Priya Lamichhane


Licensed Advocate | Researcher | Social Crusader

About Me


Legal professional with expertise in legal research, corporate compliance, policy analysis, and social justice advocacy. Currently working as a Project Consultant at Open Knowledge Nepal.

Legal Expertise

Specialized in international legal framework, corporate compliance, social justice and crime, law and deviance.

Advocacy

Dedicated to eliminating social stratification and promotion of fundamental wellbeing, empowering communities through legal education.

Research & Writing

Published author with expertise in legal research, publication development, and academic writing.

Education


Bachelor of Arts - Bachelor of Legislative Law (B.A.LLB.)

National Law College (2019-2024)

3.50 CGPA

Thesis: "A Critical Analysis on the Right to Self Defense in International Legal Framework"

Professional Experience


Open Knowledge Nepal

Project Consultant/ Right to Information Activist

December 2024 - Present

  • Women In Data Conference, 2025
  • Public Bodies Datathon 2025 in collaboration with National Information Commission, Nepal
  • Policy analysis, Recommendation and Open Data Management System in Nepal

Vision Energy and Power Limited

Assistant Compliance Officer

October 2023 - November 2024

  • Promotion of Corporate Social Responsibilities and civic liabilities during infrastructural development
  • Implementation of corporate laws and policies and monitoring corrective actions as per the industry standards
  • Formation and amendment of internal manuals for the promotion of labor safety against sexual harassment, verbal abuses, labor maltreatment and employee laws in the company

Ministry of Finance

Legal Intern, Legal and Judgement Execution Division

April 2023 - August 2023

  • Worked for the core legal issues associated with the Government of Nepal including writ petitions, banking and insurance laws and arbitration
  • Actively supported internal teams during national budget formulation by policy analysis, recommendations
  • Coordinated with different ministries in drafting legal responses to core issues of national concerns including women, juvenile and indigenous upliftment

Unilever Nepal Limited

Legal Intern

October 2022 - January 2023

  • Coordination on corporate issues of a public listed company, corporate social responsibilities and branding and marketing guidelines of a manufacturing company
  • Contract formation, reviews and follow up on litigation, dispute settlement, company affairs
  • Legal literacy sessions on company laws, corporate policies, intellectual property rights and laws to networked agencies

United Nations Academic Impact 2022

Fellow, Millennium Fellowship Project
  • Conducted a legal literacy project named “Sagyan” in thirty five districts within Nepal
  • Focused on school level students emphasizing on their fundamental rights and duties, addressing core concerns for proper growth and development of a child at a local level
  • Educated people of rural areas about various civic rights and responsibilities including citizenship and voting rights,sexual and reproductive health and rights

Youth Thinkers Society

Facilitator

December 2019 – December 2022

  • Sharpening and widening the understanding of research tactics and diplomatic skills, guiding the skills of negotiation, conflict resolution, and cooperation
  • Facilitating school level students to develop their leadership skills, research, writing, public speaking, critical analysis and problem-solving skills
  • Conceptualizing the idea of the Model United Nations, functioning of core organs and special agencies of the United Nations

Teaching Experience


Capitol Hill College

Faculty Member - Business Law

Jul 2024 – Present

  • Conducting lectures on corporate fundamentals and startup legalities

V.S Niketan School

Child Skills Boost-Up Trainer (CSBT)

May 2023 – Oct 2023

  • Training and Leadership, Skill Development sessions for Juvenile

G4S Security Service Nepal

English Teacher

March 2022 – Apr 2023

  • Delivered crash course on English language for security staffs appinted for INGOs, NGOs, Embassies and BFIs in Nepal

British Council Nepal

Invigilator

Mar 2021 – Mar 2023

  • IELTS, A-levels and other exams Exam Inviilation conducted under the British Council

Publications


"Wilderness of Women's Safety in Informal Employment"

SSRN Journal

"Introduction to Prison and Parole System of Nepal"

ResearchGate

"Uprising trend of RTI with democratic Revolution"

ResearchGate

"Impact of Transferred Malice in Nepalese Society"

SSRN Journal

Co-author of the book "A Mentor to BALLB"

"Research Assistant, "Permanent Establishment Handbook," The Centre for Business Law Academics Counsel and Chambers"

BLACC Journal, 2021

Achievements & Honors


Project Coordinator

Women in Data Conference 2025, supported by the UK Aid in Nepal

Youth Representative

National Youth Summit, 2024 organized by the United Nations Nepal

College Representative/Ambassador

Global Technology Summit, 2023 organized by Carnegie India and Ministry of External Affairs, India

Co- Chair, United Nations Children's Fund

Everest International Model United Nations, 2022 supported by the US Embassy

Executive Member, Moot Court & Model United Nations (MCMUN) Committee, E-Journal Committee

National Law College, 2022 supported by the US Embassy

College Representative

Nuremberg Moot Court Competition, 2022 (International Criminal Law and Human Rights)

Pleader

17th KK Luthra Memorial Moot Court Competition 2021, Delhi, India (Indian Criminal Law)

Pleader

22nd D. M. Harish Memorial Government Law College International Online Moot Court Competition, 2021, India, (Air & Space Law)

Rapporteur, Juvenile Justice

Clinical Legal Education conducted by National Law College in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme 2020

Best Presenter Award

International Seminar on Research and Legal Research Trends, 2020 organized by the National Law College(NaLC) Civil Law and Human Rights Research Center (CLHRRC) in collaboration with Manipal University, Jaipur

Runner-Up for Best Pleader, Semi-Finalist

Fresher’s Moot Court Competition 2019, National Law College (Public International Law)

Editor-In-Chief

Echoing Glimpse 2018, St. Mary’s High School, Nepal

Contact Me


Get in touch with me for collaborations, speaking engagements, or professional inquiries.

Location

Kathmandu, Nepal