Akanksha Bisen

About Akanksha Bisen

I am a lawyer turned Legal marketer and Business Development professional. I have over 10 years of experience in the legal industry, working at the intersection of innovation, law, and business. My mission is to help law firms leverage cutting-edge technologies to enhance client engagement and service delivery.As a business-savvy lawyer, I have developed and implemented strategic goals for several industry teams, supported cross-selling and client pursuit opportunities, and established the digital profile of the firm. I have also played a crucial role in assessing and adopting legal tech solutions that improve the firm\'s efficiency and competitiveness. In addition, I have shared my insights and expertise as a published author and an invited speaker, and have been recognized as one of the top four BD lawyers in Asia-Pacific by posts are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my current, past, or future employers.

Experience

1. Business Development and Communications

   Jones Day

   Oct 2022 — Present · Chicago, IL, US

   I focus on not just executing initiatives but improving how we deliver client programs and internal processes. Much of my work centers on client-facing events, sponsorship initiatives and market research, where I’ve taken ownership from planning through execution while also looking for ways to make those programs more strategic and scalable.

Education

• Campus Law Centre, Faculty Of Law, University of Delhi

  Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)

  2010 — 2013

• Army School

  Senior Secondary, Business/Commerce, General

  2005 — 2007

• St. Joseph's Inter College

  High School

  2003 — 2005

• National Law School of India University

  Master’s Degree, Banking, Corporate, Finance, investment, insurance, Securities, and Foreign Trade laws

  2012 — 2014

• Gargi College

  Bachelor's degree, International Business/Trade/Commerce

  2007 — 2010

Skills

• Legal Research
• Document Drafting
• Legal Assistance
• Corporate Law
• Legal Writing
• Due Diligence
• Legal Advice
• Civil Litigation
• Litigation
• Intellectual Property
• Legal Issues
• Family Law
• Document Review
• Research
• Team Management
• Courts
• Mediation
• Arbitration
• Microsoft Office
• Market Research
• Westlaw
• Administrative Law
• E-Commerce Consulting
• International Law
• Vetting
• Content Strategy
• Business Intelligence
• Business Strategy
• Management
• Commercial Litigation
• Business Development
• Consulting
• Negotiation
• Corporate Governance
• Dispute Resolution
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Excel
• Criminal Law
• Employment Law