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Education
Certification
Computer Oriented Skills
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SIDDHARTHA KUNDOO

Calgary,AB

Summary

Legal Professional licensed to practice in India and pursuing a qualification in Canada. 2+ years of post-bar experience in Criminal, Real Estate, Civil and Family Law, using LexisNexis India, CanLII and other sources to research primary and secondary case law; drafting and writing opinion letters, contracts, agreements, advocacy letters and memoranda; and performing client interviews, negotiations and court submissions. Fluent in English, Hindi, Punjabi, Urdu and beginner French .

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Student Volunteer

Pro Bono Students Canada- Calgary Chapters
10.2023 - Current
  • Attended court hearings in the Queen's Bench
  • Coordinated with clients and managed client interactions effectively
  • Assisted clients in form filling and ensured accuracy and completeness
  • Provided research support to duty lawyers for legal proceedings

Associate Lawyer

KAM & Associates
07.2021 - 08.2023
  • Drafted contracts and legal Notices (Eg: Employment, Lease, Purchase agreement)
  • Represented clients at various courts in a wide range of legal matters, including money recovery, divorce, arbitration, and white-collar crime
  • Counselled clients, explained legal options and guided them through processes
  • Gave advice to banks to resolve legal issues related to financial transactions and loans
  • Managed succession cases, ensuring legal and client wishes were met for estate distribution
  • Filed court documents and other legal paperwork

Online Volunteer

Calgary Legal Guidance
01.2023 - 03.2023
  • Wrote articles on personal injury topics, e.g., medical malpractice
  • Researched and ensured accuracy in personal injury law articles
  • Edited articles for clarity and conciseness
  • Stayed updated on personal injury law developments

Online Internship

Harry Brar Law Professional Corporation (Barrister & Solicitor Law Society of Ontario)
11.2022 - 12.2022
  • Conducted thorough client consultations for Canadian visa applications
  • Assisted in gathering and preparing accurate visa documentation
  • Liaised with Canadian immigration authorities and provided updates
  • Maintained competence and comprehended changes in immigration policies

Internship

Advocate.Sunil.J. Mathews (Supreme Court of India)
05.2019 - 07.2019
  • Attended court hearings in the Supreme Court, Delhi
  • High Court and Arbitration Proceedings.

Education

Foreign Trained Lawyers Program - Law

University of Calgary
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
08.2024

B.A. LL.B (HONS) {JD Equivalent} - Law

Manipal University
Jaipur, Rajasthan, India
2021

Certification

  • J.P Morgan Commercial Banking Virtual Experience
  • KPMG Tax Virtual Experience Program
  • Clifford Chance Cyber Security Global Virtual Internship
  • Citi APAC Investment Banking Virtual Reality Intern Experience
  • Minter Ellison Disputes, Competition and Insurance Program
  • Latham & Watkins Mergers and Acquisition virtual experience
  • Intellectual Property Rights [World Intellectual Property Organization (Agency of the United Nations), Geneva, Switzerland]
  • Money Laundering and Copyright Piracy (European Union Intellectual Property Office Academy)
  • Company Law in Context by the Open University UK
  • Climate Change International Legal Regime (United Nations Institute for training and research)
  • Financial Globalization, Capital Flows, and the Global Financial Cycle (The Asian Development Bank Institute)
  • Introduction to Business Management (King's College London)
  • Global Introduction to Law program (King & Wood Mallesons)
  • Introductory course to International Environmental Law (The United Nations Environmental Law and Conventional Portal)
  • Anti-Bribery and Corruption (The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc, New York)
  • Digital Marketing by Google
  • Latham & Watkins Mergers and Acquisition virtual experience program
  • Clifford Chance Business and Human Rights Global Virtual Internship

Computer Oriented Skills

  • ChatGPT operation
  • Westlaw Canda Operation
  • LexisNexis Canada Operation
  • Google Calendar and Appointment Creation
  • CanLII
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and others.

Publications

  • Cyber Crime: Present Scenario and Challenges, Civil Laws, 978-81-941524-4-6, Dr.Nishtha Jaswal, Ex-Chief Justice of India Justice Dipak Misra
  • Landmark Cases of Indian Judiciary: Events Which Shook the Nation, 9781693891243, Available on Amazon for Sale

Professional License

Enrolled as an Advocate with the Bar Council of Delhi

Hobbies and Interests

  • Sports: Growing up in a military environment as the son of a Colonel in the Indian Army, sports have played an integral role in shaping my character. Engaging in activities such as Lawn Tennis, Badminton, and Squash has not only honed my physical abilities but also fostered essential qualities, including leadership and teamwork.
  • Multimedia Enthusiast Music and Content Creation: In my leisure time, I thoroughly enjoy creating short videos and immersing myself in music. I actively engage in content creation, and I frequently share my content, including Instagram posts, with my audience.

Timeline

Student Volunteer

Pro Bono Students Canada- Calgary Chapters
10.2023 - Current

Online Volunteer

Calgary Legal Guidance
01.2023 - 03.2023

Online Internship

Harry Brar Law Professional Corporation (Barrister & Solicitor Law Society of Ontario)
11.2022 - 12.2022

Associate Lawyer

KAM & Associates
07.2021 - 08.2023

Internship

Advocate.Sunil.J. Mathews (Supreme Court of India)
05.2019 - 07.2019

Foreign Trained Lawyers Program - Law

University of Calgary

B.A. LL.B (HONS) {JD Equivalent} - Law

Manipal University
SIDDHARTHA KUNDOO