Sivakumar Jayabalan

About Sivakumar Jayabalan

I am a forward-thinking legal professional with a passion for integrating AI and technology into legal operations. With over 18 years of expertise spanning the US and UK markets, I have mastered the art of bridging the worlds of law and technology to drive innovation, efficiency, and strategic transformation.My core competencies lie in Enterprise Legal Management (ELM), Contract Management, Litigation Management, eDiscovery, and Legal Data Analytics. I possess hands-on experience in US Legal Research, eDiscovery Document Review, Litigation Spend Management, and Contract Management.At LSG US LLC, I served as the CEO and Director of Business Development, where I played a pivotal role as a strategic advisor, particularly in implementing ELM systems and pioneering legal analytics solutions for clients.Prior to LSG, I helmed the India Operations of Atlas Legal Research, gaining deep insights into large-scale e-discovery projects and responsive reviews.In my current role at Citi, I\'m diving deeper into the world of legal data analytics, governance, and exploring the potential of AI-driven solutions to revolutionize legal operations.Based in Mumbai, I\'m a proud alumnus of the University of Mysore\'s Law program. As I embark on this exciting phase of my career, I\'m keen to collaborate with like-minded professionals and organizations aiming to redefine the future of legal operations through technology.

Experience

1. Vice President, Global Legal Affairs (Gla) Chief Data Office (CDO)

   Citi

   Jul 2023 — Present · Mumbai, IN

   As Vice President of the Global Legal Affairs (GLA) Chief Data Office (CDO) at Citi, my focus lies in the realm of Business Intelligence (BI) reporting analytics. Tasked with leveraging data to drive insights and strategic decisions, I oversee the development of BI strategies and methodologies that align with GLA\'s evolving goals. My role encompasses a broad spectrum of responsibilities within BI, aimed at fostering innovation, efficiency, and excellence, and is poised to expand as we continue to advance and grow in this specialized field.

Education

• Indian Institute of Management Bangalore

  Executive Education Programme, Negotiation & Management of Commercial Contracts

  2014 — 2014

• University of Mysore

  BAL, LL.B, Law

Skills

• Management
• Civil Litigation
• Legal Project Management
• Licensing
• Litigation Support
• Legal Opinions
• Document Review
• Contract Management
• Strategic Planning
• Courts
• Research
• Commercial Litigation
• Legal Process Outsourcing
• Data Privacy
• Document Drafting
• Litigation Management
• International Law
• Company Law
• Legal Advice
• Drafting Agreements
• Intellectual Property
• Competition Law
• Legal Software
• Consumer Law
• Mediation
• Personal Injury
• Joint Ventures
• Business
• Corporate Governance
• Legal Assistance
• Corporate Law
• Software Licensing
• Insurance
• Employment Contracts
• Employment Law
• Legal Compliance
• Arbitration
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Contract Law