Counsels

Ms. Riya Rajkumar Sharma is a Counsel at AM Sports Law and Management Co. and a member of Women in Sports (WIS) Law. She primarily handles the gaming, media and entertainment law related transactions. She brings with her a strong foundation in Intellectual Property, with extensive experience in tech, trademarks and copyrights. Previously, she worked in-house at a prominent production and talent management company, gaining hands-on experience in drafting and negotiating agreements across Production, Celebrity Engagement, Brand Endorsement, Talent, Sponsorship, Licensing and Online Gaming Advertising compliance as well as Website Terms, Conditions, and Policies.

With an LL.B, M.A. in English Literature and certifications in trademark prosecution and risk management, Riya combines legal expertise with strategic insight, complementing her legal expertise with a well-rounded understanding of business and communication.

Mr. Shivansh Soni is a Counsel at AM Sports Law and Management Co. With over seven years of experience, Shivansh primarily deals with disputes involving intellectual property rights, corporate law, employment law, contract negotiations and arbitrations across multiple jurisdictions. He has worked on high-stake matters including complex writ petitions, election disputes, intellectual property disputes, corporate and insolvency proceedings, and competition law cases. At AM Sports Law, Shivansh focuses on dispute resolution, contract structuring, and negotiations for athletes, clubs, federations, and sports agencies. He holds a Bachelor’s degree from NLIU Bhopal and a Master’s degree from Jindal Global University. He is also a certified mediator, accredited by the Strauss Institute for Dispute Resolution (USA), and has completed the FIFA–CIES Executive Programme in Sports Management.

He combines legal expertise with a strong commitment to athlete welfare, governance reform, and the sustainable development of sports law in India.

Ms. Indiradevi Kollipara is a Counsel at AM Sports Law and Management Co with a focus on compliance, sports arbitration, governance and regulatory affairs. She previously served as Deputy Legal Manager and Head of the Legal, Regulatory and Governance Department at the All India Football Federation (AIFF), where she played a key role in structuring and overseeing judicial bodies, negotiating sponsorship agreements, developing national team contract frameworks, and managing international cooperation agreements. During her tenure, she also acted as Secretary to the AIFF Appeal Committee and AIFF Ethics Committee.

An alumna of the FIFA Executive Programme in Sports Arbitration (4th Edition), Indiradevi has been a speaker at panels addressing topics such as transgender athlete participation, sports arbitration, and emerging challenges in real-money gaming.

She holds a BA LLB (Hons.) from the School of Law, Christ (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru, and an Executive MBA in Strategy and Leadership from O.P. Jindal Global Business School.

Jadunath Behera is an advocate with nearly two decades of experience and advises clients across sectors on protection, growth and sustainability of their brands and issues relating to IP in advertisements and brand infringement. He assist clients with trademark and copyright registration and represents them in relation to prosecuting and defending trade marks and copyrights, domain name disputes, domain registration.

Ms. Rupakshi Choudhary is a Counsel at AM Sports Law and Management Co. Her multidisciplinary journey has taken her from India’s legal corridors to Australia’s legal landscape. A dual-qualified legal professional, admitted to practice in both India and Australia, Rupakshi brings a truly global perspective to legal advisory and advocacy. She is skilled in general corporate advisory, commercial contract drafting, and cross-border legal practice, with experience across diverse legal domains, especially intellectual property, sports and media law. Prior to joining the firm, Rupakshi worked as a paralegal at the Harness Racing Victoria and MNG Lawyers in Australia.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in law from O.P. Jindal Global University and a Master’s degree from University of Melbourne and has completed a Graduate Diploma in Australian Laws from Monash University. She is adept at handling complex legal matters, bringing a meticulous approach to legal analysis and drafting.