
Anisha Shivakumar
@anishashivakumar
Governance, Risk & Compliance and Legal AI analyst using Claude for contract review and due diligence; building expertise in information security.
What I'm looking for
Four years in regulatory compliance, AML/KYC and due diligence taught me to look beyond what a file says and flag what may be wrong. At Thakur and Sinha Law Offices LLP, I carried out AML and Source of Funds verifications and implemented Case Management System workflows that improved file organisation and reduced pre-completion delays by 30%.
At the University of Westminster, I completed an LLM in Law and Technology and researched how blockchain could support transparent NGO fund governance. I use Claude, ChatGPT and Gemini for legal and compliance work, including contract review and due diligence, and I'm working towards the CIPP/E while building my knowledge of ISO 27001 and SOC 2.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Advocate
Self-Employed, Bengaluru, India
Jan 2022 - Present (4 years 10 months)
Drafted and reviewed commercial contracts and legal documents with exceptional attention to detail, consistently reducing rework and turnaround time. Managed regulatory compliance requirements across concurrent matters, keeping documentation organised and up to date under deadline pressure. Conducted due diligence and risk assessment on legal documentation, identifying and escalating risks before
Advocate
Freelance
Jan 2024 - Aug 2024 (7 months)
* Draft and review contracts against regulatory requirements, maintaining accuracy under pressure.
* Manage compliance obligations across concurrent client matters, tracking status and documentation in structured logs.
* Conduct due diligence on legal and financial documents, identifying and escalating potential risks.
* Act as a bridge between clients and third-party professionals, keeping ma
Associate Representative
Thakur and Sinha Law Offices LLP, Bengaluru, India
Jan 2022 - Aug 2024 (2 years 7 months)
Managed 15–20 complex legal matters monthly, improving documentation clarity by 15% and significantly reducing revision cycles. Researched and analysed complex legal structures, including unregistered interests, to identify and resolve title issues before critical deadlines. Negotiated indemnity arrangements and contract clauses with opposing lawyers, allocating liability risk while securing full
Junior Advocate
Thakur & Sinha Law Offices LLP
Jan 2022 - Jan 2024 (2 years)
* Expertly drafted 15- 20 cautiously vetted petitions, memos, and crucial legal documents, resulting in 15% increase in document accuracy and a considerable reduction in processing time, optimising efficiency in legal proceedings.
* Advocated for clients' interests across a spectrum of legal settings, including courts, tribunals, and commissions, resulting in 95% favourable outcomes and settlemen
Health and well-being
Career Break
Oct 2021 - Jun 2022 (8 months)
Worked as Health and well-being at Career Break.
Legal Intern
LAWNEST
Jun 2020 - Sep 2020 (3 months)
Worked as Legal Intern at LAWNEST.
Legal Intern
Ashira Law
Jul 2019 - Aug 2019 (1 month)
- Assisted in the Legal matters of the firm.
- Attened High court , City Civil court and Family courts.
- Proactively prepared drafts for mutual consent divorce petitions, petitions under Evidence Act in divorce proceedings, statement of objections, consumer complaints, sale deeds and legal notices.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Westminster
Master of Laws - LLM, Law and Technology
2024 - 2025
* Dissertation on "Leveraging Blockchain to Rebuild Donor Trust in Non-Governmental Organisations: Transparency and Governance Model in the EU/UK".
* Served as course representative by acting as the primary liaison between the student body and faculty, improving departmental communication and ensuring that student grievances were addressed through professional mediation.
* Contributed to the fir
Coursera
Regulatory Compliance
Aug 2023 · Expired Oct 2023
Coursera
FinTech Law and Policy
Jan 2023
BCI - Bar Council of India
License to practice Law in India
May 2022
MS Ramaiah College of Law
Bachelor of Laws - LLB, Law
2016 - 2021
M.S. Ramaiah College of Law, Bangalore
Bachelor of Arts, Law
2016 - 2021
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