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Dr. Meera Nair

Johannesburg,South Africa

Summary

Skilled professional specialising in legal and legislative research, with a strong background in teaching and academic writing. Proficient in data interpretation and analytical writing, with expertise in comparative law and methodology. Experienced in parliamentary procedures, committee support, commercial law, and human rights law. Hands-on experience in MS Office Suite, Tableau, and SPSS for effective report writing and policy research. Committed to enhancing legal drafting skills and contributing to impactful publications.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6045
6045
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Legal Consultant

Alpha House Tech.
Johannesburg, South Africa
2024.06 - Current

- Analyse legal problems and interpret laws and regulations.
- Prepare, review, and edit legal documents and contracts.
- Identify potential legal risks and develop strategies to mitigate them.
- Conduct legal research to stay informed about changes in the law.
- Ensure compliance with all legal regulations and obligations.
- Collaborate with other legal professionals to provide comprehensive legal guidance.
- Conduct training sessions for clients or their employees regarding legal issues and risks.

Research Officer

Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Parliament of India
New Delhi
2017.07 - 2024.05
  • Assisted in preparing speech notes and interventions for Chairman, Deputy Chairman, Secretary-General, and senior officers of Upper House (Rajya Sabha) of Indian Parliament.
  • Participated actively in professional development workshops to stay abreast of latest innovations in field.
  • Completed high-volume research tasks, managing competing priorities with stringent time management.
  • Drafted and edited research papers for publication in academic journals.
  • Responded to research queries and requests from stakeholders.
  • Supported drafting materials for conferences and international forums such as IPU and ASGP.
  • Handled reference queries from parliamentary and external stakeholders.

Executive Research Coordinator

Centre for Comparative Family Law, National Law University, Delhi
2017.02 - 2018.10
  • Coordinated and facilitated research and dialogue on key issues such as matrimonial rights, inheritance, and workplace concerns, with a focus on the Uniform Civil Code.
  • Organised seminars, conferences, and community outreach programs to address social challenges and improve public legal literacy.
  • Supervised the effective implementation of the Centre's initiatives, ensuring they aligned with its goals of research, advocacy, and social impact.

Legal Researcher - Judicial Division

Election Commission of India
2016.07 - 2017.01
  • Provided legal research and analytical support on electoral and constitutional law, including preparation of research papers, reports, and legal briefs.
  • Assisted in drafting legal documents and supported case management functions by reviewing files and aiding in litigation processes.
  • Conducted comparative research on international electoral practices and contributed to policy formulation related to electoral law and procedures.
  • Coordinated with internal departments and external stakeholders on legal and regulatory matters.

Assistant Professor of Law

Alliance University, Bangalore
Bangalore
2014.07 - 2015.11
  • Delivered undergraduate lectures for law and business administration students.
  • Developed course design, lecture notes, reading lists, assignments, and examinations.
  • Provided student consultations, academic guidance, and constructive feedback on assessments.
  • Collaborated with fellow faculty members to ensure curriculum alignment and quality delivery.
  • Actively engaged in the intellectual and academic life of the University.

Assistant Professor of Law

Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, West Bengal
Siliguri, West Bengal
2012.02 - 2013.02
  • Delivered undergraduate and postgraduate lectures, tutorials, and workshops, including course design, lecture notes, reading lists, assignments, and examinations.
  • Developed and taught courses for the University's Professional and Continuing Education department.
  • Provided student consultations, academic guidance, and constructive feedback on assessments.
  • Collaborated with fellow faculty members to ensure curriculum alignment and quality delivery.
  • Contributed to faculty administration, including committee service and academic governance.
  • Actively engaged in the intellectual and academic life of the University.

Education

B.A. LL.B. - Law

Govt. Law College
Kerala

LL.M. - International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law & Commercial Law

CUSAT
Kerala

PhD - Child Rights and Family Law

National Law University
New Delhi

Skills

  • Legal & Legislative Research & Administration
  • Teaching & Academic writing/ Publications
  • Data Interpretation & Analytical Writing
  • Comparative Law & Methodology
  • Parliamentary Procedures & Committee Support
  • Commercial Law & Human Rights Law
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PPT), Tableau, SPSS
  • Academic writing
  • Report-writing
  • Policy research
  • Legal Drafting

Certification

  • Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PPT)
  • Basic data analysis tools: SPSS, Tableau
  • Familiarity with Online legal databases: LexisNexis, HeinOnline, JSTOR, etc

LANGUAGES

English
Hindi
Tamil
Malayalam

PUBLICATIONS

Meera Nair, Paternity in Non-Marital Births: Status and Rights of Nonmarital Children in India, 6 (2) IJLMH Page 2045 - 2057 (2023), 

Dr Meera Nair, Historical Perspectives on Illegitimacy: A Comparative Study of Legal and Social Responses from Ancient Rome to Modern India, 9 (2) IJLMH Page 38 - 49 (2026).

References

  • Prof. (Dr.) Anju Tyagi, Chairperson, Centre for Comparative Family Law, National Law University, Delhi, India. Email: anju.tyagi@nludelhi.ac.in
  • Mr. Rishabh Bhatia, Director, Hileya Management Consulting Ltd.: Email: rishabh.bhatia@hileya.co.za
  • Hm. Lamneichong Kom, Deputy Director, LARRDIS, Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Parliament of India. Email: chong.kom@sansad.nic.in
  • Ms Thandolwethu Dlabantu, Assistant Director-Inter Governmental Relations, Department of Small Business Development (DSBD), Pretoria, South Africa. Email: TDLABANTU@dsbd.gov.za

Timeline

Legal Consultant

Alpha House Tech.
2024.06 - Current

Research Officer

Rajya Sabha Secretariat, Parliament of India
2017.07 - 2024.05

Executive Research Coordinator

Centre for Comparative Family Law, National Law University, Delhi
2017.02 - 2018.10

Legal Researcher - Judicial Division

Election Commission of India
2016.07 - 2017.01

Assistant Professor of Law

Alliance University, Bangalore
2014.07 - 2015.11

Assistant Professor of Law

Indian Institute of Legal Studies, Siliguri, West Bengal
2012.02 - 2013.02

B.A. LL.B. - Law

Govt. Law College

LL.M. - International Human Rights and Humanitarian Law & Commercial Law

CUSAT

PhD - Child Rights and Family Law

National Law University
Dr. Meera Nair