Category: Interviews
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“In data privacy one should have a clear understanding of GDPR and DPDP 2023, also one must keep in mind data privacy is not just theory its operational.” – Subham Sikdar, Principal Associate at U.S. & Co (Advocates & Solicitors)
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team What initially drew you to the field of law? Was there a defining moment or experience that solidified your decision to pursue it as a career? …
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Law as a Way of Life: A Journey towards Building Substance, Perspective, and Purpose in the Legal Profession – Vivek Jha, Partner at Fox Mandal & Associates.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Let me begin with a very basic and very important question as in what shaped this particular thought process of pursuing law as a career and what kind of a vision actually evolved over these many years while you are practicing law. After doing it…
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“A global legal career is built on persistence, perspective, and an openness to being reshaped by the world you’re trying to serve.” – Vaishali Movva, Staff Attorney at Eimer Stahl LLP, United States.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With a practice that spans commercial litigation and international arbitration, and a skillset that cuts across multiple domains, how do you stay motivated amidst such professional breadth? What drives your sustained commitment to engaging across disciplines, jurisdictions, and complex legal systems? Someone I worked with…
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“Machine learning technology is rapidly evolving, and I believe the current consent-based approach to data privacy will be tested.” – Vishwajith Sadananda, Founder & Lead Counsel at Sadananda & Prasad, Advocates.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With nearly 12 years of impressive experience in the legal field, what initially inspired you to pursue a career in law? Which aspects of the profession resonated with you the most, and how did your time at NALSAR University of Law shape your legal journey? I wish I…
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“The SQE not only enhances one’s grasp of Indian law but also equips practitioners with nuanced legal principles that, although rarely argued in Indian courts, are often favourably applied when effectively presented.” – Abhirath Thakur, Solicitor (England and Wales) and Principal Associate at Economic Laws Practice.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team What inspired your decision to pursue law, especially coming from an Army background? Was there a particular experience or influence that sparked your interest in the legal profession and if not how did it develop? Being from a Defence family, I grew up observing my…
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“Legal entrepreneurship is about compound growth. Trust builds slowly; reputation takes time.” – Vedant Pujari, Founding Partner of Accures IP Care LLP.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Coming from a commerce background, what initially inspired you to pursue law? Was it a long-standing goal, or did your interest in the legal field evolve over time? Like most 18-year-olds, I had little clue of what I wanted to do with my life. The…
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“I have always had an inquisitive nature and a strong desire to view situations from multiple perspectives. These qualities naturally drew me toward a career in law.” – Shashi Priyadarshini, Lead Attorney (Commercial Counsel) at WNS.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team What initially drew you to a career in law, and how did your time at Chanakya National Law University, Patna, equip you to meet the practical challenges of contract management and corporate legal practice? My interest in law was sparked during my early school days.…
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“Every case has its challenges, but the ones that stay with you are those that reveal both the human side of crime and the imperfections of our system.” – Piyush Singhal, Managing Partner at JS Law Chambers.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team What was your experience like pursuing the B.S.L., LL.B. program at Symbiosis Law School, Pune University? What inspired you to choose law as a career path? I was part of the 2000-2005 batch at Symbiosis Law School, Pune. At the time, that was the only…
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Choosing Law, Living Justice: A Woman’s Stand for Change in Indian Courts – Niyati Sharma, Founder of NS Solicitors.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Let’s understand why and how you chose to pursue a career in law while you had already completed your Bachelor’s in English from Delhi University? It’s a very interesting question though. I never thought of becoming a lawyer, but I had this idea in my…
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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…