Vaisha Nair
Law Clerk
Empathetic • Determined • Client-Focused
Vaishnavi Nair is a Student Practitioner at Modern Law and a Juris Doctorate candidate at Northeastern University School of Law (Class of 2026). She brings a blend of strong academics, hands-on clinical experience, and a genuine passion for family law. For Vaishnavi, family law is about being a steady advocate for clients during the most emotional chapters of their lives, offering both legal guidance and compassionate support.
Vaisha Nair
Law Clerk
Empathetic • Determined • Client-Focused
Vaishnavi Nair is a Student Practitioner at Modern Law and a Juris Doctorate candidate at Northeastern University School of Law (Class of 2026). She brings a blend of strong academics, hands-on clinical experience, and a genuine passion for family law. For Vaishnavi, family law is about being a steady advocate for clients during the most emotional chapters of their lives, offering both legal guidance and compassionate support.
Quick Facts About Vaisha
Education
Juris Doctorate (In Progress), Northeastern University School of Law, 2026
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Bachelor of Arts in Law, W.A. Franke Honors College, University of Arizona, 2023
Star Sign & Enneagram Type
TBD
Fun Fact
She loves New York Times games and trivia nights and dreams of one day becoming an author, writing everything from novels to children’s books.
What it's like to work with Vaisha
Clients working with Vaisha describe her as approachable, empathetic, and determined. She wants every client to feel safe, respected, and never judged, knowing she will fight tirelessly for their best interests. Whether representing survivors of domestic violence or assisting in family law cases, she brings a mix of compassion, relatability, and drive to every matter she touches.
What it's like to work with Vaisha
Clients working with Vaisha describe her as approachable, empathetic, and determined. She wants every client to feel safe, respected, and never judged, knowing she will fight tirelessly for their best interests. Whether representing survivors of domestic violence or assisting in family law cases, she brings a mix of compassion, relatability, and drive to every matter she touches.
Getting to Know Vaisha
If you weren't in the legal profession, what would your alternative career be?
“I would be an author. Writing has always been a passion of mine, whether short stories, novels, biographies, or children’s books.”
Which fictional lawyer or legal character do you resonate with the most? Why?
Elle Woods from Legally Blonde. “She stood her ground in a profession where young women are often underestimated. I admire her resilience, her advocacy, and her ability to turn judgment into motivation.”
If you could create a new law, what would it be and why?
End youth sentencing to life without parole.
If you could have a legal-themed superpower, what would it be and why?
A photographic memory like Mike Ross in Suits, perfect for keeping every fact and argument sharp.
