Mindblown: a blog about philosophy.
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Personally, as a senior lawyer at the firm, I feel a great sense of responsibility towards training and mentoring younger lawyers- Akshay Sachthey, Associate Partner, Phoenix Legal
This interview has been published by Priyanka Karwa and The SuperLawyer Team To start the conversation, please tell us about your decision to pursue law. You graduated with an Honours in Economics. What made you choose the legal profession? Pursuing law was somewhat of a passive decision. My grandfather and uncle were both Senior Advocates of the Supreme Court. Although…
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Since a patent is generally applied for an invention which is novel and inventive in nature, it is very important for a patent lawyer to be well-versed with technology-Chinthan Japhet, Associate Partner- Intellectual Property, Krishnamurthy & co. (K Law)
This interview has been published by Priyanka Karwa and The SuperLawyer Team To start this conversation, please tell us about how you ended up pursuing law after pursuing B. Tech. What made you switch your profession from an engineer to a lawyer? Indian families continue to express an undue preference for careers in engineering and medicine, to the…
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I’ve always been fascinated by the legal profession and the way it shapes society- Marinos Cleanthous, IP Attorney (EU) – Founder of IP CYPRUS – Appointed Member by the Cyprus Government of the Cyprus IP Committee
This interview has been published by Priyanka Karwa and The SuperLawyer Team Sir, can you share with our readers what specifically inspired you to take up a career in law? How did you drill down among various fields of law and chose IP as your area of expertise? I’ve always been fascinated by the legal profession and the…
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Over the years, access to justice has seen a sea change- Ankit Swarup, Advocate-on-Record
This interview has been published by Priyanka Karwa and The SuperLawyer Team To start the conversation, please tell us how you ended up pursuing law. Even as a child, the legal field excited me, though at the same time I could see the uphill battle that it is. My father being a practising advocate, I had seen his…
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Aspiring lawyers should not only focus on mastering the law, but also on improving their writing, drafting, and communication skills- Suma RV, Partner- Labour and Employment practic, King Stubb & Kasiva
This interview has been published by Priyanka Karwa and The SuperLawyer Team Ma’am, can you share with us what inspired you to pursue a career in law? My paternal great-grandfather was my greatest inspiration. Although I never had the chance to meet him, I grew up hearing stories about him, who was B.A., B.L and worked for the…
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Perseverance and a strong dedication to expanding one’s knowledge base are essential for success in the field of law- Foram Shah, Partner, King Stubb & Kasiva, Advocates & Attorneys
This interview has been published by Priyanka Karwa and The SuperLawyer Team Ma’am, please tell us about your decision to pursue law. During my preparation for the final year of my Economics Honors degree, I made the decision to pursue a career in law. Please tell us about the hardships that you faced by you in your 18…
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Pooja Chakrabarti, Partner, Argus Partner on decision to study law, attending University of Oxford, importance of authoring research articles and value of networking
This interview has been published by Priyanka Karwa and The SuperLawyer Team At which point in time did you decide that you wanted to pursue a career in law? I belong to a family of doctors and have virtually no lawyers in my family, however, something about the profession always excited me. I do not think that there…
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Being a first generation lawyer is definitely challenging and these challenges may sometimes dishearten even the strongest of people- Ashish Kothari, Partner, King Stubb & Kasiva, Advocates & Attorneys
This interview has been published by Priyanka Karwa and The SuperLawyer Team To give this conversation a start, please tell us about the person you thought you would become when you were young. This is an interesting question! I was heavily influenced by movies and cricket in my childhood, and wished to a become a person who had…
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One of the most rewarding aspects of being a lawyer is the continual learning that comes with the job- Ish Jain, Arbitrator at Delhi International Arbitration Centre
This interview has been published by Priyanka Karwa and The SuperLawyer Team To start our conversation on a lighter note, we would like to know why did you choose to be a lawyer? From a young age, I was drawn to the idea of a profession that would allow me to serve others while also growing and developing…
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