Tag: Data Protection
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“The TMT field moves too fast, and the opportunities are extraordinary for lawyers who master the hybrid skillset.” – Roopam Verma, Partner at IRIS Legal.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Sir, you have built an impressive career spanning over 18 years across a top-tier law firm, a broadcasting company, a multinational IT consulting giant, and now as Corporate, TMT and Fintech Lead Partner at IRIS Legal. How has this diverse journey shaped your expertise, and…
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“In global data protection, it’s not just about conflicting opinions, it’s about reconciling overlapping laws, operational realities, and evolving expectations.” – Daniella Sankar, Independent Data Protection Consultant.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With over two decades of legal experience across aviation, manufacturing, IT, banking, and more, what first drew you to specialize in data protection and privacy law?In 2016, I had the privilege of working with a mentor who saw potential in my analytical approach and encouraged…
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“The real shift ahead will be from treating privacy as a legal checkbox to making it part of core business strategy.” – Ankita Sabharwal, Managing Associate at Chadha & Chadha.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Being in this industry with such diverse experience, what initially motivated you to choose law as a career, and what inspired you to specialize in Intellectual Property, Data Privacy, and Technology Law? As a child, I was always writing poems for school magazines. I still…
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“Moving from the courtroom to corporate boardrooms, I learned to switch between adversarial advocacy and collaborative problem-solving.” – Shreya Mehta, Counsel at TD SYNNEX.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team From completing your B.B.A LL.B from Symbiosis to pursuing an LL.M. at NYU, how has your academic journey influenced your perspective on law and policy in a global context? What began as a spontaneous decision to pursue law gradually evolved into a conscious and enduring…
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Blending Advocacy, Strategy, and Technology in Modern Litigation – Kunal Sinha, Independent Litigation and Dispute Resolution Counsel.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With over eight years of experience appearing before the Supreme Court of India, the Delhi High Court, and various tribunals, you have had a diverse legal journey. Given all that, when did your interest in law first develop? What inspired you to choose this field,…
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Leading with Curiosity: My Journey with Law, Tech, and Mentorship. – Astha Srivastava, Principal Associate at Ikigai Law.
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team With over nine years of experience, what initially inspired you to pursue a career in law? What drove your decision to choose this profession, and how did your journey shape you into a mentor and a leading voice in technology law? It’s always nice to…
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From NLIU to the World Stage: Women in Tech Leading the Next Frontier of Technology Law and Data Privacy – Kriti Sharma, Director, Head of Regulatory Legal and Compliance (India and Southeast Asia) at Dun & Bradstreet, and Data Protection Officer (India and Singapore).
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team Starting from your first role in 2008 at Khaitan & Co., you’ve built a legal career that bridges traditional law and cutting-edge technology. What mindset shaped this journey?My journey has been one of deliberate growth — from shadowing senior counsel during internships to advising boards…
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“Navigating emerging frameworks means staying grounded in first principles – think accountability, data principal rights, and purpose limitation for instance.” – Kriti Trehan, Founder of Data & Co(Law & Policy Advisors).
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team You’ve worked extensively across sectors like AI, social media, e-commerce, education, and gaming. What early experiences shaped your decision to specialize in technology and regulatory law? I think the best way to describe it is that a series of decisions brought me to where I…
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“In data privacy one should have a clear understanding of GDPR and DPDP 2023, also one must keep in mind data privacy is not just theory its operational.” – Subham Sikdar, Principal Associate at U.S. & Co (Advocates & Solicitors)
This interview has been published by Anshi Mudgal and The SuperLawyer Team What initially drew you to the field of law? Was there a defining moment or experience that solidified your decision to pursue it as a career? …
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“Gender is not a barrier to success. I believe in creating a unique path, and it’s okay to take the road less travelled.” – Ibukunoluwa Owa, Lead, Regulations Unit – Legal Enforcement and Regulations Department at Nigeria Data Protection Commission, Nigeria
This interview has been published by Namrata Singh and The SuperLawyer Team You’ve had an impressive legal journey from Nigeria to working with leading firms in London and Hamburg. Could you share what inspired you to pursue law, and how your career has evolved over the years? My decision to pursue a legal career was influenced by a…