Sanvid Tuljapurkar

  • Researcher
  • 17/12/2022
Researcher, Senior researcher Law Public Policy and Regulation Trade and Investment

Personal Summary

I am a dual-qualified lawyer, licensed to practice as an advocate in India and as an attorney in New York, United States (admission pending) with a demonstrated interest in environment related international trade law and policy issues. My interests include the role of trade in achieving SDGs, interests and challenges of developing countries in trade and environment issues and the interaction of MEAs and international trade law and policy. 

I have previously worked with the Government of India and the World Trade Organization. I have also completed the International Business and Economic Law LL.M. with the WTO and International Trade Studies Certificate at Georgetown University Law Center with distinction and honours.

Work Experience

Junior Legal Affairs Officer
Mar 2022 - Dec 2022 WTO
  • Researched and analysed issues at the intersection of international trade, climate change, circularity and the environment.
  • Researched and analysing issues at the intersection of sustainable finance and international trade.
  • Drafted policy briefs and notes on various issues related to environmental services, circularity related services and climate change related services.
  • Researched and analysed the challenges and opportunities for developing countries in the context of international trade and climate change. 
  • Conducted technical assistance activities including training delegates on the General Agreement on Trade in Services.
  • Supported TESSD negotiations. 

Intern
Sep 2021 - Mar 2022 WTO
  • Researched and analysed issues at the intersection of international trade, climate change, circularity and environment.
  • Researched and analysing issues at the intersection of sustainable finance and international trade.
  • Drafted policy briefs and notes on various issues related to environmental services, circularity related services and climate change related services.
  • Conducted technical assistance activities including training delegates on the General Agreement on Trade in Services.
  • Supported TESSD negotiations. 
Senior Research Fellow
Apr 2021 - Sep 2022 Trade Policy Division, Department of Commerce, Government of India
  • Drafted interventions for the Council for Trade in Services and the Committee on Specific Commitments meetings.

  • Analysed trade related issues involved in the development of India’s e-commerce policy.

  • Followed the developments of the Joint Initiative on Services Domestic Regulation and the Joint Initiative on E-commerce and analysed the impact of the initiatives on the interests of developing countries. 

  • Identified India’s trade related environment and labor interests for FTA negotiations. 

  • Researched and identified measures acting as barriers for Indian services exporters and analysed the WTO consistency of the measures. 
Research Fellow
Jul 2020 - Mar 2021 Trade Policy Division, Department of Commerce, Government of India
  • Drafted interventions for the Council for Trade in Services and the Committee on Specific Commitments meetings.

  • Analyzed trade related issues involved in the development of India’s e-commerce policy.

  • Followed the developments of the Joint Initiative on Services Domestic Regulation and the Joint Initiative on E-commerce and analysed the impact of the initiatives on the interests of developing countries.

  • Developed the services agenda for India's BRICS presidency.  
  • Identified India’s trade related environment and labor interests for FTA negotiations.

  • Researched and identified measures acting as barriers for Indian services exporters and analysed the WTO consistency of the measures.

  • Drafted and reviewed documents and coordinated with various ministries for India's 7th Trade Policy Review. 
Intern
Jan 2020 - May 2020 Center for Strategic and International Studies
  • Researched and analyzed U.S. trade policy related issues including U.S. policies for technology intensive industries, trade related environment disputes at the WTO, trade related environmental policies introduced by various WTO Members and plurilateral negotiations at the WTO for the Affirming American Leadership project.

  • Drafted, edited, and reviewed project proposals, policy briefs, research reports.

  • Co-authored articles on emerging international trade related issues.

Publications: 

  • Co-author, “Going Solo: What Is the Significance of a U.S.-Kenya Free Trade Agreement?”, Center for Strategic and International Studies (2020).

  • Co-author, “Transparency at the WTO: Why Does Transparency Matter, and Are Members Meeting Their Obligations?”, Center for Strategic and International Studies (2020).

  • Co-author, “Trade Symptoms of the Pandemic”, Center for Strategic and International Studies (2020).

  • Co-author, “Creating a Future Process on the Conclusion of International Trade Agreements within the United Kingdom,” TradeLab (2019). 

Research Assistant
Oct 2019 - May 2020 Everett Eissenstat (Former Deputy Director, National Economic Council, U.S.)
  • Researched and analyzed the political and policy related issues in reference to the Trade Promotion Authority.
  • Analyzed the role of the Trade Promotion Authority in the negotiation of FTAs in general and the USMCA in particular.
Intern
Jun 2019 - Aug 2019 International Trade Center
  • Drafted policy briefs and internal reports for the development of the horticulture and livestock sector of Pakistan pursuant to the Pakistan Growth for Rural Advancement and Sustainable Progress (GRASP). 

  • Assisted to organize and conduct meetings, field surveys and prepared presentations for the Pakistan-GRASP project.

  • Analyzed academic and non-academic literature relevant to the challenges and opportunities for the growth of the horticulture and livestock sector of LDCs.

Education

LL.M. International Business and Economic Law
Sep 2018 - May 2019 Georgetown University Law School
B.A. LL.B.
Jun 2013 - May 2018 Symbiosis Law School, Pune