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Pacta journey, mission statement and team member profiles. SOCIAL | IMPACT | LEGAL Who We Are 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. Our Journey Our Journey 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 Vision To build a social impact ecosystem where law, governnace, and technology enable justice rather than entrench power - allowing purpose-driven institutions to thrive without being burdended or excluded. Our Mission To make legal regulation legible, reduce disproportionate compliance burdens, and strengthen the institutional capacity of organisations advancing public good. We achieve our mission by: Translating complex laws into actionable understanding Translating complex laws into actionable understanding 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 holds a B.A.,LL.B (Hons) from NALSAR, Hyderabad 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. Bency Ramakrishnan LEAD, LEGAL Bency holds an LL.B. from Government Law College, Mumbai and a Master’s in Public Policy from Mumbai University. She began her career as a LAMP Fellow, and went on to litigate in the courts in Mumbai. Using her background in law and public policy, she has worked at its intersection with Central Government Ministries, and wishes to continue contributing meaningfully to this space. Naman Khatwani LEAD, LEGAL & POLICY Naman 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 & POLICY ASSOCIATE Lathangi is a graduate of VIT School of Law, Chennai. She specialises 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. KK Prahalad SENIOR LEGAL & POLICY CONSULTANT Prahalad 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. Sudeshna Bose SENIOR GRAPHIC DESIGNER Sudeshna contributes through visual storytelling, designing presentations, social media content, infographics, illustrations, and research papers. Her interests lie in using creative knowledge and skill to craft designs that inspire, motivate, and leave a lasting impression. Susan Job COMMUNICATIONS ASSOCIATE Susan 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. Bhavitraa Thilagar COMMUNICATIONS DESIGN ASSOCIATE Bhavitraa is an information designer, guiding visual storytelling and strategic communications at the the intersection of law, policy, and research. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Accessory Design from NIFT, Chennai and a Master’s in Information Design from Srishti Manipal Institute. As a serial experimenter and a certified jack-of-all-interests, she is endlessly fascinated by the world and only occasionally questions her instinct to dive into heated debates. Shreya Koner DATA ANALYST Shreya holds a postgraduate degree in Gender Studies from TISS, Hyderabad. She brings a unique interdisciplinary perspective to data-driven research, combining technical proficiency in Python, SPSS, and advanced Excel with a deep understanding of gender and policy. Her experience spans data analysis, budget tracking, and research. Outside of spreadsheets and dashboards, Shreya enjoys swimming, playing the ukulele, and has an enduring love for all things sweet. Prachi Purohit RESEARCH ASSOCIATE - POLICY Prachi is a UGC-JRF qualified Political Science postgraduate with an engineering background from NIT Bhopal. She has worked across policy research, corporate analytics, and grassroots development. Her interests lie in governance, social impact, and education. Outside work, she enjoys theatre, public speaking, reading fiction, running 10k and learning languages.

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Tech policy research, data privacy and data governance research on tech and society implications. DATA & TECHNOLOGY Pacta acknowledges the potential of technology and data centric solutions to several population scale challenges in India. Devising good governance models and legal frameworks for just advancement of technology and data practices. How does Pacta help? Pacta tracks tech-policy and techno-legal developments to identify implications on access to safe internet, data privacy, gender, labour rights and anti-trust practices. In our tech law and policy research, we factor voices of the average citizen, marginalised communities and government. RESEARCH OUTPUTS & PUBLICATIONS Anchor 1 SEE ALL PUBLICATIONS CLIENTS & PARTNERS

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Inter-disciplinary qualitative and quantitative research to close gaps between intent and implementation of laws and policies in disability, gender, education, tech policy. / How We Serve / RESEARCH / RESEARCH Download DISABILITY & INCLUSION Download GENDER & SEXUALITY Download DATA & TECHNOLOGY Download PHILANTHROPY Other Research Services Monitoring & Evaluation We specialize in designing and implementing comprehensive monitoring and evaluation (M&E) studies. Our approach ensures that organizations can effectively assess their programs' performance and impact. Impact Measurement Pacta conducts quantitative and qualitative assessments to evaluate the outcomes of programs, projects, or policies. Our impact measurement services help organizations understand their effectiveness and make informed decisions for future initiatives. Anchor 1 RESEARCH OUTPUTS & PUBLICATIONS SEE ALL PUBLICATIONS Chitta Initiative for Research by Pacta, is registered as a Public Charitable Trust, for driving evidence-based systems transformation, informed through rigorous, data-driven research. CLIENTS & PARTNERS

PAST EVENTS LEARNING SPACES I 24-25 August, 2024 In-person Capacity Building on Income Tax, FCRA, Labour Law Compliances for NGOs Event Report LEARNING SPACES II 21-22 November, 2024 Virtual Capacity Building on FC-4 under FCRA and TDS Filing Coming Soon