Category: Interviews
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“The legal profession is not just about personal growth but also about service to society. Uphold the rule of law, work for the right cause and contribute positively to the legal community and the society at large.” – Aasim Shehzad, Founding Partner at BFS Legal and Counsel at Madras High Court.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With over two decades of experience in various areas of the law, looking back, was law a planned career path for you and what inspired your practice specifically in Arbitration & Constitutional Laws? Law has always been a deeply personal and deliberate career choice for…
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“If you want to build a successful career in IP, there are only two ways to go about it. First is to find your WHY and continue to enrich the answer, and Second is to read as much as you can and as wide as you can.” – Rahul Bagga, Founder of Aumirah.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team You have a diverse background, both in Patent law and in Chemical Engineering. Can you share what inspired you to transition from a technical field like chemical engineering to a career in Intellectual Property Law? I started with Patent Law, and to practise patent law…
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“My takeaway from my journey in the field of law has been to be patient, to keep up the hard-work, and to know that every opportunity and every win or loss is a golden ticket to learn something new.” – Shraddha Deshmukh, Advocate-on-Record at Supreme Court of India.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team You completed your Bachelor in Civil Law at Brasenose College, University of Oxford. Was law always the career path you envisioned for yourself and what motivated you to pursue law as a profession? My tryst with law was accidental. I had lost my Civics book,…
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“Law and CS complement each other very well; however, my advice would be to first develop skills and a strong knowledge base, work on your communication/analytical skills and most importantly build a network of mentors for yourself.” – Sakshi Raizada, Legal Head & Corporate Secretary at MEIDENSHA CORPORATION.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team After completing your law degree in 2012, you decided to pursue a CS qualification. What motivated you to choose law as a career, and how has your CS degree contributed to your professional journey? I pursued my law and CS degree simultaneously. My father suggested enrolling…
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“Intellectual Property Law has been a passion which I have pursued. Almost everyday there is something new in the field, which challenges practicing professionals to re-think how laws are shaped and interpreted.” – Aarohan Bansal, Of Counsel at Archer & Angel Advocates and Legal Consultants.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team What inspired you to pursue a career in law, and what led you to specialize in intellectual property (IP), particularly in trademarks and copyright and designs? Getting into law school was a decision guided by my mother, who is an English teacher, and who made…
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“What particularly appeals to me about IP law is that it is a field where creativity and innovation are protected. It’s fulfilling to contribute to the growth of creative endeavors and ensure that these efforts are legally protected.” – Surabhi Pathak, Intellectual Property Manager at Cat and Pillar, Singapore.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team After completing your law degree, you pursued an LLM in Intellectual Property & Technology Law from the National University of Singapore. What motivated you to specialize in this field, and what aspects of IP law drew you to it specifically? During my undergraduate studies, I…
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“With ever growing complexities in the business, it has become indispensable that a balanced approach is maintained between the requirement of the business, laws and my dual qualifications of CS and Law have helped me to find a win-win situation for both verticals.” – Gagan Preet Singh, Global General Counsel at Whitespan Business Solutions Private Limited.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team You have over 21 years of experience in dealing with complex legal issues across various industries. How did your career journey begin, and what motivated you to specialize in Corporate Law, Mergers, Acquisitions, and regulatory matters? I grew up in Delhi and my school &…
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“The journey from being a fresh law graduate to establishing my own law firm has been one of growth, learning and resilience.” – Nikhil Kulkarni, Founder of Nikhil Kulkarni + Associates.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Having a background in commerce, looking back, what inspired you to transition into law as a profession? Reflecting on my transition from commerce to law, it was driven by a deep-seated interest in understanding the systems that govern society and the desire to make a…
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“My motivation comes from the dynamic nature of the legal field and the satisfaction of resolving complex challenges. Every case presents an opportunity to learn and grow, which keeps me engaged” – Amr Awadallah, Head of Legal Department at Bartawi General Contracting.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team What was your initial motivation to pursue law, and what motivated you to pursue a Master’s Degree in International Business Law (LL.M.) from the City University of London as a specialization? My initial motivation to pursue law stemmed from my passion for problem-solving and advocacy.…