Nisha Raman
Junior Associate
Criminal Law and White Collar Crime
Contacts
Nisha Raman works in LAWX’s criminal law practice and is involved in the team’s significant and high-profile matters.
Her work focuses on white-collar crime, anti-corruption investigations and proceedings, business defence and cases where criminal proceedings have direct implications for the client’s reputation, governance and day-to-day operations.
Nisha assists with the preparation of procedural documents, analysis of case materials and case law research.
She is also building expertise in anti-corruption, international humanitarian law and the protection of human rights in wartime. Nisha has taken part in the JusticeLens 2024 Summer School on International Humanitarian Law, All-Ukrainian Anti-Corruption Moot Court competitions, the Anti-Corruption Quest, and an international exchange in Stockholm focused on combating gender-based violence.
Experience
Nisha has been with LAWX since 2024. From February to June 2024, she interned with the firm’s criminal law practice. Since July 2024, she has worked in LAWX’s Criminal Defence Department.
Education
Nisha holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Law from Borys Grinchenko Kyiv Metropolitan University and is currently pursuing a Master’s degree in Law at Yaroslav Mudryi National Law University.
Professional and Community Engagement
Nisha is actively involved in the Ukrainian Bar Association Students’ League. In 2025-2026, she chaired the UBA Students’ League, overseeing the organisation’s strategic development, central team operations, and partnerships with law firms, public authorities and civil society organisations.
She previously served as Internal Development Manager of the UBA Students’ League, Coordinator for Northern Ukraine and Head of the Kyiv Branch of the UBA Students’ League.
In these roles, she coordinated educational, professional, social and charitable initiatives, including projects supporting the Defence Forces of Ukraine.
Professional Memberships
- Member of the Ukrainian Bar Association
- Member of the European Business Association
Practice Areas
- Criminal law and criminal procedure
- White-collar crime
- Anti-corruption
- International humanitarian law
- Human rights