Shanzeh Khan Shirwany

Junior Legal Counsel

Haqeeq Marbles.|Feb 2025 – Present.

• Contract Optimization: Developed and implemented 15+ standardized contract templates, reducing review time significantly, and minimizing loopholes.
• Dispute Resolution: Successfully mediated eight internal disputes, saving over $35,000 in potential litigation costs.
• Compliance Framework: Designed and rolled out a company-wide compliance training program, improving adherence to regulations by 90%.
• Legal Operations: Automated document tracking and filing systems, cutting the administrative workload down by 25%.
• Advised senior management on employment law matters to reduce the potential for disputes and ensure compliance with applicable regulations.

• Managed 50+ client consultations, documented meeting minutes, and maintained case records for continuity.
• Assisted senior lawyers in court hearings, gaining hands-on experience in legal procedures and evidence rules.
• Drafted legal documents, including petitions, plaints, legal notices, and case summaries.
• Researched legal precedents and statutes to strengthen case strategies.

• Conducted in-depth research on human rights law, focusing on international treaties, and domestic regulations.
• Managed and analyzed legal data through spreadsheets to track case progress, creating detailed reports for the legal team.
• Maintained consistent communication with supervising attorneys, providing weekly updates on case developments and project milestones.
• Assisted in the development of new research proposals, resulting in increased funding opportunities and project growth potential.

• Drafted legal notices, letters, writ petitions, and legal replies with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Assisted senior associates in case development by researching legal precedents, reviewing evidence, and contributing to case strategy, while observing courtroom proceedings for practical insight.
• Created and presented impactful PowerPoint presentations at Harvard Law, delivering complex legal concepts to esteemed academic audiences.

• Developed skills to navigate complex legal and mental health issues with empathy and discretion.
• Provided legal guidance to the team and advocated for mental health awareness by organizing seminars and facilitating peer-group therapy sessions.