VIDIT DESWAL
Oakville,ON
Summary
Effective law professional with proven track record of successfully representing clients in court, developing legal strategies and drafting and negotiating contracts. Well-versed in principles of family law, civil litigation and criminal law. Works independently and collaboratively as part of team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Articling Student
CHAN-GALLIVAN LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
10.2022 - 03.2023
- Conducted title searches, draft purchase and sale agreements, and assist with closings for residential and commercial real estate transactions
- Prepared and review closing documents, including deeds, affidavits, statutory declarations, and mortgages, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations
- Drafted wills, powers of attorney, and trusts for clients, ensuring that their estate plans reflected their wishes and complied with applicable laws and regulations
- Conducted legal research and provided guidance on estate administration, including probate process, estate accounting, the distribution of assets and on a range of business law matters, including corporate governance, contracts, and compliance, to the supervising lawyer
- Reviewed legal information and proofed documentation for errors.
- Sorted legal documents, filing and case materials in clear, orderly systems.
- Performed legal and general research, drafting memoranda, and correspondence.
- Organized legal filing system to maximize efficiency.
- Interviewed and communicated with clients via phone or email.
- Filed legal documents promptly and accurately with local, state and federal courts.
- Analyzed facts and case law to determine possible defenses for clients.
- Assisted in developing processes to expedite legal procedures.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Assessed case dockets to prepare and provide appropriate legal advice.
- Assist with the preparation of Estate Tax returns and other tax-related documents, and with formation of new businesses, drafting articles of incorporation, by-laws and other organizational documents such as preparation of the minute books
- Review and draft contracts, including non-disclosure agreements, employment agreements, and purchase agreements, ensuring that clients’ interests were protected
- Prepared, filed and handled cases for clients in Ontario Small Claims Court
- Managed files and organized documents, maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
Associate
B.S. Maan & Associates
12.2020 - 09.2021
- Pled before appellate authorities and tribunals, regarding corporate law cases
- Prepared corporate business contracts and application for dissolution of marriage (Divorce)
- Drafted real estate transaction documents such as agreements of sale/purchase, deeds of sale, and special power of attorney, along with requisite legal forms
- Represented clients in insurance claim disputes in Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of
- India
- Represented clients in motor vehicle accident claims in Motor Accidents Claims Tribunal.
- Developed compliance best practices for company.
- Directed and supported staff with business registrations and other legal requirements.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
Team Member
Tim Hortons
12.2021 - 02.2021
- Delivered quality service efficiently, with excellent customer feedback, in a fast-paced work environment.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Developed strong customer service and product knowledge skills to enhance individual and team performance.
Patent Analyst
Mark Kovalenko & Partners
09.2019 - 11.2020
- Provided legal support to companies in filing patent applications in WIPO, especially in India
- Conducted preliminary patentability, evidence of use, state of the art searches for clients’ patents.
- Assisted attorneys with IP transactions, post-grant proceedings, litigation and other IP counsel needs.
- Maintained familiarity with cutting-edge technology for subject matter fluency when analyzing prospective patents.
- Conducted detailed ancillary research to support decisions on patent validity, seeking evidence and achieving full transparency.
- Supported patent throughout entire annuities lifecycle, coordinating meetings and compiling presentations to further clarify and expedite.
- Managed docket database, filing according to agency parameters and tracking patent timelines.
Legal Consultant
Envision Institute Of Innovative Learning
03.2019 - 11.2020
- Drafted service contracts, along with non-judicial and judicial affidavits, executed between the institute and clients
- Institute provided training and learning in professional skills such as accounting, book-keeping etc
- Using cutting-edge computer application
- Advised the board of directors on legal issues arising in their processes, client-relations, and compliance requirements.
- Researched related literature regarding issues at hand.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
Law Clerk
Manjeet Arya
07.2016 - 07.2017
- Handled case-management
- Regularly followed-up and updated clients, witnesses, and related parties on the progress of case trial/appeal, deadlines, and mode of payment of legal fees
- Assisted lawyers in client and witnesses’ interviews for client in-takes and witness preparation.
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
- Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information and interpreting legal documents.
- Maintained and updated files and databases for personnel records and financial reports.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Education
Master of Law - Canadian Common Law
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON11.2022
Master of Law (LLM) - Corporate and Financial Laws
O.P. Jindal Global University
Sonepat, India08.2021
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law
University of Delhi
New DelhI, India11.2020
PG Diploma - International Trade and Business Law
The Indian Society of International Law
New Delhi. India07.2020
PG Diploma - Corporate Law and Management
Indian Law Institute
New Delhi, India06.2019
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Delhi
New Delhi, India07.2016
Skills
- Advocacy
- Negotiation
- Mediation
- Research and Legal Drafting
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Client Relations
- Court Document Filing
- Legal Analysis
- Agreement Drafting
- Legal and Court Processes
- Estate Administration
- Real Estate Closing Assistance
- Case Management Support
Timeline
Articling Student
CHAN-GALLIVAN LAW PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
10.2022 - 03.2023
Team Member
Tim Hortons
12.2021 - 02.2021
Associate
B.S. Maan & Associates
12.2020 - 09.2021
Patent Analyst
Mark Kovalenko & Partners
09.2019 - 11.2020
Legal Consultant
Envision Institute Of Innovative Learning
03.2019 - 11.2020
Law Clerk
Manjeet Arya
07.2016 - 07.2017
Master of Law - Canadian Common Law
University of Toronto
Master of Law (LLM) - Corporate and Financial Laws
O.P. Jindal Global University
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Law
University of Delhi
PG Diploma - International Trade and Business Law
The Indian Society of International Law
PG Diploma - Corporate Law and Management
Indian Law Institute
Bachelor of Science - Physics
University of Delhi
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