Harish Mirchandani
About Harish Mirchandani
Harish Mirchandani serves as the Senior Practice Counsel and Southeast Region Counsel at Gensler, a position he has held since 2007. He has an extensive educational background in civil engineering and law, with degrees from Clemson University, the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, and the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Work at Gensler
Harish Mirchandani serves as the Senior Practice Counsel and Southeast Region Counsel at Gensler. He has held this position since 2007, contributing to the firm's legal strategies and practices in the Southeast region. His role involves providing legal guidance and support to various projects, ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations. Mirchandani's extensive experience in law and civil engineering enhances his ability to address complex legal issues within the architectural and design sectors.
Education and Expertise
Harish Mirchandani has a robust educational background in civil engineering and law. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from the Indian Institute of Technology, Bombay, from 1981 to 1985. He furthered his education by obtaining a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from Clemson University, studying from 1985 to 1987. Mirchandani also holds a Doctor of Law (JD) degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he studied from 1992 to 1995. His educational qualifications provide a strong foundation for his legal practice in the construction and engineering fields.
Background
Before joining Gensler, Harish Mirchandani worked as an attorney at Watt, Tieder, Hoffar & Fitzgerald, LLP from 1997 to 2007. During his ten years at the firm, he gained significant experience in legal matters related to construction and engineering. This background has equipped him with the necessary skills to navigate the legal complexities associated with his current role at Gensler.
Professional Experience
Harish Mirchandani has accumulated over 25 years of professional experience in the fields of law and civil engineering. His career began with a strong technical foundation in civil engineering, which he later complemented with legal expertise. His tenure at Gensler has been marked by his contributions to legal practices in the architecture and design industry, leveraging his dual background to address the unique challenges faced in these sectors.