Category: Associates, In-House Counsels and Advocates
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“The real shift ahead will be from treating privacy as a legal checkbox to making it part of core business strategy.” – Ankita Sabharwal, Managing Associate at Chadha & Chadha.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Being in this industry with such diverse experience, what initially motivated you to choose law as a career, and what inspired you to specialize in Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, and Technology Law? As a child, I was always writing poems for school magazines. I still…
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Global Perspective, Local Roots: Shaping Law, Leadership, and Impact – Yashasvi Tripathi, Corporate Associate at Davis Wright Tremaine LLP, United States.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team As a dual qualified lawyer, we would love to start from the very beginning. How and when did you decide to pursue law, and how did you end up deciding that it was the right time to move on and do your LL.M. as well?…
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“Looking back, I’d say building an international legal career requires a combination of strong technical skills, cultural curiosity, and adaptability.” – Nayanika Ruia, Associate at Goodwin, United States.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Being dual-qualified in both India and New York is a remarkable achievement. What first inspired you to choose law as a career, and what motivated your decision to build an international practice? Hailing from a family of prominent lawyers and businessmen, I have been exposed…
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“Moving from the courtroom to corporate boardrooms, I learned to switch between adversarial advocacy and collaborative problem-solving.” – Shreya Mehta, Counsel at TD SYNNEX.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team From completing your B.B.A LL.B from Symbiosis to pursuing an LL.M. at NYU, how has your academic journey influenced your perspective on law and policy in a global context? What began as a spontaneous decision to pursue law gradually evolved into a conscious and enduring…
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“I was fascinated by the intersection between intellectual property and everyday life and how trade mark practitioners must strike a balance between protecting a fair monopoly and allowing innovation and creativity to thrive.” – Kim Rampersadh, Trade Mark Attorney and Partner at Adams & Adams, South Africa.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With over a decade of experience, what initially drew you to a career in law, and what inspired your decision to specialize in intellectual property and trademarks? I have always appreciated how rules and the law govern society and, from a young age, developed a…
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“To transition into media and technology law, one should start by building a strong foundation in contract and intellectual property law, especially copyright and licensing.” – Diwakar Abhishek, Legal Counsel at Swastik Productions Private Limited, Mumbai.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team What initially drew you to the legal profession, and how did your academic journey shape your early interest in media, entertainment, and technology laws? To be honest, I initially became a lawyer almost by elimination! Like many in my region, engineering was presented as the…
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“I would say a good mentor plays a pivotal role in shaping one’s life, and in enhancing the thought process. I was fortunate enough to work at places where I was provided complete autonomy in work.” – Richa Saraf, Head of Legal and Compliance at Merlin Holdings Pvt. Ltd.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team What inspired you to take up Law? Did you have to deal with any resistance from your family while making that decision? My father wanted me to pursue CA like the rest of my relatives, since it was considered as a good earning prospect, especially…
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“With rapid advancements in technology, particularly with the rise of AI, IP and Data Privacy laws are evolving quickly. Staying updated through IP-specific news, following IP practitioners, and engaging with industry peers will be highly beneficial.” – Isha Gandhi, Senior Legal Associate at R K Dewan & Co.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team What initially inspired you to pursue a career in law? What aspects of law sparked your interest and shaped your understanding? I chose law as a profession because I’ve always had a passion for writing and speaking. Law provides the perfect platform to combine these…
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“There are many roads to the same destination- so if you are a young lawyer, explore more and find that aspect of law which excites.” – Shwetambara Mani, Global Counsel – Commercial, Legal Operations & Privacy at Integrated DNA Technologies.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With 15 years of experience and leadership across six continents managing legal operations, what initially sparked your interest in law, and what continues to drive your passion for the field today? I cannot think of that one aha! moment, when I decided to be a…