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GLOBAL LEGAL & IP CONFERENCE
Presents
Le Meridien, Windsor Pl, Connaught Place,
New Delhi, India
26th & 27th May | 2025
LexTalk World is a dynamic platform for legal professionals, offering networking, discussion forums, learning resources, legal events, legal tech solutions, and continuing education. Empowering legal practitioners with connections, knowledge, and growth opportunities in a rapidly evolving legal landscape.
Supporting Associations:
Speakers
Sameet Gambhir
Sr. Vice President & Group Head - Legal at UFlex Ltd
Monica Romelina Sijabat
Founder & Managing Partner at MRS Business Professional Consulting
Monica Romelina Sijabat has a profession as a Tax Attorney and Tax Consultant. Monica has more than 15 years of successful experience at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia as well as the Tax Court-Republic of Indonesia as Legal Counsel for various multi-national companies, especially from developed countries such as the USA, Europe & Asia. Monica is also a Lecturer in Economics & Tax at the University of Indonesia-Faculty of Economics & Business. Apart from being a Legal Counsel & Professor, she is also a Chartered Accountant and a Principal Member of the Indonesian Accountants Association. Monica's educational background is an alumna of the Economics faculty at the University of Indonesia and also an alumna of the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education in Economic Development at June 2020. Her study focus is in the field of Taxation & Economics. Monica has also completed several Executive Education Program-Harvard Business School since 2016.
Monica has built her business with a high reputation & integrity since 2017 with the name MRS Business Professional Consulting with a team consisting of alumni from prestigious universities in Indonesia and located in Washington DC, USA and Indonesia.
Monica is the recipient of the prestigious Award for winning the Taxation Educational Video Competition at the Lecturer level throughout Indonesia organized by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia-Directorate General of Taxes & the Indonesian Accountants Association, as well as the recipient prestigious award of the University of Indonesia research grant award Economic Cooperative at the Lecturer level representing the Faculty of Economics & Business. Monica also selected as an Awardee-Lex Falcon Global Award 2024 with the highest score in the field of Taxation, as well as several other prestigious awardees.
Monica Romelina Sijabat has a profession as a Tax Attorney and Tax Consultant. Monica has more than 15 years of successful experience at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia as well as the Tax Court-Republic of Indonesia as Legal Counsel for various multi-national companies, especially from developed countries such as the USA, Europe & Asia. Monica is also a Lecturer in Economics & Tax at the University of Indonesia-Faculty of Economics & Business. Apart from being a Legal Counsel & Professor, she is also a Chartered Accountant and a Principal Member of the Indonesian Accountants Association. Monica's educational background is an alumna of the Economics faculty at the University of Indonesia and also an alumna of the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education in Economic Development at June 2020. Her study focus is in the field of Taxation & Economics. Monica has also completed several Executive Education Program-Harvard Business School since 2016.
Monica has built her business with a high reputation & integrity since 2017 with the name MRS Business Professional Consulting with a team consisting of alumni from prestigious universities in Indonesia and located in Washington DC, USA and Indonesia.
Monica is the recipient of the prestigious Award for winning the Taxation Educational Video Competition at the Lecturer level throughout Indonesia organized by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia-Directorate General of Taxes & the Indonesian Accountants Association, as well as the recipient prestigious award of the University of Indonesia research grant award Economic Cooperative at the Lecturer level representing the Faculty of Economics & Business. Monica also selected as an Awardee-Lex Falcon Global Award 2024 with the highest score in the field of Taxation, as well as several other prestigious awardees.
Nitin Mittal
General Counsel- India sub/ Pacific Region , Region Systems & Services and Company Secretary at Signify
Nitin is an experienced General Counsel and Cluster Head of Legal & Compliance for various regions. He has a diverse background in multinational companies, working across cultures and continents. With over 20 years of experience, Nitin has handled various legal matters, including M&A, litigation, compliance programs, and international projects. He holds advanced degrees in law and business and has completed executive education with Harvard Business School. Nitin is also actively involved in legal publications and is focused on bringing passion, proficiency, and technology to the legal function. He has received several awards and recognitions for his work.
Nitin is an experienced General Counsel and Cluster Head of Legal & Compliance for various regions. He has a diverse background in multinational companies, working across cultures and continents. With over 20 years of experience, Nitin has handled various legal matters, including M&A, litigation, compliance programs, and international projects. He holds advanced degrees in law and business and has completed executive education with Harvard Business School. Nitin is also actively involved in legal publications and is focused on bringing passion, proficiency, and technology to the legal function. He has received several awards and recognitions for his work.
Shalinee Kulshreshtha
General Counsel, South Asia at Dentsu
General counsel, Compliance officer, member of Global, APAC and South Asia leadership team with 22+ years of experience in media, chemicals, agri-sciences, food, technology, consultancy, telecom, aerospace and education industry
Ms Shalinee Kulshrestha started her career as a practicing lawyer with an Advocate on record in Supreme Court of India, wherefrom she moved to a full-service Law firm M.V.Kini & Co. She worked in corporations like DuPont, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Avaya Global Connect, Honeywell and Pearson and presently, is the General Counsel, South Asia, Dentsu International. She has managed legal, compliance, secretarial and risk management portfolios with team and work in various jurisdictions including South Asia, Europe, Middle east, Africa, Australia, and Singapore. She's been recognized in Forbes India Legal Powerlist 2021, 2022 and 2023 and received accolades, including General Counsel of the Year from INBA and (Notable) Women GC of the Year by ASSOCHAM and Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. She has also been recognized by BW Legal world amongst Top 100+ General Counsel for 2023 and 100 Most Influential Women in Law, 2024
General counsel, Compliance officer, member of Global, APAC and South Asia leadership team with 22+ years of experience in media, chemicals, agri-sciences, food, technology, consultancy, telecom, aerospace and education industry
Ms Shalinee Kulshrestha started her career as a practicing lawyer with an Advocate on record in Supreme Court of India, wherefrom she moved to a full-service Law firm M.V.Kini & Co. She worked in corporations like DuPont, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Avaya Global Connect, Honeywell and Pearson and presently, is the General Counsel, South Asia, Dentsu International. She has managed legal, compliance, secretarial and risk management portfolios with team and work in various jurisdictions including South Asia, Europe, Middle east, Africa, Australia, and Singapore. She's been recognized in Forbes India Legal Powerlist 2021, 2022 and 2023 and received accolades, including General Counsel of the Year from INBA and (Notable) Women GC of the Year by ASSOCHAM and Department of Legal Affairs, Ministry of Law and Justice, Government of India. She has also been recognized by BW Legal world amongst Top 100+ General Counsel for 2023 and 100 Most Influential Women in Law, 2024
Gaurav Khanna
Associate General Counsel at Nestle India Limited
Shujath Bin Ali
Global General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer, Re Sustainability Limited
Shujath Bin Ali is currently working as Global General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer and leading the Global Legal & Compliance, Corporate Governance & Secretarial, Risk Management function, of Global Private Equity firm KKR backed Re Sustainability Limited. He is member of ESG Committee & Risk Management Committee of the Company.
Shujath served as as Senior Director- Legal, Risk Management & Company Secretary and India Compliance Officer PAREXEL International –India. He was responsible for providing strategic corporate legal advice and operational legal support for India Operations and was a member of PAREXEL India Leadership Team.
Before PAREXEL Shujath served as Senior Legal Counsel & Corporate Secretary for International Paper-India and was providing leadership oversight on Legal, Compliance & Corporate Governance matters.
Prior to International Paper-India, Shujath served for 9 years as Associate Vice President-Legal & Corporate Secretary for Deloitte US-India offices and was heading the Legal & Corporate affairs function. He has overall 22 years’ experience in the areas of Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, Corporate & Commercial Laws, Employment laws & Litigation.
He worked in diverse industries like Pharma, Information Technology, and Professional Services & Manufacturing with an experience of 22 years and exposure to multi cultured work environment and have built strong teams, processes with techno savvy initiatives.
He is a Graduate in Commerce and Law, a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and has attended executive education programs on Strategy, General Management, Leadership from Harvard University, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, National Law School, Bengaluru and also Masters in Law in Alternate Dispute Resolution & International Commercial Arbitration.
He was the former Chairman of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India-Hyderabad Chapter and also a Founder & Member of Executive Committee of Indian Corporate Counsel Association, Former Member of Corporate Law, Legal, IPR of Federation of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry and actively participates in thought leadership initiatives. He is currently the member of CII National Committee of Legal Services, as Sub committee of IT/ITES.
Shujath was awarded with one of "India's Finest In-House Counsels" recognition by Indian Corporate Counsel Association supported by Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Law & Justice, and also named as one of the “Top 100 General Counsels” in India by Legal 500.com in years 2016 and also in 2018. He is also awarded Young achiever award – Top 40 young lawyers under the age of 40 by Legalera. Shujath was also among the Top 100 General Counsels in India for year 2020 , 2021 & 2022 featured by Business World Magazine, Top General Counsels in India for year 2020 by Forbes India and also among Top 10 Chief Compliance Officers in India for year 2020 listed by CEO Insights.com. Awarded as one of Distinguished Legal Minds of India by Legalera in 2022, as well One of Finest In-house Counsel in 2023 by LegalEra.
Shujath regularly speaks at the national and international conferences and presents white papers for professional journals on topics relating to Integrity, Ethics, Compliance, ESG, Sustainability, Governance, Risk & Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Technology, Leveraging Digitial Technology.
He was also a member of Toastmasters International and lead various initiatives in development of leadership & communication skills for professionals, students and passionate in community involvement , Diversity & Inclusion, and mentorship activities.
He loves to share knowledge, network, build relationships and learn from everyone and bring new ideas to the table.
He is happily married and his 13 years old son Fauzaan and 8 years old daughter Maryam are his greatest source of learning, inspiration and joy. Out side of work he enjoys teaching, travelling, reading subjects of varied interests including health, fitness & spiritualit
Shujath Bin Ali is currently working as Global General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer and leading the Global Legal & Compliance, Corporate Governance & Secretarial, Risk Management function, of Global Private Equity firm KKR backed Re Sustainability Limited. He is member of ESG Committee & Risk Management Committee of the Company.
Shujath served as as Senior Director- Legal, Risk Management & Company Secretary and India Compliance Officer PAREXEL International –India. He was responsible for providing strategic corporate legal advice and operational legal support for India Operations and was a member of PAREXEL India Leadership Team.
Before PAREXEL Shujath served as Senior Legal Counsel & Corporate Secretary for International Paper-India and was providing leadership oversight on Legal, Compliance & Corporate Governance matters.
Prior to International Paper-India, Shujath served for 9 years as Associate Vice President-Legal & Corporate Secretary for Deloitte US-India offices and was heading the Legal & Corporate affairs function. He has overall 22 years’ experience in the areas of Governance, Compliance, Risk Management, Corporate & Commercial Laws, Employment laws & Litigation.
He worked in diverse industries like Pharma, Information Technology, and Professional Services & Manufacturing with an experience of 22 years and exposure to multi cultured work environment and have built strong teams, processes with techno savvy initiatives.
He is a Graduate in Commerce and Law, a Fellow Member of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India and has attended executive education programs on Strategy, General Management, Leadership from Harvard University, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, National Law School, Bengaluru and also Masters in Law in Alternate Dispute Resolution & International Commercial Arbitration.
He was the former Chairman of the Institute of Company Secretaries of India-Hyderabad Chapter and also a Founder & Member of Executive Committee of Indian Corporate Counsel Association, Former Member of Corporate Law, Legal, IPR of Federation of Telangana & Andhra Pradesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry and actively participates in thought leadership initiatives. He is currently the member of CII National Committee of Legal Services, as Sub committee of IT/ITES.
Shujath was awarded with one of "India's Finest In-House Counsels" recognition by Indian Corporate Counsel Association supported by Ministry of Commerce, Ministry of Law & Justice, and also named as one of the “Top 100 General Counsels” in India by Legal 500.com in years 2016 and also in 2018. He is also awarded Young achiever award – Top 40 young lawyers under the age of 40 by Legalera. Shujath was also among the Top 100 General Counsels in India for year 2020 , 2021 & 2022 featured by Business World Magazine, Top General Counsels in India for year 2020 by Forbes India and also among Top 10 Chief Compliance Officers in India for year 2020 listed by CEO Insights.com. Awarded as one of Distinguished Legal Minds of India by Legalera in 2022, as well One of Finest In-house Counsel in 2023 by LegalEra.
Shujath regularly speaks at the national and international conferences and presents white papers for professional journals on topics relating to Integrity, Ethics, Compliance, ESG, Sustainability, Governance, Risk & Compliance Management, Artificial Intelligence, Legal Technology, Leveraging Digitial Technology.
He was also a member of Toastmasters International and lead various initiatives in development of leadership & communication skills for professionals, students and passionate in community involvement , Diversity & Inclusion, and mentorship activities.
He loves to share knowledge, network, build relationships and learn from everyone and bring new ideas to the table.
He is happily married and his 13 years old son Fauzaan and 8 years old daughter Maryam are his greatest source of learning, inspiration and joy. Out side of work he enjoys teaching, travelling, reading subjects of varied interests including health, fitness & spiritualit
Shilpi Jaiswal
General Counsel (India & South Asia) & CS, Ingenico International India Private Limited
Srividhya Sridhar
Inhouse Legal Counsel at Vivriti Capital
Srividhya Sridhar presently heads the legal team at Vivriti Capital Limited. She has worked with India’s most respected corporate entities like Tata Capital Financial Services Limited, Aditya Birla Financial Services Limited, IndusInd Bank, IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited. She has completed her law from the esteemed Government Law College, Mumbai.
The wealth of legal knowledge and expertise gained over a period of 17 years with these entities has enabled her to gain proficiency in documentation, advisory, policies, litigation, dispute resolution, regulatory practices. Her core expertise lies in the BFSI segment, and she is well versed with most of the debt, equity, quasi- equity, structured finance products and their nuances.
As a trusted advisor, she brings to the table clarity of purpose which enables her to navigate complex legal policies and regulations thereby providing a solid foundation for sustainable growth. She constantly ensures the legal framework is adhered to thereby protecting the company's interests while fostering business growth.
Known for her collaborative spirit, she's a team player who believes in the strength of collective brilliance. Under her guidance, every member contributes to the crescendo of success.
When she does not don her legal hat, she enjoys cooking and the adventure of extensive travel.
Srividhya Sridhar presently heads the legal team at Vivriti Capital Limited. She has worked with India’s most respected corporate entities like Tata Capital Financial Services Limited, Aditya Birla Financial Services Limited, IndusInd Bank, IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited. She has completed her law from the esteemed Government Law College, Mumbai.
The wealth of legal knowledge and expertise gained over a period of 17 years with these entities has enabled her to gain proficiency in documentation, advisory, policies, litigation, dispute resolution, regulatory practices. Her core expertise lies in the BFSI segment, and she is well versed with most of the debt, equity, quasi- equity, structured finance products and their nuances.
As a trusted advisor, she brings to the table clarity of purpose which enables her to navigate complex legal policies and regulations thereby providing a solid foundation for sustainable growth. She constantly ensures the legal framework is adhered to thereby protecting the company's interests while fostering business growth.
Known for her collaborative spirit, she's a team player who believes in the strength of collective brilliance. Under her guidance, every member contributes to the crescendo of success.
When she does not don her legal hat, she enjoys cooking and the adventure of extensive travel.
Jyoti Chauhan
IP consultant at Bry Air Asia pvt limited
Shelly Kohli
Chief Legal & Compliance Officer at United Breweries Ltd. (a Heineken company)
Shelly is a dual-qualified corporate lawyer (India & New York) with over 20 years of experience in private practice and senior in-house roles at global corporations like General Electric and Unilever. She specializes in complex transactions, litigation, arbitration, employment, real estate, intellectual property, and corporate compliance. As a strategic legal adviser, she has worked on business growth initiatives and operational efficiencies. Currently, she leads the legal, compliance, and company secretarial functions at United Breweries Limited (Heineken Group) and serves on its Executive Management Team and Board Committees. Shelly has been recognized among India’s top in-house counsels, influential women in law, and leading general counsels by prestigious legal publications, including India Business Law Journal, BW Legal World, and Legal 500’s GC Powerlist. Her accolades include "Compliance Lawyer of the Year," "Star Women Lawyer of the Year," and multiple recognitions as one of India’s finest GCs.
Shelly is a dual-qualified corporate lawyer (India & New York) with over 20 years of experience in private practice and senior in-house roles at global corporations like General Electric and Unilever. She specializes in complex transactions, litigation, arbitration, employment, real estate, intellectual property, and corporate compliance. As a strategic legal adviser, she has worked on business growth initiatives and operational efficiencies. Currently, she leads the legal, compliance, and company secretarial functions at United Breweries Limited (Heineken Group) and serves on its Executive Management Team and Board Committees. Shelly has been recognized among India’s top in-house counsels, influential women in law, and leading general counsels by prestigious legal publications, including India Business Law Journal, BW Legal World, and Legal 500’s GC Powerlist. Her accolades include "Compliance Lawyer of the Year," "Star Women Lawyer of the Year," and multiple recognitions as one of India’s finest GCs.
Manoj Gujaran
Chief Compliance Officer and Head - Legal and CSR at Poonawalla Fincorp
Mr. Manoj Gujaran is a qualified Company Secretary and LLB graduate and comes with a long-standing experience of more than two decades in Company Law, RBI guidelines for NBFCs, listing regulations, contract management, FEMA & PMLA compliance, intellectual property rights, etc. He has spearheaded various key assignments pertaining to strategic investments, corporate restructuring, fund raise via debt instruments & bank borrowings, digital lending, CSR, etc.
Mr. Manoj Gujaran is a qualified Company Secretary and LLB graduate and comes with a long-standing experience of more than two decades in Company Law, RBI guidelines for NBFCs, listing regulations, contract management, FEMA & PMLA compliance, intellectual property rights, etc. He has spearheaded various key assignments pertaining to strategic investments, corporate restructuring, fund raise via debt instruments & bank borrowings, digital lending, CSR, etc.
Neha Ksshirsagar
Director - Legal at Medtronic India
Neha Ksshirsagar is the Director of Legal at Medtronic in India. Medtronic is a global leader in medical technology, services, and solutions. In her current assignment, She is responsible for driving the legal corporate governance in Medtronic, legal strategy, legal risk management, and supporting value growth.
Neha Ksshirsagar has been in the legal field for about two decades. She started her career as a practicing lawyer at Bombay High Court. She carries her experience with global and Indian MNCs and in the past she worked with Bayer, Cipla, Wockhardt, and Macleods Pharma. She is a strategic Legal and Compliance Business Partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders and executives in South Asia and globally. She has 20 years of significant experience in Pharma, Radiology, consumer health, animal health & chemical industry.
Her expertise in legal risk management, legal analysis and successfully integrating business, compliance, risks, strategy, operations, and management through well-integrated legal systems and setting up legal technologies to improve efficiency. She completed her LLB from the Government Law College, Mumbai, Senior management program from IIM, Calcutta. She is a registered patent agent. She worked as an active member of the OPPI and ASCI.
Neha Ksshirsagar is the Director of Legal at Medtronic in India. Medtronic is a global leader in medical technology, services, and solutions. In her current assignment, She is responsible for driving the legal corporate governance in Medtronic, legal strategy, legal risk management, and supporting value growth.
Neha Ksshirsagar has been in the legal field for about two decades. She started her career as a practicing lawyer at Bombay High Court. She carries her experience with global and Indian MNCs and in the past she worked with Bayer, Cipla, Wockhardt, and Macleods Pharma. She is a strategic Legal and Compliance Business Partner and trusted advisor to senior leaders and executives in South Asia and globally. She has 20 years of significant experience in Pharma, Radiology, consumer health, animal health & chemical industry.
Her expertise in legal risk management, legal analysis and successfully integrating business, compliance, risks, strategy, operations, and management through well-integrated legal systems and setting up legal technologies to improve efficiency. She completed her LLB from the Government Law College, Mumbai, Senior management program from IIM, Calcutta. She is a registered patent agent. She worked as an active member of the OPPI and ASCI.
Roopesh Jain
Deputy Vice President - Legal & Secretarial at Hitachi Air Conditioning
Roopesh is a commerce and law graduate. He is also a qualified Company Secretary and Cost & Management Accountant. He has 25 years’ experience advising businesses in Legal, Compliance and Taxation matters in his role as General Counsel with several reputed companies like Hitachi, Daikin, Menarini, Lloyd, SPL etc. in Consumer Durables, Pharma, Oil and Gas, Construction and Finance sectors. He has wide experience working with Indian entrepreneurs and MNC’s engaged in Manufacturing as well as Services sectors.
Roopesh is currently working with a BSE NSE listed and American-Japanese Joint Venture in Indoor Air Quality viz., Johnson Controls Hitachi Air Conditioning as its General Counsel, and designated as Deputy Vice President – Legal & Secretarial. He is based in Ahmedabad.
Roopesh is a commerce and law graduate. He is also a qualified Company Secretary and Cost & Management Accountant. He has 25 years’ experience advising businesses in Legal, Compliance and Taxation matters in his role as General Counsel with several reputed companies like Hitachi, Daikin, Menarini, Lloyd, SPL etc. in Consumer Durables, Pharma, Oil and Gas, Construction and Finance sectors. He has wide experience working with Indian entrepreneurs and MNC’s engaged in Manufacturing as well as Services sectors.
Roopesh is currently working with a BSE NSE listed and American-Japanese Joint Venture in Indoor Air Quality viz., Johnson Controls Hitachi Air Conditioning as its General Counsel, and designated as Deputy Vice President – Legal & Secretarial. He is based in Ahmedabad.
Navdeep Choudhary
Chief Legal Officer at Yum India
Started with Indus Clothing Ltd., a manufacturing & retail concern and gathered complete know how of general legal issues pertaining to a corporate entity. Dealt with legal aspects related to IPR, legal metrology , real estate, multi faceted agreements, joint ventures, litigation, labour laws and so on. Thereafter, moved on to Shopper's Stop where I have dealt with various legal and regulatory issues of retail industry, property leasing agreements, IPR, deal structuring. Worked with senior govt. officials for policy matters. Subsequent assignment was with HSBC's Insurance Joint Venture handling various legal & compliance issues for life insurance sector. Proven expertise in contract drafting & negotiation, JV, deal structuring, board matters, litigation management and strategy building, arbitration, labour laws, IPR management, property law, consumer cases, special acts like legal metrology,environment laws,FSSAI, franchise governance, team management, legal budgeting & cost control ,code of conduct, business advisory and internal policy compliance.
Started with Indus Clothing Ltd., a manufacturing & retail concern and gathered complete know how of general legal issues pertaining to a corporate entity. Dealt with legal aspects related to IPR, legal metrology , real estate, multi faceted agreements, joint ventures, litigation, labour laws and so on. Thereafter, moved on to Shopper's Stop where I have dealt with various legal and regulatory issues of retail industry, property leasing agreements, IPR, deal structuring. Worked with senior govt. officials for policy matters. Subsequent assignment was with HSBC's Insurance Joint Venture handling various legal & compliance issues for life insurance sector. Proven expertise in contract drafting & negotiation, JV, deal structuring, board matters, litigation management and strategy building, arbitration, labour laws, IPR management, property law, consumer cases, special acts like legal metrology,environment laws,FSSAI, franchise governance, team management, legal budgeting & cost control ,code of conduct, business advisory and internal policy compliance.
Vaibhav Khanna
Head of Intellectual Property, Sterlite Technologies Limited
Vaibhav Khanna, serving as the Head of Intellectual Property at Sterlite Technologies Ltd., is a seasoned expert in the realm of Intellectual Property and Technology. He has consistently delivered concrete results in the corporate landscape across the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Japan. His extensive experience includes effectively addressing intellectual property challenges, enhancing patent portfolios to gain a competitive advantage, and strategically managing royalty income.
Vaibhav Khanna, serving as the Head of Intellectual Property at Sterlite Technologies Ltd., is a seasoned expert in the realm of Intellectual Property and Technology. He has consistently delivered concrete results in the corporate landscape across the United States, the United Kingdom, India, and Japan. His extensive experience includes effectively addressing intellectual property challenges, enhancing patent portfolios to gain a competitive advantage, and strategically managing royalty income.
Lyric Dubey
Manager - Intellectual Property at Jio
Rahul Dubey
Senior Manager - Competitive Intelligence & IP Strategy at Baker Hughes
Saurabh Anand
Senior Counsel, Akamai Technologies
"Science Graduate-turned-lawyer and a registered Indian Patent Agent.
Currently working with Akamai Technologies as Senior Legal Counsel -Intellectual Property and Technology Law and handling issues related to cloud computing, content delivery networks, artificial intelligence and intellectual property.
Have been practising since June 2013. After practicing independently for a shorter stint and working as an off-counsel for a IP based law firm, joined as an Associate at Singh and Singh Law Firm LLP, until May 2015. Thereafter, joined K&S Partners as an Associate and then moved to Bengaluru as Senior Associate in 2017.
Have handled litigation related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, breach of privacy, confidential information and trade secret misappropriation. Have also assisted clients on various National as well as International Regulatory frameworks pertaining to Intellectual Property Laws, Contractual laws, Environmental Laws, Privacy laws, Anti-trust Laws, Foreign Trade Policy, Customs, National Biodiversity Laws and Drug Regulatory.
Holds a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences from Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, a Bachelor's degree in law from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi and Masters in Intellectual Property and Technology Laws from Jindal Global Law School."
"Science Graduate-turned-lawyer and a registered Indian Patent Agent.
Currently working with Akamai Technologies as Senior Legal Counsel -Intellectual Property and Technology Law and handling issues related to cloud computing, content delivery networks, artificial intelligence and intellectual property.
Have been practising since June 2013. After practicing independently for a shorter stint and working as an off-counsel for a IP based law firm, joined as an Associate at Singh and Singh Law Firm LLP, until May 2015. Thereafter, joined K&S Partners as an Associate and then moved to Bengaluru as Senior Associate in 2017.
Have handled litigation related to patents, trademarks, copyrights, designs, breach of privacy, confidential information and trade secret misappropriation. Have also assisted clients on various National as well as International Regulatory frameworks pertaining to Intellectual Property Laws, Contractual laws, Environmental Laws, Privacy laws, Anti-trust Laws, Foreign Trade Policy, Customs, National Biodiversity Laws and Drug Regulatory.
Holds a Bachelor's degree in Life Sciences from Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi, a Bachelor's degree in law from Faculty of Law, University of Delhi and Masters in Intellectual Property and Technology Laws from Jindal Global Law School."
Rajiv Malik
Legal Leader at LG Electronics India
Rajiv Malik is an accomplished legal leader heading the legal team of a Noida-based production subsidiary. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in litigation, contract management, data privacy, anti-trust issues, and compliance. Recognized for his expertise, he has received several prestigious accolades, including the IBLJ In-house Counsel & Team Award (2023-24), General Counsel of the Year (2023) by INBA, and the Top 100+ GC Award by BW Legal.
Rajiv has played a pivotal role in navigating complex legal challenges at LG Electronics, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation. A sought-after speaker, he has shared insights on AI, technology, corporate governance, and legal advancements at prominent events such as AI & Copyright by Legal Era, Cybersecurity in the Era of AI by Events 4 Sure, and Protection of Trade Secrets by ASSOCHAM.
Academically, he holds an LLB from Delhi University, a Company Secretary (CS) qualification, a Postgraduate degree in Cyber Laws from Amity University, and a specialization in AI & Law from Lund University, Sweden, along with a Leadership Skills certification from IIMA.
A prolific writer, Rajiv has authored multiple articles on AI, technology, and corporate governance in leading legal journals and magazines. His deep legal acumen and thought leadership continue to shape the evolving legal landscape.
Rajiv Malik is an accomplished legal leader heading the legal team of a Noida-based production subsidiary. With over 20 years of experience, he specializes in litigation, contract management, data privacy, anti-trust issues, and compliance. Recognized for his expertise, he has received several prestigious accolades, including the IBLJ In-house Counsel & Team Award (2023-24), General Counsel of the Year (2023) by INBA, and the Top 100+ GC Award by BW Legal.
Rajiv has played a pivotal role in navigating complex legal challenges at LG Electronics, ensuring legal compliance and risk mitigation. A sought-after speaker, he has shared insights on AI, technology, corporate governance, and legal advancements at prominent events such as AI & Copyright by Legal Era, Cybersecurity in the Era of AI by Events 4 Sure, and Protection of Trade Secrets by ASSOCHAM.
Academically, he holds an LLB from Delhi University, a Company Secretary (CS) qualification, a Postgraduate degree in Cyber Laws from Amity University, and a specialization in AI & Law from Lund University, Sweden, along with a Leadership Skills certification from IIMA.
A prolific writer, Rajiv has authored multiple articles on AI, technology, and corporate governance in leading legal journals and magazines. His deep legal acumen and thought leadership continue to shape the evolving legal landscape.
Sonal Sharma
Vice President - HCL Technologies Limited
Sonal is part of IT and Pharma Industry for last 23 years and she has undertaken various leadership role. Sonal was head of Legal for Novartis Business services and Novartis Global Service Centre for India. She was General Counsel for Atos, its subsidiary companies in India and Deputy General Counsel for Asia Pacific countries. Sonal has expertise in providing strategic business advisory, commercial laws, HR laws, corporate laws and managing complex forensic investigations related to compliances. Sonal has spearheaded many M&A transactions and has been instrumental in devising IP strategy for their key clients. Her diverse areas of practice include structuring strategic business deals, intellectual property rights (IPR), global compliance design and audits, legal due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and arbitration & litigation management. Sonal have spearheaded the ISO 27001 process for legal department at Persistent Systems, which became the first legal department in India to be ISO certified. Sonal is a winner of the General Counsel of the Year – Female Category, by IDEX Legal Awards 2016. In the year 2022, Sonal was recognised for her excellence as a “Best Leading Lawyers 2022”.
Sonal is part of IT and Pharma Industry for last 23 years and she has undertaken various leadership role. Sonal was head of Legal for Novartis Business services and Novartis Global Service Centre for India. She was General Counsel for Atos, its subsidiary companies in India and Deputy General Counsel for Asia Pacific countries. Sonal has expertise in providing strategic business advisory, commercial laws, HR laws, corporate laws and managing complex forensic investigations related to compliances. Sonal has spearheaded many M&A transactions and has been instrumental in devising IP strategy for their key clients. Her diverse areas of practice include structuring strategic business deals, intellectual property rights (IPR), global compliance design and audits, legal due diligence, mergers and acquisitions, and arbitration & litigation management. Sonal have spearheaded the ISO 27001 process for legal department at Persistent Systems, which became the first legal department in India to be ISO certified. Sonal is a winner of the General Counsel of the Year – Female Category, by IDEX Legal Awards 2016. In the year 2022, Sonal was recognised for her excellence as a “Best Leading Lawyers 2022”.
Nikunj Savaliya
Head – Legal & Company Secretary
at Sanofi CHC, India
at Sanofi CHC, India
Sushma Shankar
Senior Legal Counsel, Accenture
Sushma Shankar is a seasoned commercial lawyer with a holistic experience of handling litigation and working as a Corporate Counsel over the last 18 years.
During her career Sushma has handled a diverse range of matters relating to mergers and acquisitions, negotiation of various types of contracts, regulatory aspects including data privacy and risk & compliance. While being at Accenture in various global roles in her 11 years span, Sushma has extensively worked with technology and engineering solution architects and helped them navigate challenges in industries such as Aerospace & Defence, Robotics, Gen AI, Energy, Content Moderation etc.
Currently, Sushma is a Senior Legal Counsel managing third party contracts with a global team of nearly 70 lawyers and is also a faculty for a leadership development program at Accenture. In her current role, she manages supplier agreements across the globe where Accenture operates. The advantage of Sushma being a generalist and being industry agnostic and the depth and width of her knowledge and experience cutting across the industries allows her to navigate complex legal landscapes seamlessly.
Focusing specifically on technology related matters, Sushma has advised companies on applications and emerging cutting-edge technologies such as digital manufacturing, digital twins, Internet of Things/edge computing, cloud computing, embedded systems, and artificial intelligence by assessing the regulations, challenges, risk analysis and drawing a roadmap for future business.
Sushma Shankar is a seasoned commercial lawyer with a holistic experience of handling litigation and working as a Corporate Counsel over the last 18 years.
During her career Sushma has handled a diverse range of matters relating to mergers and acquisitions, negotiation of various types of contracts, regulatory aspects including data privacy and risk & compliance. While being at Accenture in various global roles in her 11 years span, Sushma has extensively worked with technology and engineering solution architects and helped them navigate challenges in industries such as Aerospace & Defence, Robotics, Gen AI, Energy, Content Moderation etc.
Currently, Sushma is a Senior Legal Counsel managing third party contracts with a global team of nearly 70 lawyers and is also a faculty for a leadership development program at Accenture. In her current role, she manages supplier agreements across the globe where Accenture operates. The advantage of Sushma being a generalist and being industry agnostic and the depth and width of her knowledge and experience cutting across the industries allows her to navigate complex legal landscapes seamlessly.
Focusing specifically on technology related matters, Sushma has advised companies on applications and emerging cutting-edge technologies such as digital manufacturing, digital twins, Internet of Things/edge computing, cloud computing, embedded systems, and artificial intelligence by assessing the regulations, challenges, risk analysis and drawing a roadmap for future business.
Dr. Akshay Kant Chaturvedi
Corporate Head – IPR at Gujarat Fluorochemicals Limited
Amar Kr. Sundram
General Counsel - Sr. Vice President (Legal) and Chief Compliance Officer, NEC Corporation India Pvt. Ltd
Amar Sundram is the General Counsel, Sr. Vice-President (Legal), and Chief Compliance Officer at NEC Corporation India Private Limited. He is a highly experienced in-house senior corporate legal professional with a background in strategic thinking and handling complex legal issues. Amar has worked with renowned Indian and multinational companies such as DCM Shriram, Birla, Tata, AT&T, Reliance, Citi, Ernst & Young, and Royal Bank of Scotland. Currently, he leads a team of 20 in-house lawyers at NEC India, overseeing contracts, litigation, compliance, secretarial and regulatory matters in India as well as across branch offices outside India. With over 28 years of corporate work experience, Amar has a strong expertise in litigation, cross-border transactions, commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and fraud investigations. He has been recognized with various awards and honors for his exceptional contributions in the legal field and is actively involved in mentoring young legal professionals. Amar holds degrees in LL.M and LL.B from Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, and has published articles in leading law journals. He is a founding member of the General Counsel Association of India (GCAI) and a member of various industry committees and advisory boards.
Amar Sundram is the General Counsel, Sr. Vice-President (Legal), and Chief Compliance Officer at NEC Corporation India Private Limited. He is a highly experienced in-house senior corporate legal professional with a background in strategic thinking and handling complex legal issues. Amar has worked with renowned Indian and multinational companies such as DCM Shriram, Birla, Tata, AT&T, Reliance, Citi, Ernst & Young, and Royal Bank of Scotland. Currently, he leads a team of 20 in-house lawyers at NEC India, overseeing contracts, litigation, compliance, secretarial and regulatory matters in India as well as across branch offices outside India. With over 28 years of corporate work experience, Amar has a strong expertise in litigation, cross-border transactions, commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance, and fraud investigations. He has been recognized with various awards and honors for his exceptional contributions in the legal field and is actively involved in mentoring young legal professionals. Amar holds degrees in LL.M and LL.B from Campus Law Centre, University of Delhi, and has published articles in leading law journals. He is a founding member of the General Counsel Association of India (GCAI) and a member of various industry committees and advisory boards.
Rajiv Kumar Choubey
Senior Executive Director, Group GC & Chief Risk Officer, Dalmia Bharat Group
Rajiv Choubey, is the Group General Counsel – Dalmia Bharat Limited, part of the Dalmia Bharat Group.
He is an alumnus of Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Indian Law Institute (‘ILI’) and Indian Society of International Law (‘ISIL’), New Delhi and the Institute of Company Secretaries (ICSI). Rajiv is a trainer Mediator from the Singapore International Mediation Centre (‘SIMC’).
Rajiv has more than 27 years of experience in manufacturing as well as IT Company. Prior to joining Prior to joining Dalmia Bharat Group in Sept. 2022, Rajiv was the Chief Legal Officer of ACC Limited and Ambuja Cements Limited, General Counsel of HCL Infosystems Ltd., Vice President - Legal & CS of Vedanta Limited and had brief stints at Maruti Suzuki, Hindustan Tin etc.
Rajiv heads the Legal, functions of Dalmia Bharat Ltd. and its subsidiaries and advises the management on entire gamut of business activities – from Corporate laws to Mining, Environment, Competition law, Commercial & Industrial laws, M&A, as well as on GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance). Rajiv is a member of the Executive Committee (‘Excom’) of Dalmia Bharat and is also a Non-executive Director of Dalmia Cement (North East) Ltd. and its subsidiaries.
In the past he has also handled listing in US /New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during his stint at Sterlite/Vedanta. Rajiv and his team have been recognized by various forums/ bodies, including Indian Business Law Journal (IBLJ), Legal Era, Business World, Indian Corporate Counsel Association (ICCA), Corporate Counsel Association of India (CCAI), Indian National Bar Association (INBA), Legal 500, IDEX, IOD as one of the leading in-house counsels/ teams which he has led.
Rajiv Choubey, is the Group General Counsel – Dalmia Bharat Limited, part of the Dalmia Bharat Group.
He is an alumnus of Faculty of Law, University of Delhi, Indian Law Institute (‘ILI’) and Indian Society of International Law (‘ISIL’), New Delhi and the Institute of Company Secretaries (ICSI). Rajiv is a trainer Mediator from the Singapore International Mediation Centre (‘SIMC’).
Rajiv has more than 27 years of experience in manufacturing as well as IT Company. Prior to joining Prior to joining Dalmia Bharat Group in Sept. 2022, Rajiv was the Chief Legal Officer of ACC Limited and Ambuja Cements Limited, General Counsel of HCL Infosystems Ltd., Vice President - Legal & CS of Vedanta Limited and had brief stints at Maruti Suzuki, Hindustan Tin etc.
Rajiv heads the Legal, functions of Dalmia Bharat Ltd. and its subsidiaries and advises the management on entire gamut of business activities – from Corporate laws to Mining, Environment, Competition law, Commercial & Industrial laws, M&A, as well as on GRC (Governance, Risk and Compliance). Rajiv is a member of the Executive Committee (‘Excom’) of Dalmia Bharat and is also a Non-executive Director of Dalmia Cement (North East) Ltd. and its subsidiaries.
In the past he has also handled listing in US /New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) during his stint at Sterlite/Vedanta. Rajiv and his team have been recognized by various forums/ bodies, including Indian Business Law Journal (IBLJ), Legal Era, Business World, Indian Corporate Counsel Association (ICCA), Corporate Counsel Association of India (CCAI), Indian National Bar Association (INBA), Legal 500, IDEX, IOD as one of the leading in-house counsels/ teams which he has led.
Guests of Honour
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Rajesh Bindal
Judge of Supreme Court of India.
Justice Rajesh Bindal was born in Ambala, Haryana on April 16th,1961. He received his LL.B. from Kurukshetra University in 1985 and started practising at the Punjab & Haryana High Court the same year. He represented various government departments in Punjab and Haryana. These included the Punjab & Haryana Employees Provident Fund Organization, and the Haryana Income-tax Department. He also represented Haryana and Punjab before the Central Administrative Tribunal until he was elevated as a judge.
Justice Bindal was appointed as a Judge at the Punjab & Haryana HC in 2006 and served there for twelve years till 2018. During this time, he disposed of around 80,000 cases. He also chaired several committees. For instance, he was the chairperson of a committee constituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to study Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Bill, 2016.
After his transfer to the Jammu & Kashmir HC in 2018, his was committed to making legal instruments more accessible to the public and using technology to better the legal field. His efforts are visible through his involvement in countless committees for computers, finance, building and infrastructure, information technology, and legal services.
He was transferred to the Calcutta HC in January 2021. In April 2021, he was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta HC until he was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad HC in October 2021.
Justice Rajesh Bindal was born in Ambala, Haryana on April 16th,1961. He received his LL.B. from Kurukshetra University in 1985 and started practising at the Punjab & Haryana High Court the same year. He represented various government departments in Punjab and Haryana. These included the Punjab & Haryana Employees Provident Fund Organization, and the Haryana Income-tax Department. He also represented Haryana and Punjab before the Central Administrative Tribunal until he was elevated as a judge.
Justice Bindal was appointed as a Judge at the Punjab & Haryana HC in 2006 and served there for twelve years till 2018. During this time, he disposed of around 80,000 cases. He also chaired several committees. For instance, he was the chairperson of a committee constituted by the Ministry of Women and Child Development to study Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction Bill, 2016.
After his transfer to the Jammu & Kashmir HC in 2018, his was committed to making legal instruments more accessible to the public and using technology to better the legal field. His efforts are visible through his involvement in countless committees for computers, finance, building and infrastructure, information technology, and legal services.
He was transferred to the Calcutta HC in January 2021. In April 2021, he was appointed as the Acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta HC until he was appointed as the Chief Justice of the Allahabad HC in October 2021.
R Venkataramani
Attorney General for India
R. Venkataramani (born 13 April 1950) is an Indian constitutional lawyer and a Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court of India. He is currently serving as the Attorney-General for India.He was appointed as a Member, Law Commission of India in 2010. He has been appearing for the State of Tamil Nadu as a Special Senior Counsel for the past 12 years and also acting as Special Senior Counsel for the State of Andhra Pradesh. His alma mater is Loyola College, Chennai. He did his schooling in Petit Seminaire Higher Secondary School - Puducherry.
Mr. Venkataramani was born in Pondicherry. He became a registered lawyer with the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu in 1977 and later moved to the Supreme Court in 1979. In 1997, he was appointed as a Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court. Throughout his career, he represented various clients, including the Central government, state governments, universities, and public sector entities, in both the Supreme Court and High Court. Additionally, Mr. Venkataramani was a member of the Law Commission of India in both 2010 and 2013.
R Venkataramani acted as the receiver in the Amrapali case and also represented parties in the recent Hijab row case in the Supreme Court of India. He has appeared as counsel for the Supreme Court in cases concerning the service conditions of Court employees.
R. Venkataramani (born 13 April 1950) is an Indian constitutional lawyer and a Senior Advocate in the Supreme Court of India. He is currently serving as the Attorney-General for India.He was appointed as a Member, Law Commission of India in 2010. He has been appearing for the State of Tamil Nadu as a Special Senior Counsel for the past 12 years and also acting as Special Senior Counsel for the State of Andhra Pradesh. His alma mater is Loyola College, Chennai. He did his schooling in Petit Seminaire Higher Secondary School - Puducherry.
Mr. Venkataramani was born in Pondicherry. He became a registered lawyer with the Bar Council of Tamil Nadu in 1977 and later moved to the Supreme Court in 1979. In 1997, he was appointed as a Senior Advocate by the Supreme Court. Throughout his career, he represented various clients, including the Central government, state governments, universities, and public sector entities, in both the Supreme Court and High Court. Additionally, Mr. Venkataramani was a member of the Law Commission of India in both 2010 and 2013.
R Venkataramani acted as the receiver in the Amrapali case and also represented parties in the recent Hijab row case in the Supreme Court of India. He has appeared as counsel for the Supreme Court in cases concerning the service conditions of Court employees.
Hon'ble Mr. Justice Pankaj Mithal
Judge of The Supreme Court of India
Pankaj Mithal (born 17 June 1961) is a Judge of The Supreme Court of India. He is the former Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. Previously, he has also served as the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court and Judge of the Allahabad High Court.
He was born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh on 17 June 1961 into a family of lawyers. He received his early education at St. Mary's Academy, Meerut, which is affiliated to the Indian School Certificate (I.S.C.) Board. He joined B.Com. (Honours) at the University of Allahabad and graduated in 1982. Later he joined Meerut College, for his legal studies and obtained his law degree from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. He is now living in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
He was enrolled in the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh in the year 1985 and started practicing at the High Court as an advocate. In his initial days he worked under the guidance of Sri Sudhir Chandra Verma, (later Judge of the Allahabad High Court and then Lokayukt, Uttar Pradesh). He mainly practiced on the civil side and dealt with a large number of cases of land acquisition, rent control, educational, labour and other misc. matters including service and constitution.
He served as the Standing Counsel for the Uttar Pradesh Awas Evam Vikas Parishad and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra. He was elevated to the Bench as an Additional Judge on 7 July 2006 and was later made a permanent Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad on 2 July 2008. He was instrumental in revising the quota of work for the subordinate judiciary of U.P. as Chairman of that Committee. He was member of the Sub-Committee on Coins and Postage Stamps of the Sesquicentennial Committee which oversaw the release of a set of two stamps with the pictures of buildings of the Allahabad High Court and the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court and issuance of a set of commemorative coins of Rs.150/- Coin and Rs.5/- with the logo of the High Court by the President of India on 13 March 2016 during the inaugural ceremony of the Sesquicentennial celebrations of the High Court. He also remained posted as senior Judge, Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court for some time. He worked as Chairman State Advisory Board under the National Security Act while posted at Lucknow. He was the Chairman of La Martinière College, Lucknow (both boys' and girls' wings). He was elevated as Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on 4 January 2021. He was transferred as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court on 14 October 2022.
His Excellency the Governor of Uttar Pradesh nominated Justice Mithal twice as a member of the Executive Council of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidhyapith, Varanasi and presently her excellency the Governor of U.P. has nominated him as the member of the Executive Council of Choudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut.
He is also a trustee of Etawah Hindi Sewa Nidhi founded and promoted by Justice Late Prem Shankar Gupta for the promotion of Hindi and other Indian languages.[citation needed]
He was elevated as Judge of Supreme Court of India on 6 February 2023
Pankaj Mithal (born 17 June 1961) is a Judge of The Supreme Court of India. He is the former Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court. Previously, he has also served as the Chief Justice of the Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court and Judge of the Allahabad High Court.
He was born in Meerut, Uttar Pradesh on 17 June 1961 into a family of lawyers. He received his early education at St. Mary's Academy, Meerut, which is affiliated to the Indian School Certificate (I.S.C.) Board. He joined B.Com. (Honours) at the University of Allahabad and graduated in 1982. Later he joined Meerut College, for his legal studies and obtained his law degree from Chaudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut. He is now living in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh.
He was enrolled in the Bar Council of Uttar Pradesh in the year 1985 and started practicing at the High Court as an advocate. In his initial days he worked under the guidance of Sri Sudhir Chandra Verma, (later Judge of the Allahabad High Court and then Lokayukt, Uttar Pradesh). He mainly practiced on the civil side and dealt with a large number of cases of land acquisition, rent control, educational, labour and other misc. matters including service and constitution.
He served as the Standing Counsel for the Uttar Pradesh Awas Evam Vikas Parishad and Dr. B.R. Ambedkar University, Agra. He was elevated to the Bench as an Additional Judge on 7 July 2006 and was later made a permanent Judge of the High Court of Judicature at Allahabad on 2 July 2008. He was instrumental in revising the quota of work for the subordinate judiciary of U.P. as Chairman of that Committee. He was member of the Sub-Committee on Coins and Postage Stamps of the Sesquicentennial Committee which oversaw the release of a set of two stamps with the pictures of buildings of the Allahabad High Court and the Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court and issuance of a set of commemorative coins of Rs.150/- Coin and Rs.5/- with the logo of the High Court by the President of India on 13 March 2016 during the inaugural ceremony of the Sesquicentennial celebrations of the High Court. He also remained posted as senior Judge, Lucknow Bench of the Allahabad High Court for some time. He worked as Chairman State Advisory Board under the National Security Act while posted at Lucknow. He was the Chairman of La Martinière College, Lucknow (both boys' and girls' wings). He was elevated as Chief Justice of Jammu & Kashmir and Ladakh High Court on 4 January 2021. He was transferred as Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court on 14 October 2022.
His Excellency the Governor of Uttar Pradesh nominated Justice Mithal twice as a member of the Executive Council of Mahatma Gandhi Kashi Vidhyapith, Varanasi and presently her excellency the Governor of U.P. has nominated him as the member of the Executive Council of Choudhary Charan Singh University, Meerut.
He is also a trustee of Etawah Hindi Sewa Nidhi founded and promoted by Justice Late Prem Shankar Gupta for the promotion of Hindi and other Indian languages.[citation needed]
He was elevated as Judge of Supreme Court of India on 6 February 2023
Tushar Mehta
Solicitor General of India
Tushar Mehta is a senior counsel in India and is currently serving as the Solicitor General of India.
Mehta attended the Gujarat University, where he obtained his law degree and received five gold medals.He has also received honorary doctorates from Amity University, Noida and Karnataka State Law University.
Mehta began his career as an advocate in 1987 and was designated as a senior advocate in 2007 at the age of 42 by the Gujarat High Court. He was appointed as the Additional Advocate General in 2008.Mehta was appointed as the Additional Solicitor General of India in 2014. Mehta was then appointed as the Solicitor General of India in 2018.
Tushar Mehta is a senior counsel in India and is currently serving as the Solicitor General of India.
Mehta attended the Gujarat University, where he obtained his law degree and received five gold medals.He has also received honorary doctorates from Amity University, Noida and Karnataka State Law University.
Mehta began his career as an advocate in 1987 and was designated as a senior advocate in 2007 at the age of 42 by the Gujarat High Court. He was appointed as the Additional Advocate General in 2008.Mehta was appointed as the Additional Solicitor General of India in 2014. Mehta was then appointed as the Solicitor General of India in 2018.
Shri Pravin. H. Parekh
President of the Indian Society of International Law (ISIL)
Shri P. H. Parekh is Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India. He has been designated "Senior Advocate" by the Supreme Court of India in 2007. He founded and headed 'P.H. Parekh & Co.', one of the premier law firms in India, with one of the largest filing in the Supreme Court for the last three decades. He has edited and authored a number of books, articles and spoken extensively at various national and international seminars in different parts of the world. He did LL.B. from Government Law College, Bombay. He was President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (six terms 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2011-2012 & 2013-2014).
Shri P. H. Parekh is Senior Advocate of the Supreme Court of India. He has been designated "Senior Advocate" by the Supreme Court of India in 2007. He founded and headed 'P.H. Parekh & Co.', one of the premier law firms in India, with one of the largest filing in the Supreme Court for the last three decades. He has edited and authored a number of books, articles and spoken extensively at various national and international seminars in different parts of the world. He did LL.B. from Government Law College, Bombay. He was President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (six terms 2004-2005, 2005-2006, 2007-2008, 2008-2009, 2011-2012 & 2013-2014).
Dr. Lalit Bhasin
President - Society of Indian Law Firms, India
Bhasin & Co., Advocates
• President, Society of Indian Law Firms
• National President, Indo American Chamber of Commerce
• Immediate Past President, The Bar Association of India
• Chairman, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - India
• Senior Advisor, South Asia / Oceania and India Committee, American Bar Association
• Honorary Life Member, International Bar Association
• Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
National Committee on Legal Services
• Member, Management Committee,
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Former Chairman, Delhi Bar Council
• Former Chairman, Film Certification Appellate Tribunal
• Member, International Court of Arbitration Paris
• Past President, Inter Pacific Bar Association
Awarded Doctor of Laws (LL. D.) Honoris Causa by Amity University in 2013
He was awarded the Plaque of Honour by the Prime Minister of India in 2002 for outstanding contribution to the Rule of Law.
In 2007, the President of India presented the National Law Day Award to Lalit Bhasin.
December 21, 2022 conferred Life Time Achievement Award at House of Lords in London by UK India Legal Partnership
Glorious 61 Years in the Profession Award by Legal Era on 15th April 2023
Felicitated by Lloyd Law College on May 7, 2023
Outstanding Arbitration Expert Award 2023 by Asia Pacific Centre for Arbitration and Mediation APCAM on May 6, 2023
Awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Honoris Causa for exemplary contribution to the legal profession by GD Goenka University, Gurgaon on May 13, 2023
Bhasin & Co., Advocates
• President, Society of Indian Law Firms
• National President, Indo American Chamber of Commerce
• Immediate Past President, The Bar Association of India
• Chairman, Chartered Institute of Arbitrators - India
• Senior Advisor, South Asia / Oceania and India Committee, American Bar Association
• Honorary Life Member, International Bar Association
• Chairman, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)
National Committee on Legal Services
• Member, Management Committee,
PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Former Chairman, Delhi Bar Council
• Former Chairman, Film Certification Appellate Tribunal
• Member, International Court of Arbitration Paris
• Past President, Inter Pacific Bar Association
Awarded Doctor of Laws (LL. D.) Honoris Causa by Amity University in 2013
He was awarded the Plaque of Honour by the Prime Minister of India in 2002 for outstanding contribution to the Rule of Law.
In 2007, the President of India presented the National Law Day Award to Lalit Bhasin.
December 21, 2022 conferred Life Time Achievement Award at House of Lords in London by UK India Legal Partnership
Glorious 61 Years in the Profession Award by Legal Era on 15th April 2023
Felicitated by Lloyd Law College on May 7, 2023
Outstanding Arbitration Expert Award 2023 by Asia Pacific Centre for Arbitration and Mediation APCAM on May 6, 2023
Awarded Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Honoris Causa for exemplary contribution to the legal profession by GD Goenka University, Gurgaon on May 13, 2023
Nitin Mittal
General Counsel- India sub/ Pacific Region , Region Systems & Services and Company Secretary at Signify
Nitin is an experienced General Counsel and Cluster Head of Legal & Compliance for various regions. He has a diverse background in multinational companies, working across cultures and continents. With over 20 years of experience, Nitin has handled various legal matters, including M&A, litigation, compliance programs, and international projects. He holds advanced degrees in law and business and has completed executive education with Harvard Business School. Nitin is also actively involved in legal publications and is focused on bringing passion, proficiency, and technology to the legal function. He has received several awards and recognitions for his work.
Nitin is an experienced General Counsel and Cluster Head of Legal & Compliance for various regions. He has a diverse background in multinational companies, working across cultures and continents. With over 20 years of experience, Nitin has handled various legal matters, including M&A, litigation, compliance programs, and international projects. He holds advanced degrees in law and business and has completed executive education with Harvard Business School. Nitin is also actively involved in legal publications and is focused on bringing passion, proficiency, and technology to the legal function. He has received several awards and recognitions for his work.
Gaurav Khanna
Associate General Counsel at Nestle India Limited
Navdeep Choudhary
Chief Legal Officer at Yum India
Started with Indus Clothing Ltd., a manufacturing & retail concern and gathered complete know how of general legal issues pertaining to a corporate entity. Dealt with legal aspects related to IPR, legal metrology , real estate, multi faceted agreements, joint ventures, litigation, labour laws and so on. Thereafter, moved on to Shopper's Stop where I have dealt with various legal and regulatory issues of retail industry, property leasing agreements, IPR, deal structuring. Worked with senior govt. officials for policy matters. Subsequent assignment was with HSBC's Insurance Joint Venture handling various legal & compliance issues for life insurance sector. Proven expertise in contract drafting & negotiation, JV, deal structuring, board matters, litigation management and strategy building, arbitration, labour laws, IPR management, property law, consumer cases, special acts like legal metrology,environment laws,FSSAI, franchise governance, team management, legal budgeting & cost control ,code of conduct, business advisory and internal policy compliance.
Started with Indus Clothing Ltd., a manufacturing & retail concern and gathered complete know how of general legal issues pertaining to a corporate entity. Dealt with legal aspects related to IPR, legal metrology , real estate, multi faceted agreements, joint ventures, litigation, labour laws and so on. Thereafter, moved on to Shopper's Stop where I have dealt with various legal and regulatory issues of retail industry, property leasing agreements, IPR, deal structuring. Worked with senior govt. officials for policy matters. Subsequent assignment was with HSBC's Insurance Joint Venture handling various legal & compliance issues for life insurance sector. Proven expertise in contract drafting & negotiation, JV, deal structuring, board matters, litigation management and strategy building, arbitration, labour laws, IPR management, property law, consumer cases, special acts like legal metrology,environment laws,FSSAI, franchise governance, team management, legal budgeting & cost control ,code of conduct, business advisory and internal policy compliance.
Srividhya Sridhar
Inhouse Legal Counsel at Vivriti Capital
Srividhya Sridhar presently heads the legal team at Vivriti Capital Limited. She has worked with India’s most respected corporate entities like Tata Capital Financial Services Limited, Aditya Birla Financial Services Limited, IndusInd Bank, IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited. She has completed her law from the esteemed Government Law College, Mumbai.
The wealth of legal knowledge and expertise gained over a period of 17 years with these entities has enabled her to gain proficiency in documentation, advisory, policies, litigation, dispute resolution, regulatory practices. Her core expertise lies in the BFSI segment, and she is well versed with most of the debt, equity, quasi- equity, structured finance products and their nuances.
As a trusted advisor, she brings to the table clarity of purpose which enables her to navigate complex legal policies and regulations thereby providing a solid foundation for sustainable growth. She constantly ensures the legal framework is adhered to thereby protecting the company's interests while fostering business growth.
Known for her collaborative spirit, she's a team player who believes in the strength of collective brilliance. Under her guidance, every member contributes to the crescendo of success.
When she does not don her legal hat, she enjoys cooking and the adventure of extensive travel.
Srividhya Sridhar presently heads the legal team at Vivriti Capital Limited. She has worked with India’s most respected corporate entities like Tata Capital Financial Services Limited, Aditya Birla Financial Services Limited, IndusInd Bank, IDBI Trusteeship Services Limited. She has completed her law from the esteemed Government Law College, Mumbai.
The wealth of legal knowledge and expertise gained over a period of 17 years with these entities has enabled her to gain proficiency in documentation, advisory, policies, litigation, dispute resolution, regulatory practices. Her core expertise lies in the BFSI segment, and she is well versed with most of the debt, equity, quasi- equity, structured finance products and their nuances.
As a trusted advisor, she brings to the table clarity of purpose which enables her to navigate complex legal policies and regulations thereby providing a solid foundation for sustainable growth. She constantly ensures the legal framework is adhered to thereby protecting the company's interests while fostering business growth.
Known for her collaborative spirit, she's a team player who believes in the strength of collective brilliance. Under her guidance, every member contributes to the crescendo of success.
When she does not don her legal hat, she enjoys cooking and the adventure of extensive travel.
Monica Romelina Sijabat
Founder & Managing Partner at MRS Business Professional Consulting
Monica Romelina Sijabat has a profession as a Tax Attorney and Tax Consultant. Monica has more than 15 years of successful experience at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia as well as the Tax Court-Republic of Indonesia as Legal Counsel for various multi-national companies, especially from developed countries such as the USA, Europe & Asia. Monica is also a Lecturer in Economics & Tax at the University of Indonesia-Faculty of Economics & Business. Apart from being a Legal Counsel & Professor, she is also a Chartered Accountant and a Principal Member of the Indonesian Accountants Association. Monica's educational background is an alumna of the Economics faculty at the University of Indonesia and also an alumna of the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education in Economic Development at June 2020. Her study focus is in the field of Taxation & Economics. Monica has also completed several Executive Education Program-Harvard Business School since 2016.
Monica has built her business with a high reputation & integrity since 2017 with the name MRS Business Professional Consulting with a team consisting of alumni from prestigious universities in Indonesia and located in Washington DC, USA and Indonesia.
Monica is the recipient of the prestigious Award for winning the Taxation Educational Video Competition at the Lecturer level throughout Indonesia organized by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia-Directorate General of Taxes & the Indonesian Accountants Association, as well as the recipient prestigious award of the University of Indonesia research grant award Economic Cooperative at the Lecturer level representing the Faculty of Economics & Business. Monica also selected as an Awardee-Lex Falcon Global Award 2024 with the highest score in the field of Taxation, as well as several other prestigious awardees.
Monica Romelina Sijabat has a profession as a Tax Attorney and Tax Consultant. Monica has more than 15 years of successful experience at the Supreme Court of the Republic of Indonesia as well as the Tax Court-Republic of Indonesia as Legal Counsel for various multi-national companies, especially from developed countries such as the USA, Europe & Asia. Monica is also a Lecturer in Economics & Tax at the University of Indonesia-Faculty of Economics & Business. Apart from being a Legal Counsel & Professor, she is also a Chartered Accountant and a Principal Member of the Indonesian Accountants Association. Monica's educational background is an alumna of the Economics faculty at the University of Indonesia and also an alumna of the Harvard Kennedy School Executive Education in Economic Development at June 2020. Her study focus is in the field of Taxation & Economics. Monica has also completed several Executive Education Program-Harvard Business School since 2016.
Monica has built her business with a high reputation & integrity since 2017 with the name MRS Business Professional Consulting with a team consisting of alumni from prestigious universities in Indonesia and located in Washington DC, USA and Indonesia.
Monica is the recipient of the prestigious Award for winning the Taxation Educational Video Competition at the Lecturer level throughout Indonesia organized by the Government of the Republic of Indonesia-Directorate General of Taxes & the Indonesian Accountants Association, as well as the recipient prestigious award of the University of Indonesia research grant award Economic Cooperative at the Lecturer level representing the Faculty of Economics & Business. Monica also selected as an Awardee-Lex Falcon Global Award 2024 with the highest score in the field of Taxation, as well as several other prestigious awardees.
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