Education

University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law

LL.M. in Intellectual Property Laws (May 2025)
Activities: Graduate Student Assistant, Marketing and Communications Office

Rashtriya Raksha University, India

LLM in International Maritime Law (2021)
Activities: Convener, Internship and Placement Committee

Unitedworld School of Law, India

BBA+LLB (Hons.) (2020)
Activities: Legal-Aid Committee, Internship Committee, Moot Court Committee

Research and Publications

Book Chapter

  • Co-authored a chapter titled “Right to Food: A Critical Socio-legal Analysis from Indian Human Rights Perspectives” for the book titled “Human Rights: Issues, Perspectives & Realities”, SAGE Publications. (ISBN: 9789353887858) in April, 2021.

Journal Articles

  • Research Paper titled “Media’s Freedom of Press: Erasing the Blurry Line between the Power and Responsibility” published in the Journal of Global Research and Analysis in December, 2021 (ISSN: 2278-6775)
  • Research Paper titled “Cannabis-Its Illegal Status and Irony Laughing in the Corner” published in Jus Imperator in March, 2018. (ISSN: 2456-9666)
  • Research Paper titled “Equal Pay- A Feministic View” published in Jus Imperator in December, 2017. (ISSN: 2456-9666)

Presented Papers

  • Research Paper on “Role of Lok Adalats in Resolving Motor Vehicle Accident Cases in Ahmedabad District: A Critical Assessment.” Presented at the National Conference on Backlog of Cases and Court Management organized by Gujarat National Law University, February 22nd, 2019.
  • Research Paper on “Right to Food” presented at the National Conference on “Human Rights: Issues, Perspectives and Realities” on July 22nd, 2017.

Blogs

  • Blog titled “Deep-Seabed Mining – Last Resort or a Growing Concern” published on SCC (Supreme Court Cases) Online Blog in January, 2023.
  • Blog titled “Sealing a Deal for the Seas: The Ocean Treaty — A Win-Win for Nature and Humankind” published on SCC (Supreme Court Cases) Online Blog in April, 2023.
  • Blog titled “Impact of Covid-19 on fisheries and aquaculture” published on Ipleaders in August, 2021.
  • Blog titled “Covid-19 and its impact on Maritime mobility: Rowing the boat of Maritime Trade amidst the waves of the pandemic” published on the website of Rashtriya Raksha University in May 2021.
  • Blog titled “Doctrine of Separation of Power Under India & USA-From Idealist Concept To The Practical Existence” published on Brillopedia in April, 2021.

Empirical Research

  • Participated as a Student Researcher in an Empirical Research on “Transgender Identity: A Socio-Legal Perspective” in 2017. (ISBN: 978-81-936348-2-0)

Commentaries

  • United Nations’ New Treaty to Protect Ocean Biodiversity published on the website “Défense Research and Studies” in March 2023 (https://dras.in/united-nations-new-treaty-to-protect-ocean-biodiversity/)
  • Managing Rising Sea Level – India published on the website “Défense Research and Studies” in February, 2023 (https://dras.in/managing-rising-sea-level-india/)
  • Deep Ocean Mission-India published on the website “Défense Research and Studies” in January, 2023 (https://dras.in/deep-ocean-mission-india/)

Experience

UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law

Student Attorney, IP Clinic (Jan 2025-Apr 2025)
- Provided pro bono legal assistance on IP matters
- Drafted trademark applications and conducted searches

Rashtriya Raksha University

Research Officer (Oct 2022-Jul 2023)
- Conducted interdisciplinary maritime security research
- Organized international conferences and workshops

National Maritime Foundation

Research Intern (Jun 2021-Jul 2021)
- Authored maritime policy critiques and book reviews
- Participated in strategic scenario analyses

Profile

Key Skills

  • Legal Research & Writing
  • Intellectual Property Law
  • Maritime Security Law
  • Conference Management

Certifications

  • Copyright and Trademark Law
  • Data Security
  • Academic Research Foundations

Publications

  • "Right to Food: Critical Socio-legal Analysis" (SAGE Publications)
  • "Media's Freedom of Press" (JGRA Journal)
  • "Deep-Seabed Mining Concerns" (SCC Online Blog)

Contact

  • Email: eshamaken@gmail.com
  • LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/esha-maken
  • Location: Concord, NH, USA