Shivani Kumbhojkar
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Experience
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The Law Point (TLP)
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India
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Law Practice
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1 - 100 Employee
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Apr 2021 - Present
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Jan 2019 - Apr 2021
A member of the Disputes Resolution team at The Law Point. Handling multiple commercial arbitrations at once. Regularly appearing before the Hon'ble High Court of Bombay, City Civil Court and Small Causes Court. Regularly defending the governing body in securities market before the Bombay High Court. Handling appeals under Right to Information Act on behalf of Public Sector Corporations, before quasi-judicial bodies. Prosecuting Trademark Applications before the Trademark Registry, Mumbai.
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Legal Aid Society of San Diego
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United States
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Law Practice
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100 - 200 Employee
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Sep 2018 - Jan 2019
Advocate on behalf of low-income individuals, negotiate with Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and California Franchise Tax Board (FTB).Represent individuals on disputes with IRS and FTB, including audits, appeals, collection matters.Preform research; prepare petitions, requests for and response to pre-trial discovery, in-office memos for federal tax litigation.Educate individuals about taxpayer rights and responsibilities.
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Feb 2017 - Aug 2018
Unlawful Detainer Clinic, Civil Harassment Restraining Order Clinic:Interview clinic participants; identify potential causes of action for plaintiffs/ petitioners and raise defences for defendants/ respondents in Eviction Law and Civil Harassment Restraining Orders. Prepare eviction notices, complaints, answers, and declarations; educate clinic participants of alternative course of action and court procedure. Prepare petitions and supporting documents to appoint and remove conservator as well as to terminate existing conservatorship; cure defects in petitions prior to court hearings. Educate clinic participants with the court procedure and alternatives to Conservatorship. Show less
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BENARI & NGUYEN LLP
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United States
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Law Practice
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Litigation Assistant
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Mar 2018 - Aug 2018
Communicated with and interviewed clients and witnesses to spot issues and claims in Employment Law; reviewed and analysed evidence. Drafted demand letters, case pleadings and motions, completed petitions and accompanying documents, and provided litigation and case support as necessary. Communicated with and interviewed clients and witnesses to spot issues and claims in Employment Law; reviewed and analysed evidence. Drafted demand letters, case pleadings and motions, completed petitions and accompanying documents, and provided litigation and case support as necessary.
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University of San Diego School of Law
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United States
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Legal Intern at State Income Tax Clinic
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Jun 2017 - Aug 2017
Advocated individuals in state income tax litigation against FTB. Gathered evidence, researched on various issues in tax disputes; drafted briefs, legal opinion, and in office memos. Represented individuals in negotiations with FTB, and at oral hearings before California State Board of Equalisation. Advocated individuals in state income tax litigation against FTB. Gathered evidence, researched on various issues in tax disputes; drafted briefs, legal opinion, and in office memos. Represented individuals in negotiations with FTB, and at oral hearings before California State Board of Equalisation.
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Education
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University of San Diego School of Law
Master of Laws (LL.M.), International law and Business & Corporate Law -
University of Pune
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), General -
Savitribai Phule Pune University
Bachelor of Commerce - BCom, 75%