Category: Interviews
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“My thrust in the use of Artificial Intelligence is to see one day an autonomous body of knowledge, uninfluenced of facts and free from political and personal malaises, to provide a support system to the legal community on the merits and demerits of a lis to enable not only the legal practitioner but also all the stakeholders to understand where a judgement can possibly go”- Dr Sarosh Sam Bastawala, Senior Lawyer & Arbitrator, Argueing Counsel in Superior Court & Tribunals
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Could you share with us what initially inspired you to pursue a career in law, and how your early experiences shaped your path? I cannot say that law was the first choice for a profession, but it was the unanimous opinion of my elders that as…
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“Self-trust is the primary requirement. Understanding the fundamentals of law, good communication, time management, teamwork, dedication, critical thinking, and adaptability are equally important” – Savithri Sravanthi, Founder & Managing Partner at IUSTUS LEGAL
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team Could you share with us the story behind your decision to pursue a career in law? Does anything change for a women post-marriage? Looking back, would you revisit your career path? Becoming a lawyer was my childhood dream. Unlike an add-on degree, I wanted the legal…
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“After 15 years of practice, I have come to see how few women stay on in the profession and put themselves out there – especially at negotiation tables in PE & M&A transactions”- Goda Raghavan, Advocate & Partner, AK Law Chambers
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Ms. Raghavan, you have a remarkable career in corporate law, leading the Corporate Transactions practice at AK Law Chambers. Can you share with us the journey that led you to pursue a career in law and what sparked your interest in this field? I come from…
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“Lawyers are tools of social change in society. Observing my surroundings, where there are prevalent economic and social inequalities, I always wished to be a tool for social change.” – MANOHAR PRATAP, Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India.
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team Can you share what initially inspired you to pursue a career in law, especially coming from a remote rural area in Bihar? Who showed you this career path of Law? Please allow us to walk through your journey. Right from the very beginning, i.e. primary school…
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“The legal profession is not just about earning big money but making citizens aware of their legal rights and protecting them from being exploited,” – Shipra Ghose, Advocate-On-Record at the Supreme Court of India
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team You have a distinguished career as an Advocate-on-Record at the Supreme Court of India. Could you share with us how you began your journey in law? And your father, Late Sankar Ghose, was a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India. How did his career…
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“Growing up in a household where legal discussions were a part of everyday life, I developed a natural inclination towards the field,” – Dr. Sachin Sharma, Managing Partner at KSV TAX CONSULTANTS.
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team Could you please share with us the journey of how you found inspiration to pursue law, followed by your decision to delve into Company Secretaryship, and then continuing your education for Doctor of Laws with a focus on taxation? What motivated these transitions and how do…
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“The legal profession requires tireless dedication in the first five years, but it rewards you with identity and success that cannot be easily taken away,” – Nattasha Garg, Independent Practitioner & Special Counsel for Enforcement Directorate
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team How did your journey into law begin? Please walk us through your journey from college to where you are. What were the challenges you faced along the way? And what inspired you to specialize in disputes and commercial litigation? I hail from a small town, Siliguri…
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“As soon as we take up an issue or subject to write about or review, we check whether we are adding value or adding to the noise”- Manaswini Mishra, Head Of Corporate Communications, Fox Mandal & Associates
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Your journey has been quite diverse, spanning law, journalism, and corporate communications. Can you tell us what initially drew you to pursue a law degree at Symbiosis Law School, Pune? I’ve always been a voracious reader and a tenacious writer. Early on, I recognized the importance…
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“Customs law comprises multiple notifications, regulations, and exceptions which are very dynamic in nature. Reading and only reading has helped me to forego the challenges.” – Pankaj Kumar, Sr. Legal Counsel and Department Head at Maruti Suzuki India Limited
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team Could you please tell us about your journey from your early days at DAV Jawahar Vidya Mandir to becoming the Sr. Legal Counsel and Department Head at Maruti Suzuki India Limited? What motivated you to pursue a career in law? Please share your journey from your…
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“I am acutely aware of the need to constantly further one’s learning (especially in our profession), and have worked towards this to pursue my career goals”- Rakshit Sharma, Legal Director at Tata Digital
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team Can you share a bit about your background and what initially inspired you to pursue a career in law? I spent my childhood in two wonderful, yet very diverse, cities – Hyderabad and Delhi. Moving cities and changing schools at a young age provided me with…