Reena Ankush Mandhani

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Adv. Reena Ankush Mandhani is an Assistant Professor at the School of Legal Studies and Research, MGM University, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, with over 26 years of experience in legal education, research, advocacy, and academic leadership. She holds B.Com., LL.B., LL.M. (Criminal Law) qualifications, has qualified UGC-NET and SET (Law), and is currently pursuing her Ph.D. in Law at SRTM University, Nanded, on "Water Laws in India: Emerging Issues and Concerns in a Rights-Based Perspective." A practicing advocate since 2000, Adv. Mandhani appears before the High Court, District and Sessions Courts, with a focus on family law, women's rights, child protection, and legal awareness. She is also a Certified POSH Consultant, Certified POCSO Trainer, and Pre- & Post-Marital Consultant, combining legal expertise with a compassionate approach to counselling and dispute resolution. Throughout her academic career, she has served at MGM University, Manikchand Pahade Law College, Dr. Babasaheb Ambedkar Marathwada University, and Dayanand Law College, Latur. As IQAC Coordinator at MGM University, she has led several academic initiatives, including faculty development programmes, conferences, legal aid activities, moot courts, and the Saturday Law Forum, promoting research, innovation, and student engagement. An active researcher and academician, she has guided more than 26 LL.M. dissertations, authored research papers and book chapters, delivered over 100 guest lectures, and regularly serves as a resource person on topics such as Criminal Law, Human Rights, Gender Justice, POSH, POCSO, Environmental Law, and Artificial Intelligence in Legal Research. Beyond academia, Adv. Reena Mandhani is deeply committed to community service. She is Mentor with Udayan Shalini Fellowship (NGO) , supporting the education and empowerment of underprivileged girls. She also serves on several Internal Complaints Committees (ICC), Women's Grievance Cells, and institutional grievance redressal bodies, reflecting her dedication to creating safe, inclusive, and legally aware educational and professional environments. Her career reflects a unique blend of scholarship, advocacy, leadership, and social commitment, making her a respected legal academic, practitioner, mentor, and trainer dedicated to advancing justice, legal education, and community empowerment.