The nature of our legal requirements has monumentally changed to evolve into a mini law firm that caters to large sub-functions such as corporate governance, legal strategy, contracts, regulatory & compliance, insurance etc. that branch out into sub-functions requiring knowledge and expertise in M&A, dispute management, employment and labour laws, TMT law says Saloni Kothari, Group General Counsel, BDO India
Read MoreAsif Iqbal, General Counsel, Vivriti Asset Management talks about his journey in law, challenges in the execution of infrastructure projects and much more in this exclusive conversation with Krishnendra Joshi, Editorial Lead, BW Legal World.
Read MoreSrinit Misra, Executive Director & General Counsel (India); Regional Senior Counsel (Asia), Ball Corporation talks about how his passion for public speaking attracted him towards the legal profession. He also shares his experience of working in a global MNC, elevation to the Board and much more in ths exclusive conversation with Krishnendra Joshi, Editorial Lead, BW Legal World.
Read MoreMr Singh graduated with a degree in science with aspirations of becoming an engineer but destiny had other plans for this veteran General Counsel. His knack for reading magazines introduced him to the possibility of a fascinating career in Company Secretaryship and there was no looking back. From starting his in-house career with a company in financial services to working in one of the world's leading mobility technology companies, Sona Comstar, Mr Singh reflects on his illustrious journey, his roles and responsibilities at work and much more in this exclusive interview with Krishnendra Joshi, Editorial Lead, BW Legal World.
Read MoreThe road to transformation was challenging. Internal resistance to change in the team was partly due to work pressure and a lack of appreciation for automation. Additionally, resource and funding limitations made automation difficult. however, Jyothi VK, General Counsel, and Senior VP, ABFRL decided to push forward, collaborating with the in-house IT team and small vendors to develop a website and automate approval processes using existing infrastructure. This success energized her to continue the digital journey, implementing various tech initiatives to increase the legal team's efficiency and visibility.
Read MoreSherbir Panag, Founder and Managing Partner of Panag & Babu — India’s pre-eminent white-collar crimes practice and a Symbiosis Law School Pune alumnus, casts his mind back to life in college where he met his firm partners. Discussing current trends, he expresses concern over the growing obsession with internships at the expense of substantive learning
Read MoreIn an exclusive interaction with BW Businessworld, Karuna Akshay Malviya, Director, School of Law, DY Patil, Deemed to be University shares her thoughts on how a law student should embrace her professional journey with dedication and curiosity
Read MoreDr. Rashmi Salpekar, Dean, Vivekananda School of Law, VIPS talks about her experience as an academician, need for law students to polish their soft skills and generative AI’s
Read MoreDr. Sudhir Krishnaswamy, Vice-Chancellor and Professor of Law, NLSIU, discusses the institute’s initiative to digitally transform India’s Consumer Grievance Redressal System using generative AI. He also highlights that while law schools provide a strong foundation, they do not fully substitute for hands-on professional training, with some skills best honed in practice
Read MoreDr. G. S. Bajpai, Vice Chancellor & Senior Professor, NLU Delhi talks about balancing theoretical knowledge with practical skills to equip students for a dynamic future
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