An alumnus of University of Delhi, Khan started her career with Evalueserve.com Pvt. Ltd as senior legal associate. She joined Lall Lahiri & Salhotra as trademark attorney in 2007 and later joined another IPR firm Anand & Anand Advocates before moving back to Lall Lahiri & Salhotra.
“I wanted more adventure, creativity and challenge in my work, and decided to get out of my comfort zone. A difficult climb gives you the best view; therefore, working with Alpha will be like a maiden voyage helping me in discovering new shores,” said Khan.
Founded in 2012, Alpha Partners currently has 11 lawyers, including four partners.
"We have a strong litigation and dispute practice and Shabnam will add a corporate aspect to the firm's practice," said Akshat Pande, founding partner of Alpha Partners.
“Shabnam is a detail-oriented person. She looks for opportunities to update herself with new knowledge and skills,” said a partner of Delhi-based law firm who has worked with her in the past.
Khan’s practice focuses on legal and commercial aspects of trademarks, copyrights, patents, among other IPR-related services.
She advises clients in sectors such as pharmaceutical, healthcare, hospitality, real estate, ecommerce and technology, FMCG, oil and gas, education.
She also advises government departments/organisations in developing, protecting and strengthening brands.