Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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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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“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…
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“Commitment to continuous learning and professional development drives success in the legal field. Aim big, do bigger tasks, explore territories where you were never before.” – Devendra Joshi, General Counsel(Vice President-Legal) at Crystal Crop Protection Limited.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With over two decades of experience across various areas of law, what initially motivated you to pursue a legal career, especially coming from a science background? After passing my Law Exam from GPG College Gopeshwar Uttarakhand, I began my journey as a lawyer in 1998.…
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“Law is demanding and requires continuous learning. Be open to mentorship, value hard work, and understand that building a reputable practice takes persistent dedication over time.” – Abhas Mishra, Founder at Chambers of Abhas Mishra.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With over 14 years of experience, do you consider law to be a planned choice for you? What was your motivation to pursue this field? It was certainly not the case in the beginning. Back in the early 2000s as students of a government school,…
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“No matter what you did or achieved in college, when you’re out, you’re at the very bottom of a vast and cavernous system that is extremely demanding. So, best to put your head down, loose the chip on your shoulder, and work.” – Gautam Swarup, Principal at Mittal Swarup & Srinivasan Law Chambers.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Your educational background is impressive, spanning from NALSAR to the University of Oxford. Could you share how your journey into law began and how it has shaped your understanding of litigation today? That’s a rather loaded question, and I’ll try and summarise the last 11…
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“There will be challenges in the core litigation initially especially for the first generation lawyers but ultimately by investing the initial most productive time you are building your permanent asset as an independent practitioner.” – Shantanu Jugtawat, Advocate at Supreme Court of India and Senior Public Prosecutor at National Investigation Agency, GOI.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team What initially inspired you to choose law as your career path? Was there a particular moment or individual that influenced your decision, and how did your journey begin at National Law Institute University, Bhopal? I was a student of Science-Mathematics, so initially I wanted to …
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“Nothing comes free in this world. In this profession you have to do the smart work in addition to the hard work” – Dr. Venkat Reddy Donthi Reddy, Senior Advocate at High Court of Telangana.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team From the Indian Air Force to a Senior Advocate, your career transition is fascinating. Can you share the pivotal moment that inspired you to pursue law while serving in the Air Force? As part of my job in the Indian Air Force (1985 to 2003),…
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“Being the most knowledgeable person in the room means understanding not only when to speak but also when to listen.” – Arunima Jha Esq., Head of Legal Compliance at KnowledgeWorks Global Ltd.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team You started your educational journey at the University of Mumbai, where you achieved rank holder status. Reflecting on that time, was law a predetermined career path for you? What motivated you to eventually pursue an MBA? Law wasn’t always a clear-cut path for me. I…
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