Danielle Britto

Experience

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  Adv. B. S. Hiremath, Belgaum, Karnataka

  Jul 2012 - Jul 2012

  Intern

  The two‐week internship focused on process for filing of civil suits and disputes relating to family matters.WORK UNDERTAKEN• Observed cases at the family court ‐ including cases on conjugal rights sec 9 of Hindu Marriage Act 1955.• Observed cases at the Sessions court in Belgaum relating to drug cases and petty theft.• Observed arguments by Advocate on family disputes, partition suites and sec 138 cases (i.e. cheque bounce cases).OUTCOMES• Acquired an understanding of processes for Civil suits. Show less

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  Adv. Amit Bandodkar, Margao, Goa

  Jan 2013 - Feb 2013

  Intern

  The two‐week internship focused on process for filing of civil suits and disputes relating to divorce and ancestral property.WORK UNDERTAKEN• Helped set up the Library in the Advocates Office.• Observed cases at the Mamlatdar’s office at Margao relating to Tenancy issues.• Observed cases for partition of moveable property and partition of ancestral land.• Observed arguments by the advocate on behalf of the plaintiff for maintenance in a divorce settlement.• Acquired understanding of processes forfiling of Inventories, Vakalatnama and Plaintiff’s written statements.OUTCOMES• Acquired an understanding of processes relating to Civil suits Show less

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  Adv, Arun Bras De Souza, High Court of Bombay at Goa

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Intern

  The internship focused on the practical application of procedures for the major criminal acts.WORK UNDERTAKEN• Researched Money Laundering Act 2012 and Criminal Procedure Code 1973.• Observed High Court Appeals for (a) Rape & Murder case (b) Two murder cases where evidence was challenged by the advocate against the public prosecutor.• Observed process to obtain bail in three instances.• Observed the drawing up of Panchnama for the arrest of drug peddlers.• Observed arguments by the advocate defending the Chairman of Goa Cricket Board in an appeal relating to counterfeiting of tickets.OUTCOMES• Acquired an in‐depth understanding of Criminal Procedures. Show less

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  Cyril Prasad Pais Associates and Advocates

  Jul 2014 - Aug 2014

  Intern

  The internship focused on the practical application of procedures of civil major acts and non‐litigation.WORK UNDERTAKEN• Drafted written statement, sale deed and plaints.• Researched case laws for Partnership Law, medical negligence and maintenance cases (section 125).• Observed cases in the High Court of Karnataka and Debt Recovery Tribunal.• Observed mediation cases.OUTCOMES• Developed in‐depth knowledge of Civil Law, Constitutional Law and litigation processes in Courts.• Acquired skills of drafting. Show less

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  International Justice Mission

  Sept 2014 - Nov 2014

  Internship

  The internship focused on issues related to bonded labour.WORK UNDERTAKEN• Prepared and submitted Research paper on free legal aid.• Researched prospects of NGO in Bangalore.• Summarized and uploaded case data onto the firm’s website.• Attended seminars on counselling the victims.OUTCOMES• Acquired insights into bonded labour

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  Rosa Paramel Advocates and Consultants

  Jul 2015 - May 2016

  Law Associate

  - Drafted Deeds, Matrimonial Case Petitions u/s 13(b), 13(1) (ia) for Divorce, Domestic Violence, Suit for Injunction under 39 Rule (1) & (12) and various other matters. - Drafted Memorandum of Understanding and Rental Agreements for various companies. Appeared in High Court of Karnataka, Magistrate Court, Family Court, Consumer Court and Civil Court.

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  Wipro

  May 2016 - Oct 2017

  Legal Analyst

  - Managed the lifecycle of contracts, including drafting, reviewing, negotiating, and finalizing various types of agreements, such as NDAs, MSAs, SLAs, and vendor agreements.- Conducted detailed contract reviews and abstractions to identify key terms, obligations, and compliance requirements, ensuring alignment with organizational policies and legal standards.- Assisted in negotiating contract terms with clients and vendors to mitigate risks and protect company interests, ensuring compliance with local and international laws.- Maintained and updated a centralized contract management system to track contract status, deadlines, and renewals, improving efficiency and reducing potential legal risks.- Collaborated with cross-functional teams, including procurement, sales, and finance, to ensure seamless contract execution and adherence to legal and regulatory requirements.- Analyzed and interpreted complex contractual language to provide clear guidance to internal stakeholders, facilitating informed decision-making.- Also worked for JP Morgan Chase Bank (As Third Party). Show less

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  Accenture

  Nov 2017 - Aug 2020

  Contract Associate

  - Reviewing and creating legal abstracts for various contracts like Master Service Agreement, Consulting Service Agreement, Professional Service Agreement and Statement of Work.- Reviewing various important clauses like Liability, Business Continuity, Force Majeure, Step In, COLA, etc. in the contracts. Proactively tracking and managing reporting in the team. - Also, part of the Resale Team where I review contracts such as NDAs, Resale Agreements, Collaboration Agreements, Master Alliance Agreements, Amendments and Renewal of Licenses. - Apart from the above-mentioned exposure, drafted Local Country Agreements and enrolled as a buddy to coach the employees in Japan in English speaking. Show less

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  Self Employed

  Jan 2024 - now

  Independent Consultant