Quick Info
| Profession | Advocate |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 13/10/1989 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Mumbai, Maharashtra, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Nickname | Shenna |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 163 cm |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Bai Avabai Framji Petit Girls High School, Mumbai (1993-2005) |
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Personal Life
| Age (as of 2023) | 33 Years |
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| Religion | Zoroastrian |
| Ethnicity | Parsi |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 09/02/2023 |
| Marriage Place | Khimsar Fort, Nagaur, Rajasthan |
Family
| Husband/Spouse | Arjun Bhalla (lawyer) | ||||||||||||||||
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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. |