Ishita Sharma
StartUp Advisor| Keynote speaker| Blockchain| Tokenisation|Corporate Lawyer | Remote CLO|Talks about Startups, TechLaws| Compliance| Intellectual Property| Web 3 & AI
- Role
- Fractional Chief Legal Officer at Mst Blockchain
- Location
- Bengaluru, KA, IN
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Ishita Sharma
Renowned as an entrepreneurial lawyer, mentor, and advocate for startups, Ishita Sharma is the Founder of Fathom Legal, a dynamic law firm in India dedicated to fostering the innovation economy and propelling the growth of the startup ecosystem.Known for her eloquence, reassurance, and profound expertise, Ishita possesses a keen understanding of what is achievable, guiding clients\' expectations towards realistic outcomes. Her meticulous approach and leading market reputation are testament to her commitment to excellence.Under her guidance, Fathom Legal has transitioned from a boutique firm offering comprehensive legal services to companies and investors to an integrated, innovation-driven global firm. Specializing in corporate and commercial laws, transactional practice, fund formation, fundraising, commercial contracts, and dispute resolution, Fathom Legal crafts bespoke solutions by melding legal insight with sector-specific knowledge. Headquartered in Bangalore, India, the firm serves clients worldwide.She is forward-thinking, adaptable, and dynamic, envisioning Fathom Legal as the quintessential \'law firm of the future.\'Beyond her legal prowess, Ishitaa actively engages in social and entrepreneurial initiatives shaping India\'s future. From mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs to authoring a book elucidating the intersection of legal and business solutions for startups, she is deeply invested in advancing India\'s entrepreneurial landscape. An avid traveler, Ishita values work-life balance, a principle embedded within her team and core to Fathom Legal\'s ethos.
Experience
Fractional Chief Legal Officer
Dec 2024 — Present · Pune, IN
Leading legal strategy, compliance, and governance for MST Blockchain’s cross-border operations in the digital asset ecosystem.Key responsibilities: Advised on global token classification, whitepaper vetting, and tokenomics compliance Oversaw licensing strategy across jurisdictions (India – FIU, UAE – VARA, Singapore – MAS, EU – MiCA, US – SEC) Drafted and reviewed token sale agreements, exchange listings, commercial & tech contracts Designed internal legal SOPs for token issuance, DAO governance, and regulatory audits Liaised with external counsel, regulators, and blockchain industry stakeholders Enabled Web3-aligned legal training and risk frameworks across teams
Education
Harvard University
Summer School, Intellectual Property Law
Gujarat National Law University, Gandhinagar
Diploma, Advanced Entrepreneurship Management and Corporate Law
2018 — 2018
La Martiniere Gilrs' College
Class 12
1999 — 2013
Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University, Visakhapatnam
Bachelor's degree, LLB (Hons.)
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