R. Ashwini Muthulakshmi

QUALIFICATION

• Pursuing Ph.D. in Law, Amity University, Mumbai
• LL.M. in Medical and Health Laws, Amity Law School, Amity University (Merit)
• B.A. B.L. (Hons.), School of Excellence in Law, Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University
• Post Graduate Diploma in Medical Law and Ethics (PGDMLE), National Law School of India University, Bengaluru
• Qualified UGC-NET (Law) 2015, 2016
• Qualified All India Bar Examination (AIBE)

EXPERIENCE

Teaching: Nearly 10 years (School of Law, Christ University ; KLE College of Law)

Industry: 1 year (Legal Content Development – Wolters Kluwer Australia Project, Newgen Knowledge Works Pvt. Ltd.)

Litigation: Junior Advocate, Madras High Court

SUBJECTS TAUGHT

• Jurisprudence
• Cyber Law
• Company Law
• Intellectual Property Rights
• Media Law
• Science, Technology and Law
• Legal Methods and Legal Writing
• Medical Law
• Constitutional Law
• Moot Court and Advocacy Skills

PUBLICATIONS

• "Biological Barriers and Decision-Making: Understanding Women’s Leadership Challenges In India" in the book Roadblocks to Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Challenges in India's Pursuit of SDG-5" accepted for publication by Springer Nature (forthcoming, 2026).
• "A Jurisprudential Inquiry into Artificial Intelligence and Legal Personhood," published in Bytes and Tights: Global Insights on Technology, Media and Cyber Policy, Law and Governance (2025).
• "Streaming Shadows: The Role of DRM and Anti-Piracy Measures in Combating Movie Piracy," published in IILM Law Journal (2025).
• "Balancing Freedom of Speech and Public Health: The Role of Social Media in the Covid-19 Infodemic and the Challenges of Misinformation Regulation” published in the International Journal of Legal Science and Innovation, 2025.
• "A Critical Analysis On The Laws Regarding Protection Of Children In Cyberspace Published In Protection Of Children In Cyberspace," Published By Thomson Reuters (2016).

RESOURCE PERSON / ACADEMIC ENGAGEMENTS

• Resource Person for the PG Diploma in Medical Law, Policy, and Ethics” (PGDMLPE) Course conducted by Gujarat National Law University.
• Guest Speaker on Intellectual Property Rights and Digital Technology, B.K. Patil Institute of Pharmacy, Navi Mumbai.
• Delivered interdisciplinary lectures on Media Law at Christ University and the Indian Institute of Psychology and Research, Bengaluru.
• External Examiner for dissertations and viva voce at NMIMS School of Law, Navi Mumbai.
• External Question Paper Setter for Jharkhand Raksha Shakti University.
• Viva Expert, Amity Law School, Mumbai.
• Judge, Problem Drafter and mentor for numerous National Moot Court Competitions across India.

MAJOR ACHIEVEMENTS & RECOGNITION

• Represented India at the 53rd Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition, Washington, D.C.
• Peer Reviewer, ILI Law Review.
• Peer Reviewer, National Conference on Medical Law, Policy and Ethics (MEDLAWCON 2024).
• Peer Reviewer, Christ University Law Journal.
• Academic Coordinator and Event Coordinator, KLE College of Law (2025–26).
• Moot Court Coordinator, School of Law, Christ University (2015-2017)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

• Completed the Faculty Induction Programme (Guru Dakshata) under the Malaviya Mission Teacher Training Programme (MMTTP) of the University Grants Commission (UGC), organized by UGC–MMTTC (GAD-MMTTC), Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Khalsa College, University of Delhi, from 26 May 2025 to 23 June 2025, and was awarded Grade A.
• Participated in the One Week Online Capacity Development Programme on Legal Education, Research and Publication jointly organized by Dr. RML National Law University, Lucknow, and collaborating institutions including NLUJ, CNLU, NLTA (New Delhi), GNLU, MNLU Nagpur, NUSRL Ranchi, ILI New Delhi, SLS Pune and CTAG NLU Delhi, from 24 June to 30 June 2025.
• Participated in the Third Virtual Seven-Day Faculty Development Programme on Human Rights organized by the Justice V. R. Krishna Iyer Chair on Human Rights, School of Legal Studies, Cochin University of Science and Technology, Kerala, from 26 May to 1 June 2025.
• Completed the Advanced Certificate Course on Law and Ethics in Relation to Biomedical Research and Experimentation, jointly offered by Gujarat National Law University (GNLU) and the Indian Medical Association – Gujarat State Branch, 2024.
• Completed the Advanced Training Programme on Deconstructing the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), offered by Gujarat National Law University (GNLU), 2024.
• Completed the NEP Orientation and Sensitization Programme conducted by UGC GAD-MMTTC, 2024.
• Completed the Knight Center MOOC on "Information and Elections in the Digital Age” conducted by UNESCO and UNDP, 2023.
• Completed the Certificate Course on Evidence-Based Teaching and Learning Strategies in Higher Education offered by IISER Bhopal, 2020.

MEMBERSHIP

• Enrolled with the Bar Council of Madras

Official Email ID : ashwini.muthulakshmi@nmims.edu