@gmail.com
Phone
+91-8779599201
linkedin.com/in/khirbha-gounder
Location
Mumbai, India