Sowmya Raghuraman Iyer
@sowmyaraghuramaniyer
I manage cross-border litigation, contracts, compliance, and AI-enabled legal workflows across U.S. and Indian matters.
IndiaWhat I'm looking for
I manage active civil and family law matters for Law Offices of SRIS, P.C., supporting Virginia and Maryland litigation from intake through discovery, motion drafting, trial preparation, filing, and client communication. I use Claude, Gemini, Maryland MDEC, and Virginia VJEFS to strengthen legal analysis, workflow efficiency, and trial readiness.
Previously, I co-founded Raghuraman & Iyer Legal Consultants and Associates, resolving 150+ disputes and handling commercial contracts, corporate due diligence, and 70+ institutional real estate settlements. My background combines nearly a decade of Indian legal practice with cross-border U.S. litigation support and practical stakeholder coordination.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Legal Consultant
Law Offices of SRIS, P.C.
Jan 2026 - Present (8 months)
Manage legal disputes and complete case lifecycles for an active caseload of 10–15 civil and family law matters across Virginia and Maryland, working closely with supervising attorneys in a cross-cultural environment. Draft dispositive motions, pleadings, and subpoenas, and lead trial preparations including trial binders and witness materials.
Co-founder and Advocate
Raghuraman & Iyer Legal Consultants and Associates
May 2017 - Feb 2024 (6 years 9 months)
Founded and managed a multidisciplinary law office, effectively managing and resolving 150+ legal disputes and litigation matters across High Courts, Tribunals, and Commissions. Managed contract-related matters including drafting, reviewing, and negotiating Joint Venture agreements, NDAs, MOUs, and lease deeds for corporate and MSME clients.
Advocate
Independent Practice
Jul 2014 - Apr 2017 (2 years 9 months)
Managed 40+ active cases, meeting tight deadlines and achieving client goals while representing clients before High Courts, Trial Courts, tribunals, and commissions. Worked closely with external/senior counsel, assisting in preparing case briefs, legal research, and summary write-ups for arguments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Jagran Lakecity University
Master of Laws, Corporate and Intellectual Property Laws
2024 - 2025
Grade: Gold Medalist
Pursued an LL.M. in Corporate and Intellectual Property Laws, graduating as a Gold Medalist.
Queen Mary University of London
Certificate, Cloud Computing Law
Completed a certificate in Cloud Computing Law & Transactions.
University of Petroleum and Energy Studies
Bachelor of Business Administration, Bachelor of Laws (Honours), Corporate Law
2009 - 2014
Earned a BBA, LL.B. (Hons.) with a specialization in Corporate Law.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
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Location
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