Category: Interviews
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“The Legal profession demands hard work, dedication, perseverance, and a great deal of patience. While it is undoubtedly challenging, it is equally fascinating and rewarding.” – Yoothica Pallavi, Advocate on Record at Supreme Court of India.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Coming from a science background, was pursuing law a deliberate decision for you? How did you prepare to gain admission to Chanakya National Law University, Patna? This question brings back a wave of nostalgia, and I find it hard to decide where to begin—it’s quite…
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“I strive to demonstrate professionalism, integrity, and diligence in all my work, and believe that young lawyers learn a lot by observing how we handle both successes and challenges.” – Dr. Selwyn D’costa, Partner at AM Legal Associates.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Can you share how you started your legal career, and what motivated you to pursue this legal field? Please allow us to walk through your journey. My legal career was motivated by the influence of my father, who was a practicing lawyer before the Hon’ble…
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“The ability to adapt, learn, and deliver tailored solutions will set you apart in the dynamic world of International Legal Practice.” – Somya Priyadarshini, Senior Associate at NHB Legal, Dubai.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With almost a decade of experience in various areas of the law, looking back, was law a planned career path for you? And, what inspired you to specialise in International Commercial Arbitration from University of Miami? Coming from a family with a strong academic tradition…
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“Find you drive in what you love to practice as a lawyer. Pave new paths, create detours, or merge with other knowledge banks, as long as you steer yourself to your destination.” – Prashanth Ram, Managing Partner at 5ive Legal LLP.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team After receiving your B. Com Degree, what motivated you to pursue a Law Degree at Tamil Nadu Dr. Ambedkar Law University in Chennai? I am a second generation lawyer, with my father Mr. Ramachandrudu (Retd IOB Legal Advisor and Deputy Secy. to Banking Ombudsman) hailing…
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“Stay focused, work hard, and build discipline as a core habit. Success comes from commitment, perseverance, and consistently applying these principles in both practice and life.” – Tariq Ahmed, Co-Founder of Ahmadi Law Offices.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Your legal career spans a wide range of practice areas. What inspired you to pursue law as a profession, and what led you to specialize in Corporate Law at NLU Jodhpur? My journey into law was deeply influenced by my early childhood experiences. Growing up…
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“Young lawyers should not lose themselves in over planning everything about their career. Work hard, be authentic and allow things to happen.” – Kaushik Sochannam, Managing Partner at Sochannam Legal Indian Advocates.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Having extensive experience in shipping, insurance, commodities, and international trade, can you walk us through the journey that led you to choose law as a career and to specialize in these areas? My decision to study law was an unplanned act of desperation based on…
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“There is no short cut to hard work. Success can only be achieved with patience, hard-work and perseverance fuelled by honesty and integrity.” – Shilpi Mehta Nanda, Founding and Managing Partner at Zeal Attorneys.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team You have completed your Masters degree from University of New Hampshire School of Law, USA specializing in Intellectual Property Law, Commerce and Technology. What was your motivation to choose this specialization? I remember taking the ‘Intellectual Property Law’ as a mandatory subject in third year…
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“In essence, success is about creating value, making a positive impact, and finding joy in the journey. It’s an ongoing, evolving goal rather than a single milestone.” – Dr. Abhimanyu Singh, Founder and Managing Partner at Manulegal & Associates.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Can you tell us about your academic journey, starting from your undergraduate studies at National Law University, Patiala, to completing your Ph.D. at the University of Rajasthan? What motivated you to specialise in criminal law and criminology? Well, I hail from Bharatpur, Rajasthan which is…
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“To have a future, we must try to understand the impact of AI on our lives, working and otherwise, and to harness AI by working with it.” – Mark Lewis, Solicitor in England and Wales, Senior Consultant (Technology) at Stephenson Harwood LLP, London.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team You started your educational journey with the University of Cape Town (UCT), and then went to the University of Warwick, and from there went on to do your master’s at The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE). Was law a planned choice for…
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“Success in law isn’t just about winning cases, it’s about the respect you earn, the difference you make, and the justice you help deliver.” – Juhi Arora, Founder of Juhi Arora and Associates and Counsel at Supreme Court of India.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team You have an incredibly diverse legal career with expertise in several areas. Could you share with us what initially inspired you to pursue law as a profession? Thank you for the kind words! Honestly, my decision to pursue law wasn’t something I planned from the…