SOCIAL | IMPACT | LEGAL
Who We Are
Pacta is a Bengaluru-based law firm and think tank dedicated to reducing inequities by bridging the gaps between the intent and implementation of laws and policies. Through our legal services, Pacta advises billion-dollar philanthropies, family foundations, NGOs, CSR entities, public trusts, social incubators/accelerators, schools, and universities. Through our research services, Pacta supports government departments, multilaterals, and social impact initiatives.



Pacta began in 2017 as a law firm providing legal strategy and legal advisory services to the social sector, making Pacta India's only exclusive social sector law firm.
Over time, Pacta evolved into a non-partisan research initiative working at the intersection of law and policy to identify and bridge gaps in conversion from policy to law to practice.
Our People

Nivedita Krishna
FOUNDER
Nivedita Krishna is a law and public policy consultant with 15 years of experience in the corporate and social sector. In the last decade, she has focused on law and policy initiatives to strengthen India's public education system. Nivedita is a Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India, has completed her LL.B from ILS Law College, Pune and holds a Master’s in Public Policy from Princeton University’s School of Public & International Affairs.

Nandini Narayanaswamy
CO-FOUNDER
Nandini is a law graduate from NALSAR and is part of the core team at Pacta. She is in charge of the contracting, general compliance & labour initiatives at Pacta. Nandini, spent a few good years at leading law firms in Bangalore, before she joined Pacta. She brings the rigour of the corporate world into structuring ethical, compliant yet practical solutions for our Clients in their realization of India’s Sustainable Development Goals.

Sudeshna Bose
SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER
At Pacta, she supports the team with creating infographics, illustrations, PPT and designing research papers. Her areas of interest are creative knowledge and skill towards creating a better design that will inspire and motivate people while leaving a lasting impression.

Naman Khatwani
SENIOR LEGAL & POLICY CONSULTANT
Naman is a Senior Legal and Policy Consultant at Pacta. He holds an LL.M. from Columbia Law School and a B.A. LL.B. (Hons.) from the National University of Juridical Sciences. With a background in dispute resolution and the social sector, he has worked with top law firms and chambers, handling complex cases before courts and tribunals in India. Outside of work, Naman has a passion for slow fashion, making gourmet ice cream, and cycling—always up for a chat or a long ride!

Lathangi G
LEGAL ASSOCIATE
Lathangi is a Legal Associate at Pacta, where she supports the legal and policy team. A graduate of VIT School of Law, Chennai, she specializes in Data Protection laws and the convergence of Law and Technology. Recently, her focus has expanded to disability laws, where she aims to contribute towards creating a more accessible and equitable legal system.

Greeshma
RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - POLICY
Greeshma is a Research Associate – Policy at Pacta. She holds an MA in Social Work, specializing in Women-Centred Practices, from TISS Mumbai. At Pacta, she supports the policy team with qualitative research. Her interests include human rights and social justice, particularly at their intersections with caste and gender.

KK Prahalad
LEGAL & POLICY CONSULTANT
Prahalad is a Legal and Policy Consultant at Pacta, supporting legal and policy initiatives. He holds an LL.M from the National Law School of India University and a B.A. LL.B (Hons.) from Damodaram Sanjivayya National Law University. His expertise spans tech policy, governance, and disability rights, with a keen interest in international law and politics.

Gokul Nath GL
DATA ANALYST
Gokul is a Data Analyst at Pacta, contributing over 4.5 years of experience in transforming raw data into actionable insights for the development sector. His work supports research across various fields, aiming to bridge the gap between law and policy implementation through evidence-based analysis.

Susan Job
COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE
Susan is a Communications Associate at Pacta. She holds a Masters in Development from Azim Premji University, Bengaluru, and a Bachelor's in IES (Industrial Relations, Economics, and Sociology) from St. Joseph's University, Bengaluru. Susan is passionate about working at the intersection of communications, social impact, and design.