Shannelle Irani

Advocate

Indian Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

Quick Info

ProfessionAdvocate
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth13/10/1989
Age36 years
BirthplaceMumbai, Maharashtra, India

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Bio/Wiki

NicknameShenna

Physical Stats & More

Height163 cm
Eye ColorDark Brown
Hair ColorBlack

Educational Qualification(s)

SchoolBai Avabai Framji Petit Girls High School, Mumbai (1993-2005)
College/University(s)
  • Narsee Monjee College of Commerce and Economics, Mumbai
  • Government Law College, Mumbai
  • Georgetown University Law Center, Washington, D.C., United States
Educational Qualification
  • Higher secondary certificate in commerce (H.S.C Commerce)
  • Bachelor of Legal Science & Bachelor of Legislative Law (B.L.S., LLB)
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.)
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Business and Economic Law

Personal Life

Age (as of 2023)33 Years
ReligionZoroastrian
EthnicityParsi
Food HabitNon-vegetarian

Relationships & More

Marital StatusMarried
Marriage Date09/02/2023
Marriage PlaceKhimsar Fort, Nagaur, Rajasthan

Family

Husband/SpouseArjun Bhalla (lawyer)
Parents
FatherZubin Irani (businessman)
MotherMona Irani (model coordinator and casting director)
StepmotherSmriti Irani (politician)
Siblings
Other Relatives
Father-in-lawSunil Bhalla
Mother-in-lawShabina Bhalla
Brother-in-lawAmar Bhalla
Maternal grandmotherName not known
Paternal grandfatherName not known
Paternal grandmotherName not known
Step-maternal-grandfatherAjay Kumar Malhotra
Step-maternal-grandmotherShibani Bagchi (political activist)

Career

Intern at Hariani & Company, Mumbai (June 2010 - March 2011)
Trainee Solicitor at Wadia Ghandy & Company, Mumbai (June 2011 - May 2014)
Counsel to Additional Solicitor General of India (September 2014 - May 2015)
Legal Extern at Foley Hoag LLP, Washington, D.C. (January 2016 - April 2016)
Intern at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP, New York (September 2016 - March 2017)
Enrolled as Attorney with New York State Bar (July 2017)
Associate at Al Tamimi & Company, Dubai (April 2018 - October 2019)
Senior Associate at WilmerHale (November 2019 - present; promoted to Senior Associate in January 2022)
Triple-qualified counsel in Litigation/Controversy Department at WilmerHale
Member of International Arbitration Practice Group at WilmerHale
Board Member of ArbitralWomen
Member of Steering Committee of Indian Women in International Arbitration
Member of Steering Committee of Young IAMC of International Arbitration & Mediation Centre, Hyderabad
Assistant Editor for Journal of International Arbitration and Indian Review of International Arbitration

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Shanelle Irani is an Indian advocate, and the daughter of Zubin Irani and Mona Irani. Zubin Irani holds director positions in various companies. Shanelle's step-maternal-grandmother, Shibani Bagchi, was a member of Bharatiya Jana Sangh. Mona Irani worked in Bollywood and later started her own casting agency. Zubin Irani married Smriti Irani in 2001. Shanelle held leadership positions in school. She excelled in debating competitions. She participated in youth conferences and Model United Nations events. Her husband, Arjun Bhalla, is a lawyer based in Dubai. Shanelle was involved in various legal associations during her education. She worked as a judicial clerk and intern in Mumbai. Shanelle is a qualified advocate in Maharashtra and Goa. She was a member of legal societies during her college days. Smriti Irani is a BJP member and an MP from Amethi. Shanelle worked as a counsel after her traineeship. She interned at law firms in Washington, D.C. and London. Shah Rukh Khan named her 'Shanelle.' Shanelle is a member of the New York State Bar. She has worked at various law firms and was promoted to a senior associate. Smriti Irani announced Shanelle's engagement on Instagram. Shanelle loves dogs and enjoys traveling to the USA. She is multilingual and enjoys consuming alcoholic beverages at social gatherings.
2. Shanelle Irani is an Indian advocate, and the daughter of Zubin Irani and Mona Irani. Zubin Irani holds director positions in various companies. Shanelle's step-maternal-grandmother, Shibani Bagchi, was a member of Bharatiya Jana Sangh. Mona Irani worked in Bollywood and later started her own casting agency. Zubin Irani married Smriti Irani in 2001. Shanelle held leadership positions in school. She excelled in debating competitions. She participated in youth conferences and Model United Nations events. Her husband, Arjun Bhalla, is a lawyer based in Canada. Shanelle was involved in various legal associations during her education. She worked as a judicial clerk and intern in Mumbai. Shanelle is a qualified advocate in Maharashtra and Goa. She was a member of legal societies during her college days. Smriti Irani is a BJP member and an MP from Amethi. Shanelle worked as a counsel after her traineeship. She interned at law firms in Washington, D.C. and London. Shah Rukh Khan named her 'Shanelle.' Shanelle is a member of the New York State Bar. She has worked at various law firms and was promoted to a senior associate. Smriti Irani announced Shanelle's engagement on Instagram. Shanelle loves dogs and enjoys traveling to the USA. She is multilingual and enjoys consuming alcoholic beverages at social gatherings. She has represented clients in arbitrations under ICC, LCIA, SIAC and DIAC rules. She received Dean's List with Distinction Certificate in International Arbitration and Dispute Resolution from Georgetown University Law Center.
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