Advocate NITHIANANDAN BALAGOPALAN

I live by the Latin Maxim, “Aut viam inveniam aut faciam”, which in English means “I will either find a way, or make one”

I believe that I am a Lawyer by profession, as well as by passion. I have not acquired a Law Degree to show-off my knowledge or skills, but rather to use it to bring ‘real-life solutions to real-life problems’ faced by my clients, friends and family and the society, my country and this world at large.

All of the below, have shaped me, my views and my perspective as a Lawyer:

My Upbringing- which was in a lower-middle class household.

My Education- which was in diverse settings ranging from a village in Uttar Pradesh, India all the way to British Columbia, Canada.

My Subjects- ranging from Science in High School, English Language & Literature with British History and Political Science in Graduation, and finally a Bachelor’s Degree in Law specializing in Criminology, Law & Medicine and Laws pertaining to Women & Children.

My Extra-Curricular Activities- 5 years in the National Cadet Corps, University Level Table Tennis, writing, running, cooking and cycling.

In a career spanning 22 years, I have done the following:

❖ Sold Water Heaters and Fax Machines door-to-door in Mumbai.

❖ Worked with Honda, Chrysler Corporation and Volvo and Lived and worked and Sold cars to Arabs in Ras-Al-Khaimah in United Arab Emirates.

❖ Lived and Worked in USA and sold IT Services with HCL Technologies.

❖ Helped Start-up Aces International, an IT services firm in Santa Clara, California, USA and eventually sell it to Cognizant Technology Solutions.

❖ Returned to India and Joined Law school (Mumbai University) and graduated at the age of 34 years!