BEAS CHAKRABORTY MSPM, LLM, BA.LLB (Hons) CAREER OBJECTIVE
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Focused and self-driven professional with over 3 years US based and 4 years of international legal and business experience. I'm primed to leverage my unique skill set and step forward and provide superior management compliance and specialized expertise in law, business, risk management, case evaluations, and performance monitoring management. A strategic and agile thinker known for driving change by tackling ambiguous problems and effectively communicating solutions.
Recognition Received major scholarship for pursuing a master's in law from Penn State University based on academic excellence. Research fellow working with major companies throughout the U.S on Cybersecurity from a legal standpoint. I was also featured in the "Student Spotlight" for exceptional performance. Graduated Bachelors in Law with Hons and distinction. Scored record marks (89%) in a decade from Calcutta University, India. Ranked 2nd, medalist in the District, and ranked 1st in University in 2019.
EXPERIENCE
Core Skills Industry Knowledge Operational Experience Risk Management Learning Agility Visionary Leadership Adaptability Empathy Creativity Decision making Timebound Perfectionist
VALIDATOR, ARIZONA DEPT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY OFFICE OF INSPECTOR GENERAL Sept 2021 - April 2022
Communicated with parties for administrative law judges, analyzed jurisdiction and merit of each case I had the opportunity to offer my legal skills to the State under the direct supervision of the Inspector General where I dealt with fraud detection, risk assessment, and the validity of a case for the judges. Performed advanced legal research on multiple databases like OnBase, Mainframe/Guide, Aurra, and APS as required. As a validator, I contributed to the investigations team by investigating all the cases thoroughly step by step. I used to critically analyze each section of the case and interpreted the information effectively in order to create the right plans, and take decisions in the process. At the end, I was awarded a recommendation by an Administrative Law judge I was working with.
JUNIOR LEGAL ADVISOR, ARRK TECHNOLOGIES, USA Sept 2020 - March 2021
Volunteered with the firm and researched for specific financial issues requiring legal analysis and research on matters of legal interest pertaining to business management, strategic thinking, and proofreading. Provided necessary corporate assistance regarding contract and business development, managed calendars, organized and filed client information, scheduled meetings, and organized conferences with company managers and the Director. I was an effective part of the brainstorming sessions that were held for the business progress and development, I was responsible to give creative and strategic ideas and hold up the risk scenarios in every case. As a law and business professional, I was able to keep a balance between creativity and risk management. On the other hand, I Researched and verified MSA and external C2C, B2B, and B2C agreements analyzed contractual interest, assisted with contract and business development, and organized and filed client information. Functioned as a go-between for attorneys and clients Involved in dispute resolution under the supervisor's purview. During this period, I developed a unique combination of professional competencies along with work ethics and collaborative skills within myself.
RESEARCH ASSISTANT, PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY Aug 2019 - May 2020
Contributed to cybersecurity and information privacy by understanding the effects and vulnerabilities of structured malware in Artificial Intelligence and its legal consequences. My scope of work was to provide support, and oversight, to lawyers who provide the information presented by CG's mission and operations and the legal services necessary to support intelligence issues as an outcome, I gained experience and knowledge of the legislative process, the Senate process, and national security law. My responsibility also includes analysis of a wide range of legal matters that affect the information security community in relation to covert actions such as counterintelligence, diversion, Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), and the Annual Information Approval Act. Through this, I developed strategic thinking, the ability to work independently, and excellent oral and written communication skills.
EXPERIENCE
LEGAL ASSISTANT, CALCUTTA HIGH COURT, KOLKATA, INDIA Jan 2019 - June 2019
As a legal assistant, I was responsible for doing criminal and corporate case analysis and documentation strategies. I played an important role in communicating with clients, researching, and evaluating cases. Prepared drafts of forms, letters, and agreements for legal staff; proofread and edited legal correspondence for errors and grammar. I converted my research into potential cases based on pre-existing conditions and legislation. Generated legal complaints, discovery requests, answers, and counterclaims. Furthermore, I participated in all facets of the litigation cycle from legal research, trial preparation, factual investigation and post trial process.
LEGAL INTERN, CALCUTTA HIGH COURT, KOLKATA, INDIA May 2018 - Dec 2018
As an intern, the concern there was brief writing and brainstorming with lawyers for critical legal matters. I worked with my legal team and dealt with problems on confidentiality, collecting information, and developing knowledgeable solutions. In addition, I generated pleadings and other legal documents for review by attorneys and paralegals and provide provided required assistance for attorneys by conducting research into complex issues, compiling information, and preparing summaries. Researched various legal subjects starting from family law, business law, criminal law, intellectual property law, real estate law, etc. In addition, I was the Admin head of my team, in order to increase research efficiency.
STUDENT ADVOCATE, THE SUPREME COURT OF INDIA AND THE DELHI HIGH COURT OCT 2017 - NOV 2017
Based on my academic excellence, I was selected as a student advocate under Advocate-on-Record, Mr. Arup Banerjee, at The Supreme Court Of India. I was responsible for litigation support, handling trial preparation, and helping my supervisor in all legal procedures. Actively participated in client file management and communication between attorneys and clients for meetings, hearings, pre-trials, and trials. Assisted with client intake by judging the merit of each case and by investigating them as required. Most importantly, I was elected to attend Parliamentary discussions with the Chief Justice Of India, Justice Deepak Mishra, and spoke one-on-one with The President Of India, The Chief Justice, the Attorney General of the country, and the Ministry Of Women and Child Development.
EDUCATION
UNIVERSITY OF CUMBERLANDS, MASTER'S IN SCIENCE PROJECT MANAGEMENT(MSPM) JUNE 2022 - PRESENT
PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY, MASTER'S OF LAW (LLM) AUGUST 2019 - MAY 2020
Graduated in the top 10% of the class Featured in the Student Spotlight Volunteer for Women Law Caucus Awarded fellowship by Accexlex
UNIVERSITY OF CALCUTTA, KOLKATA, WEST BENGAL, INDIA AUGUST 2014 - MAY 2019
Graduated with Honors in the top 3% of the class Graduated in First Class Division with distinction (89%) Ranked second in the state of West Bengal
CERTIFICATION IN BUSINESS ANALYSIS, SYNOPSIZOR TECHNOLOGIES INC, USA JAN 2022 - MAY 2022
Operations Management, SWOT Analysis Intensive Growth strategies Business Staging, Marketing
CONFERENCES
Invited Panelist and Speaker at the Lions Club International for a conference with the Minister of Health and Women Empowerment of India with former Union Minister Maneka Sanjay Gandhi concerning the topic International Conclave On Conflict Resolution(Aug 2020) and how COVID exposed the society to truth (July 2020). Certified Delegate and Speaker to ‘Keys to Speedy Justice& and ‘The Changing Face of Legal Education in India at The National Conference, 2018 organized by The Chief Justice, The Supreme Court Advocate-on-Records, and the President of India. Certified Delegate and Speaker at the United Nations Conference representing India in the Asia Youth International United Nations 2018 in Thailand. Also served as a UN Volunteer in India from 2018-2020 on sustainable development. Received a letter of appreciation and personal acknowledgment from Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Minister of Women and Child Development, India for providing suggestions on Women's Empowerment and most of my suggestions were implemented by Ministry. Member and team head of Women Law Caucus at Pennsylvania State University for women rights.
ACCOLADES
Student advocate delegate and panelist in a one-on-one conversation with the former Chief Justice Of India, Hon’ble Justice Dipak Mishra based on my academic excellence. There were 10 students selected all over India who got the opportunity to attend and I was the only one from my state, West Bengal. Delegate and Speaker in the Kolkata Business Summit 2018, at National University of Juridical Sciences (NUJS), India on Mediation Summit on the topic "Effective ways of Conflict Resolution in various organizations". Worked with the online legal platform "Change.org", where I wrote petitions on behalf of the public and stood by them as their student lawyer, and helped them resolve their legal issues on intellectual property, business law, family law, and civil matters.
MEMBERSHIPS
EXTRA CURRICULARS
Former member and panelist at Change.org online legal platform Former delegate member at The Supreme Court Of India Former student advocate at the Ministry Of Women and Child Development, India Former member and delegate at UNV, India Former member at the Mediation Summit Club, India Former Member at the Lions Club International, India Former Member at the Women Law Caucus, Pennsylvania State University
Content Writer at Change.org Former speaker and radio artist at All-India Radio (5 years) Trained in Elocution (12 years) Trained in Indian Classical Music (5 years) Trained in Indian Classical Dance (4 years) Trained in Contemporary and Creative Dance (4 years)
REFERENCES
Available on Request: Jerasimos Moschonas, AZDES Administrative Law Judge Akshay Reddy, Supervisor and Director at ARRK Technologies Dermot Groome, Professor of Criminal Law Penn State & International Court of Justice Attorney Adv. Arup Banerjee, Advocate on Record at The Supreme Court of India Adv. Shubham Dutta, Advocate at The Calcutta High Court
SUMMARY
Trailblazing through the most diversified career path of Law and Business, I am seeking a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing my interpersonal skills and problem-solving abilities. As a balanced mind perceiving an organization's needs from a business and legal standpoint, I can support growth and security throughout the duration of progress by the company. My experience with efficient resource allocation has defined my career, and my communication skills let me symbiotically function with a team to improve overall productivity. I can take leadership, be a team player flexibly and spontaneously as necessary, and bring out the best in myself and everyone I work with.