Shivani Poddar

Shivani Poddar is a litigation partner at Herrick, Feinstein LLP with over a decade of experience in complex commercial, real estate, and employment disputes.1 Her practice focuses on a wide range of litigation, arbitration, and mediation matters, representing clients such as institutional investors, hedge funds, real estate companies, consumer goods companies, fin-tech firms, and start-ups.1

Areas of Expertise

Complex Commercial Litigation:: Poddar has significant experience representing sophisticated investors in disputes arising from complex financial transactions. She has handled cases involving hedge funds, collateralized debt obligations, and bankruptcy litigation.1

Real Estate Litigation:: She represents owners, developers, commercial tenants, and title insurers in disputes related to real estate transactions.1

Employment Litigation:: Poddar advises employers in various industries on workplace policies and defends them in employment-related litigation. She has substantial experience in wage and hour laws and helps clients minimize risks in this area.1

Professional Achievements and Initiatives

Shivani Poddar is actively involved in promoting diversity and inclusion in the legal profession. Some of her notable initiatives include:

• Founding the Diverse Working Attorneys Group
• Launching the Women's Initiative Network at Herrick, Feinstein LLP
• Creating a Diversity Partners program for mentoring diverse associates
• Co-chairing Herrick's Diversity Committee
• Founding Ladies in Law New York, a networking group for female lawyers2

She has also been recognized in Benchmark Litigation's 40 & Under List, highlighting her accomplishments in the field.4

Education

Poddar holds a JD from American University, Washington College of Law, and a BA from Boston University.23