Smeeksha Pandey

Empaneled ODR Mediator

International Arbitration and Mediation (ACIAM)

India

Smeeksha Pandey is a dynamic dispute resolution practitioner and legal academic whose career bridges practice, policy, and pedagogy. With dual LL.M. degrees—one in International and Commercial Dispute Resolution from the University of Westminster and another in Intellectual Property from Hidayatullah National Law University—she brings a rare blend of global perspective and specialized expertise. Her professional journey includes advising and appearing in civil litigation, mediation, arbitration, and advisory matters before courts and tribunals, alongside her role as an Assistant Professor teaching Administrative Law, ADR, IPR, and Women & Criminal Law.

Her scholarship reflects a deep engagement with technology, gender justice, international law, and socio-legal studies. She has published widely in journals and contributed to academic discourse through speaking, judging, and training engagements across national and international platforms. Empaneled as an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) Mediator, she actively advances capacity-building initiatives, regularly training professionals and students in negotiation and ODR practices. Her participation in global policy dialogues, including sessions at the UN Women Commission on the Status of Women, underscores her commitment to shaping inclusive and forward-looking justice systems.

At the heart of her work lies a vision to make dispute resolution more accessible, strengthen legal education, and integrate technology with justice delivery. By combining her academic rigor with practical experience, Smeeksha Pandey continues to influence the evolution of dispute resolution frameworks, empowering both learners and practitioners to embrace innovation and equity in the legal field.