Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
TECHNICAL AWARENESS
Training
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Leela Ram

Leela Ram

Advocate High Court
Karachi

Summary

To work in a challenging and stimulating environment where I can apply my advocacy experience in criminal, cyber, and labour law, while enriching my legal knowledge and enhancing my professional skills. I seek to contribute effectively to organizational objectives through strong legal research, and courtroom advocacy, coupled with client counseling and dispute resolution. With a commitment to justice, ethics, and professional excellence, I aim to grow as a dedicated legal practitioner and serve society through the rule of law.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Language

Work History

Advocate High Court

DK Law Associates
01.2022 - Current
  • As an Advocate at the Courts, I have represented clients in criminal, cyber, and labour law matters, preparing petitions, complaints, affidavits, and other pleadings with accuracy and adherence to procedural requirements
  • My work involves conducting detailed legal research, analyzing statutes, and developing litigation strategies to support clients effectively.
  • I provide legal advice on compliance and dispute resolution, draft legal notices and contracts, and collaborate with senior advocates in preparing evidence, examinations, and cross-examinations.

Associate Lawyer

Syed Ahmed Ali Shah Law Associates Karachi, Pakistan
04.2021 - 12.2021
  • Worked as an “Associate Lawyer” wherein my responsibilities were as follows:
  • Appear and plead in cases before Civil Court, Family Court, District and Session Court.
  • Assist partners and senior associates in High Court, Anticorruption Court, and Anti-Narcotics Court.
  • Conduct legal research on various aspects of law through national and foreign law books and precedents.

Associate

Ehtasham Zia Law Associates, Karachi Pakistan
01.2016 - 01.2020
  • Worked as an Associate wherein my roles/responsibilities were as follows:
  • Argued various cases before Civil Courts, Family Courts, and District & Session Courts.
  • Also drafted few Civil Suit, Plaint and Bail applications.

Trainee

Trainee At Ehtasham Zia Law Associates, Karachi Pakistan
02.2015 - 12.2015
  • Worked as a Trainee with Mr. Ehtsham Zia (Advocate High Court) for 5 months.
  • Appeared before different courts of law and familiarized myself with Court procedures.

Internee

PIA Pakistan International Airlines
06.2010 - 08.2010
  • Worked as an internee in Finance and Marketing department for the period of two months.

Education

Master of Law (LLM) - Law

Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law Karachi
Karachi
04.2001 -

Master of Arts (Economics) - undefined

University of Sindh, Jamshoro
01.2019

Bachelor of Law (LLB) - undefined

University of Sindh, Jamshoro
01.2014

Post Graduate Diploma - Entrepreneurship

CED, IBA Karachi
Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan

Bachelor of Studies (Commerce) - undefined

University of Sindh, Jamshoro
01.2010

Skills

  • Legal research and interpretation
  • Drafting petitions, complaints, and affidavits
  • Courtroom advocacy, oral argumentation, and cross-examination
  • Client counseling and dispute resolution
  • Negotiation and settlement skills
  • Analytical reasoning and critical thinking
  • Strong written and verbal communication
  • Collaboration with senior advocates and legal teams
  • Client Interaction and satisfaction
  • Community Engagement and Mobilization
  • Case preparation and evidence management
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines

TECHNICAL AWARENESS

  • Proficiency in legal research databases (e.g., PLD,SCMR, PCrLJ)
  • Knowledge of procedural law and case management in District and High Courts.
  • Awareness of cyber law frameworks, digital evidence.
  • Familiarity with legal procedures, and dispute settlement mechanisms.
  • Effective use of digital tools for documentation, e-filing, and case tracking.
  • Understanding of client data confidentiality and professional ethics in technology use.

Training

  • Completed the 16 Hours MICADR Certified Mediation Advocacy Skills Training Program through Musaliha International Center for Arbitration and Dispute Resolution with collaboration of Sindh High Court Bar Association Karachi in July 2023.
  • Attended workshop on The International Human Rights System Engagement Opportunities for EHRDs jointly organized by UNDP Pakistan and OHCHR.
  • Two days Advocacy training program for young lawyers (Members of Sindh High Court Bar Association Karachi), organized at Sindh Judicial Academy Karachi.
  • Participated in two days training workshop on Child rights, Child protection and Justice with Children conducted by Group Development Pakistan (GDP) Karachi.
  • Successfully completed the trial advocacy courses of criminal, civil, corporate conducted by Legal Education Committee of Karachi Bar Association 2020.
  • Participated in Avant Grade 3 (Two days’ workshop) on Strategic Vision and Time Management organized by Time Lenders at Institute of Business Administration Karachi on 9th and 10th November 2013.
  • Participated as an Organizer in INVENT FINALE (ideas today business tomorrow) held at Institute of business administration Karachi with the collaboration of Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan.

References

Will be furnished on request

Timeline

Advocate High Court

DK Law Associates
01.2022 - Current

Associate Lawyer

Syed Ahmed Ali Shah Law Associates Karachi, Pakistan
04.2021 - 12.2021

Associate

Ehtasham Zia Law Associates, Karachi Pakistan
01.2016 - 01.2020

Trainee

Trainee At Ehtasham Zia Law Associates, Karachi Pakistan
02.2015 - 12.2015

Internee

PIA Pakistan International Airlines
06.2010 - 08.2010

Master of Law (LLM) - Law

Shaheed Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto University of Law Karachi
04.2001 -

Master of Arts (Economics) - undefined

University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Bachelor of Law (LLB) - undefined

University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Bachelor of Studies (Commerce) - undefined

University of Sindh, Jamshoro

Post Graduate Diploma - Entrepreneurship

CED, IBA Karachi
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