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Ruchi Shrestha

@ruchishrestha

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IP and IT law specialist advising startups and corporations on contracts, compliance, and strategy.

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior legal roles advising on IP, IT, and corporate matters with strategic responsibilities, cross-border work, and opportunities to lead legal programs.

I am an IP and IT law specialist who co-founded and leads a full-service law firm providing cross-border legal solutions, IP registration and enforcement, licensing, and technology-transfer counsel for domestic and international clients. I advise on contract drafting, company formation, compliance, and regulatory issues under corporate and IT law frameworks, and I have built high-impact legal strategies that integrate intellectual property, technology, and corporate advisory.

I have led in-house and external legal roles including Founding Partner, Legal Head, Contract Specialist, and Legal Associate, drafting and negotiating contracts, implementing privacy and data-protection policies, and managing IP protection initiatives. I combine strong legal research, drafting, negotiation, and client-facing skills with experience running legal compliance and governance processes for organizations across sectors.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founding Partner

Current

RA and Associate Private Limited

Jul 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Co-founded and lead a full-service law firm specializing in IP and IT law, providing cross-border counsel on IP registration, enforcement, licensing, technology transfer, and corporate compliance for domestic and international clients.

Intellectual Property Law IT Law Contract Drafting Licensing Compliance Technology Transfer Cross Border Counseling Corporate Advisory

Current

Legal Head

Current

Flower Festival Private Limited

Jan 2023 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Drafted and reviewed partnership contracts, implemented privacy policies and data protection measures, and prepared terms of use to ensure regulatory compliance and protect customer information.

Contract Drafting Privacy Policy Data Protection Terms Of Use Regulatory Compliance Risk Mitigation Corporate Governance

Contract Specialist

Hulas Group of Industries

Feb 2023 - Jul 2023 (5 months)

Negotiated and drafted commercial contracts, implemented corporate governance practices and regulatory filings, and executed IP protection strategies including trademark and copyright registrations.

Contract Negotiation Corporate Governance Trademark Risk Management Legal Documentation

Legal Associate

Apex Law Chamber

Jan 2022 - Jan 2023 (1 year)

Prepared legal documents, conducted legal research and analysis, assisted counsel in hearings, and managed client interactions to support litigation and advisory matters.

Legal Research Drafting Litigation Support Client Management Case Analysis Documentation

Intern

Forum for Women Law and Development

Mar 2019 - Apr 2019 (1 month)

Assisted legal research on national and international human rights laws focused on women's rights, conducted case studies on Supreme Court decisions, and supported legal awareness workshops and advocacy events.

Legal Research Gender Justice Advocacy Stakeholder Engagement Report Writing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Symbiosis Law School

Master of Laws, Innovation Technology and IP Law

2023 - 2024

Completed an LLM focusing on innovation, technology, and IP law with emphasis on cross-border legal solutions and corporate-IT regulatory frameworks.

Kathmandu University School of Law

Bachelor of Business Management and Bachelor of Laws, Business Management and Law

2016 - 2021

Completed integrated BBM LLB program combining business management studies and law with coursework in corporate, contract, and intellectual property law.