Vishwanath Seecharan
Elmont,United States of America
Summary
Accomplished Foreign Attorney at Law with demonstrated experience in family law, domestic violence, real estate, probate and corporate matters. Diverse with a Masters in International Commercial Law. Led a successful law practice in Trinidad and managed compliance for over 50 companies in the energy sector with a great understanding of Corporate Governance. Recently relocated to New York, actively seeking to leverage education and skills into a Legal Executive Assistant position.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Attorney-at-Law
Seecharan & Associates
San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago
07.2022 - 06.2025
- Successfully managed a diverse caseload including Matrimonial, Family Law matters, Domestic Violence, Custody and Maintenance of Children, Estate and Wills, Conveyance, Corporate Law and Criminal Defense.
- Represented clients in court during hearings and trials.
- Represented clients in court proceedings such as hearings, trials, mediations, arbitrations, and depositions.
- Prepared legal documents and negotiated settlements, achieving favorable resolutions for clients.
- Negotiated settlements to resolve disputes efficiently for clients.
- Negotiated settlements on behalf of clients in civil litigation matters.
- Drafted legal documents for various court proceedings and client needs.
- Researched case law to support client arguments and legal strategies.
- Researched case law to develop legal arguments for cases.
- Advised clients on legal rights, obligations, and available options.
- Provided expert advice to clients about their rights under the law.
- Counseled individuals on estate planning matters such as wills and trusts.
- Collaborated with colleagues to strategize case approaches, enhancing overall case effectiveness.
- Developed strategies to protect clients' legal rights while minimizing potential risks.
- Ensured compliance with legal regulations and ethical standards, safeguarding client interests and maintaining professional integrity.
- Reviewed contracts to ensure clarity and protect client interests.
- Advocated for clients' interests during negotiations with opposing parties.
- Conducted interviews with witnesses involved in cases.
- Assisted pro bono clients in navigating the legal system without access to financial resources.
- Engaged outside experts such as forensic accountants or private investigators to enhance case preparation.
Legal, Health, Safety and Security Advisor.
ProTec Intelligence Services Ltd
, Trinidad & Tobago
11.2020 - 06.2025
- Advised the Board of Directors on legal compliance and Security industry best practices.
- Developed comprehensive risk management plans and procedures for security operations, encompassing armed and unarmed foot and mobile patrols, bomb threat response, hostile intruder protocols, gate manning, and CCTV monitoring.
- Advised the Board of Directors on legal compliance, enhancing security operations through industry best practices.
- Collaborated with teams to ensure compliance with industry regulations and standards.
- Trained employees in Health, Safety, Security and Risk Assessments.
- Analyzed security incidents to identify vulnerabilities, recommending actionable improvements to strengthen security posture.
- Advised management on corrective actions for non-compliance issues.
Corporate Secretary - Head of Legal for the City
San Fernando City Corporation, Ministry of Rural Development & Local Government.
, Trinidad & Tobago
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Advised members of Counsel, the Mayor and CEO of the City on Legal Matters concerning the City.
- Addressed issues related to animal control, homelessness, public health, safety and security, and illegal vending for City Council.
- Managed legal disputes, collaborating with external counsel to achieve favorable outcomes.
- Maintained accurate records of corporate documents and official correspondence.
- Drafted internal policies to enhance governance and operational effectiveness.
- Ensured compliance with local government regulations and policies in all operations.
- Coordinated communication between government officials and stakeholders to enhance governance.
- Assisted in the development of strategic plans for community engagement initiatives.
- Collaborated closely with external legal counsels on legal matters.
- Supported the implementation of policy changes within the Ministry of Rural Development.
- Conducted internal investigations into suspected violations of law or policy.
Instructing Attorney
Paul & Seecharan, Attorneys at Law
San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Managed clientele as Instructing Attorney in High Court/Federal Court Civil Matters, coordinating efforts of advocate attorneys to ensure effective representation.
- Advised clients on their legal rights, obligations and liabilities under applicable laws.
- Prepared litigation strategies for clients in civil law cases.
- Drafted and reviewed pleadings, motions, briefs and other legal documents for court filings.
- Facilitated resolution of land dispute matters, conveyance processes, and property acquisitions.
- Performed complex legal research to prepare for cases or arbitration.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop case strategies and approaches.
- Developed litigation strategies for civil law cases, aligning approaches with client objectives and legal standards.
- Negotiated resolutions of cases with defense attorneys and judges.
Chief Executive Officer
Invenico Management Solutions Ltd
, Trinidad & Tobago
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Led over Fifty (50) Trinidad & Tobago Energy Sector Companies in the development and upgrade of their Company's Management Systems, to achieve Stow-tt certification (Caribbean Health & Safety Standard) and International ISO standards (ISO18001, ISO9001, ISO45001).
- Led leadership & business development, financial management, project management, legal compliance, human resource development and training, and developed and implemented company policies, procedures, and protocols, ensuring adherence to occupational health, safety, security, and environmental management while auditing against international standards.
- Oversaw financial management, aligning budgets with strategic goals to support organizational objectives.
- Led organization by establishing business direction and actualizing operational plans to meet goals.
- Implemented risk management strategies to identify and mitigate potential threats.
- Championed company culture initiatives to boost employee engagement and satisfaction.
- Created new policies, objectives, and procedures to streamline operations and increase productivity.
Operations Director
Streamline Management & Engineering Solutions Ltd
San Fernando, Trinidad & Tobago
08.2013 - 07.2017
- Developed, implemented, and audited health, safety, security, and environmental management systems for energy oil and gas companies in Trinidad and Tobago, ensuring regulatory compliance and risk mitigation.
- Oversaw daily operations to align activities with strategic objectives, enhancing overall organizational performance.
- Managed cross-functional teams to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
- Developed operational policies to streamline processes and enhance workflow efficiency.
Education
Post Graduate Diploma (PgD) - Legal Practice
De Montfort University
Leicester, England 09.2020 - 07.2021
Masters of Law (LL.M.) - International Commercial Law
Anglia Ruskin University
Cambridge, England 09.2019 - 07.2020
Bachelors of Law (LL.B.) -
BPP University Law School
London, England 09.2016 - 07.2019
High School Diploma/ GED equivalent -
ASJA Boy's College
San Fernando, Trinidad & TobagoSkills
- Litigation Strategy
- Legal Counseling
- Legal Compliance
- Legal Risk Assessment
- Regulatory Review
- Legal Standards
- Legal Safety Standards
- Case Management
- Legal Research
- Risk management
- Policy development
- Implementation
- Advocacy
- Leadership and Management
- Compliance Management
- Legal drafting
Certification
- ISO27001 Lead Implementer
- ISO45001 Lead Auditor
- ISO29001 Lead Implementer
- NEBOSH General Safety Certificate
- NEBOSH Award in Process Safety
- IOSH Managing Safely Certificate
Future Goals
- Ambitions to complete a Masters in Business Administration over the next five years.
Timeline
Corporate Secretary - Head of Legal for the City
San Fernando City Corporation, Ministry of Rural Development & Local Government.
10.2024 - 04.2025
Instructing Attorney
Paul & Seecharan, Attorneys at Law
06.2023 - 06.2024
Attorney-at-Law
Seecharan & Associates
07.2022 - 06.2025
Legal, Health, Safety and Security Advisor.
ProTec Intelligence Services Ltd
11.2020 - 06.2025
Post Graduate Diploma (PgD) - Legal Practice
De Montfort University
09.2020 - 07.2021
Masters of Law (LL.M.) - International Commercial Law
Anglia Ruskin University
09.2019 - 07.2020
Chief Executive Officer
Invenico Management Solutions Ltd
08.2017 - 06.2021
Bachelors of Law (LL.B.) -
BPP University Law School
09.2016 - 07.2019
Operations Director
Streamline Management & Engineering Solutions Ltd
08.2013 - 07.2017
High School Diploma/ GED equivalent -
ASJA Boy's College