AKSHAYA SENTHIL KUMAR
York,PA
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
MPL Law Firm, LLP
York, PA
05.2024 - Current
- Reviewed contracts related to marital agreements, prenuptial agreements, postnuptial agreements and other family law matters.
- Conducted in-depth research into applicable laws and regulations to ensure compliance with relevant statutes.
- Drafted legal documents such as pleadings, motions and discovery requests for court proceedings.
Graduate Research Assistant
Center for the Study of Mergers and Acquisitions Penn State Law
State College, Pennsylvania
09.2022 - 05.2024
- Led discussions on tax-free spinoffs, taxable acquisition of stock of a publicly held C-Corp, and recent developments in Mergers and Acquisitions
- Co-authored Chapter 14 of Corporate Valuations in M&A, relating to the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) method
- Published the 7-step DCF model prototype on the Penn State Law website
- Researched Domestic and International Tax Policies and drafted memoranda outlining my legal research
Student Attorney
The Penn State Law, Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic
State College, Pennsylvania
01.2023 - 08.2023
- Drafted amici briefs, planned appellate strategy, commented on pending legislation and rule making, advocated for changes in veterans' law
- Conducted medical and legal research, worked with treating physicians and medical experts to develop medical evidence
- Drafted wills, powers of attorney, trusts and estate planning documents
Internship and Clerkship
High Court of Madras
Chennai, India
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Cumulative student-attorney experience of 4 years in top family law and tax firms in India
- Legal research and analysis, drafting petitions and affidavits, and client counseling
- Served as a judicial law clerk to judges of the Madras High Court - I was a part of the landmark ruling involving employment reservation rights for LGBTQ+ people in India
- Worked on child custody and adoption rights cases
Education
Master of Laws - Corporate, Commercial and Tax laws
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA05.2024
Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws - BBA LLB(Hons.)
School of Excellence in Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University
Chennai, India06.2022
Hobbies and Interests
- Strength Training
- Nutrition (PN Level 1)
- Psychology (Diploma in Modern Applied Psychology)
Volunteer Experience
- Penn State Law, Pro Bono Wills Clinic
- Teach for India, Fellow - 2020
- Cheer NGO, LGBTQ+ Rights Legal Fellow
Languages
- English, Native
- Tamil, Native
Timeline
Associate
MPL Law Firm, LLP
05.2024 - Current
Student Attorney
The Penn State Law, Veterans and Servicemembers Legal Clinic
01.2023 - 08.2023
Graduate Research Assistant
Center for the Study of Mergers and Acquisitions Penn State Law
09.2022 - 05.2024
Internship and Clerkship
High Court of Madras
01.2018 - 01.2022
Master of Laws - Corporate, Commercial and Tax laws
The Pennsylvania State University
Bachelor of Business Administration and Bachelor of Laws - BBA LLB(Hons.)
School of Excellence in Law, The Tamil Nadu Dr Ambedkar Law University
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