New York, New York, United States
Anirban Chanda is a student at Columbia Law School (Class of 2026) with a strong academic and professional focus on U.S. Securities Law and Commercial Litigation. He is currently a legal extern to the Hon. Nicholas W. Moyne at the New York State Supreme Court. Anirban completed his first law degree (J.D. equivalent) in India in 2021 and subsequently worked as a Litigation Associate at the chambers of a designated Senior Advocate (King’s Counsel equivalent) in New Delhi. His litigation practice experience spans a broad spectrum of civil, commercial, and white-collar crime defense matters at both trial and appellate levels. He has also been involved in complex matters concerning anti–money laundering laws and the admissibility of electronic evidence. At Columbia Law School, Anirban has pursued advanced coursework and seminars in securities regulation, corporate law, international insolvency, and white-collar crime, under the instruction of leading scholars and practitioners, including Professor John C. Coffee, Chief Judge Martin Glenn (Bankruptcy Court, SDNY), and Judge Gerald Lebovits (NYS Supreme Court). He has also attended white-collar defense seminars led by prominent litigators such as Gary Naftalis and Andrew J. Levander, as well as commercial litigation-focused seminars conducted by partners from leading U.S. Biglaw firms. Anirban has a strong interest in legal scholarship and regularly writes on contemporary issues at the intersection of commercial law, regulation, and litigation. He can be reached at [email protected] or [email protected]
Assisting Professor John C. Coffee with his upcoming book on White-Collar Crimes that he is co-authoring with Judge Jed S. Rakoff (USDC SDNY)
The judicial externship is in furtherance of the seminar titled 'NYS Supreme Court' taught by Hon. Justice Gerald Lebovits at Columbia Law School in the Spring of 2026. The externship duties include conducting legal research, drafting memorandum and legal decisions, engaging in court proceedings, assisting Chamber's staff with day to day operations, and aiding in administrative tasks.
• Conducted extensive legal research and drafting for high-profile litigation cases, enhancing case strategies. • Represented clients in trial and appellate court appearances, ensuring robust advocacy in complex legal matters. • Collaborated with corporate and individual clients, providing tailored legal consultations to address diverse needs.
• Assisted Prof. Ravi K Mishra in delivering an elective course on "Mahatma Gandhi's Life and Philosophy" at Jindal Global Law School. • Engaged with students to facilitate discussions and enhance understanding of historical contexts. • Organized course materials and resources to support effective learning outcomes.
• Observed case proceedings in the Original Side jurisdiction of the Bombay High Court, gaining firsthand legal insights. • Conducted in-depth research on the Bombay Housing and Town Planning Act and Maharashtra Cooperatives Act to support ongoing cases. • Assisted Dr. Chandrachud in preparing for arbitration matters, enhancing my understanding of arbitration processes.