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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.
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Guests of Honour
Judiciary

Hon’ble Mr. Justice N. Kotiswar Singh
Judge, Supreme Court of India

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Krishna Murari
Former Judge, Supreme Court of India

Hon’ble Mr. Justice Vivek Bharti Sharma
Judge, High Court of Uttarakhand
Legal Officers

R. Venkataramani
Attorney General for India

Chetan Sharma
Solicitor General of
India Delhi High court
India Delhi High court
Diplomatic Service
Legal Fraternity
Legal Policy & Reform

Ms. Rita Vashist
Member Secretary, Law Commission of India
Former Legislative Secretary, Government of India
Former Legislative Secretary, Government of India
Law Enforcement

Dr. Lalit Bhasin
President, Society of Indian Law Firms

Ambassador Dr. Deepak Vohra
Former Ambassador of India

Shri R. R. Swain, IPS
Director General of Police, Jammu and Kashmir
Speakers

Pradeep Rai
Senior Advocate,
Supreme Court of India
Dr. Pradeep Rai brings with him over 25 years of distinguished legal experience at the highest echelons of the Indian judicial system. As a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, his expertise spans a wide spectrum of legal domains, including civil, criminal, revenue, and constitutional law. His impressive clientele includes corporate giants, Union and State governments, prominent political figures, and high-profile individuals, showcasing his exceptional advocacy skills and strategic acumen.
Beyond his thriving legal practice, Dr. Rai's contributions to the legal fraternity and society at large are truly commendable. He serves as the Chairman of the India Legal Research Foundation and the India Legal Aid Centre, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to legal reform and access to justice. His two terms as Vice President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) saw him spearhead crucial initiatives, including the establishment of the Grievance Redressal, E-Committee, Health, and Bar Coordination Committees. His recent election as Vice President of The Indian Society for International Law further underscores his multifaceted engagement with the legal world.
Dr. Rai's proactive involvement in prison reform, his dedication to promoting mediation and arbitration (having trained over 300 lawyers in these fields), and his commitment to mentoring young legal professionals highlight his holistic approach to justice. His welfare initiatives for SCBA members and his service as Vice Chairman of the National Anti-Doping Agency further exemplify his dedication to the well-being of the legal community and the broader society. Currently, he also serves as an Editorial Advisor to APN News.
Supreme Court of India
Dr. Pradeep Rai brings with him over 25 years of distinguished legal experience at the highest echelons of the Indian judicial system. As a Senior Advocate at the Supreme Court of India, his expertise spans a wide spectrum of legal domains, including civil, criminal, revenue, and constitutional law. His impressive clientele includes corporate giants, Union and State governments, prominent political figures, and high-profile individuals, showcasing his exceptional advocacy skills and strategic acumen.
Beyond his thriving legal practice, Dr. Rai's contributions to the legal fraternity and society at large are truly commendable. He serves as the Chairman of the India Legal Research Foundation and the India Legal Aid Centre, demonstrating his unwavering commitment to legal reform and access to justice. His two terms as Vice President of the Supreme Court Bar Association (SCBA) saw him spearhead crucial initiatives, including the establishment of the Grievance Redressal, E-Committee, Health, and Bar Coordination Committees. His recent election as Vice President of The Indian Society for International Law further underscores his multifaceted engagement with the legal world.
Dr. Rai's proactive involvement in prison reform, his dedication to promoting mediation and arbitration (having trained over 300 lawyers in these fields), and his commitment to mentoring young legal professionals highlight his holistic approach to justice. His welfare initiatives for SCBA members and his service as Vice Chairman of the National Anti-Doping Agency further exemplify his dedication to the well-being of the legal community and the broader society. Currently, he also serves as an Editorial Advisor to APN News.

Raghvendra verma
Board Member | Chairman, ICSI Middle East

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.

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

Shilpi Jaiswal
General counsel & Company Secretary, Ingenico International India Private Limited
Shilpi Jaiswal brings in 15+ years of demonstrated excellence across strategic legal counsel, complex business transactions, compliance, corporate risk advisory across diverse industries and geographies. Her key specializations are:
• Driving M&A, cross border transactions, IPO advisory, and corporate governance frameworks
• Drafting, negotiating complex business contracts
• Digital transformation of Legal &Compliance Process, use of AL Tools implementing legal tech solutions and automated workflows which reduced processing time by 30%
• Deep understanding of legal provisions under Companies Act, STPI, FEMA, RBI, SEBI, and international laws (BVI, Singapore, UAE, Cayman)
• Building and managing high-performing legal teams
She has worked in unicorn startups and established organizations like Zeta (Directi Group), Pepperfry Ltd. and Axis Securities Ltd.(Subsidary of Axis Bank), French MNC like Ingenico
With LLM in Corporate Law (second in university) and a Company Secretary qualification (cleared on the first attempt), she regularly share insights through guest lectures at institutions like Xavier’s Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai (XIMR) covering mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs.
Shilpi Jaiswal brings in 15+ years of demonstrated excellence across strategic legal counsel, complex business transactions, compliance, corporate risk advisory across diverse industries and geographies. Her key specializations are:
• Driving M&A, cross border transactions, IPO advisory, and corporate governance frameworks
• Drafting, negotiating complex business contracts
• Digital transformation of Legal &Compliance Process, use of AL Tools implementing legal tech solutions and automated workflows which reduced processing time by 30%
• Deep understanding of legal provisions under Companies Act, STPI, FEMA, RBI, SEBI, and international laws (BVI, Singapore, UAE, Cayman)
• Building and managing high-performing legal teams
She has worked in unicorn startups and established organizations like Zeta (Directi Group), Pepperfry Ltd. and Axis Securities Ltd.(Subsidary of Axis Bank), French MNC like Ingenico
With LLM in Corporate Law (second in university) and a Company Secretary qualification (cleared on the first attempt), she regularly share insights through guest lectures at institutions like Xavier’s Institute of Management and Research, Mumbai (XIMR) covering mergers, acquisitions, and IPOs.

Jyoti Chauhan
Technical member-National IPR council, Knowledge partner-IPR, IPR expert/mentor, advisor-Ministry of MSME, Govt. of India

Manoj Gujaran
Legal Strategist and Compliance Thought Leader in BFSI & Strategic Advisor, Pashyanti Ventures LLP
Manoj Gujaran is a qualified Company Secretary and LLB graduate with over 20 years of experience as an accomplished Legal Strategist and Corporate Compliance Specialist. He has recently embarked on an entrepreneurial journey as a strategic advisor and consultant. His mission is to help organizations navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management while fostering innovation and sustainable growth. He has a proven track record in ensuring regulatory adherence, managing corporate restructuring, and championing ESG and CSR initiatives. His expertise spans across financial services, media and multinational corporations, where he has led teams to achieve excellence in legal frameworks and ethical business practices. He is an award winning compliance and
legal leader recognized for his contributions to corporate governance, compliance and CSR.
Manoj Gujaran is a qualified Company Secretary and LLB graduate with over 20 years of experience as an accomplished Legal Strategist and Corporate Compliance Specialist. He has recently embarked on an entrepreneurial journey as a strategic advisor and consultant. His mission is to help organizations navigate the complexities of regulatory compliance, corporate governance, and risk management while fostering innovation and sustainable growth. He has a proven track record in ensuring regulatory adherence, managing corporate restructuring, and championing ESG and CSR initiatives. His expertise spans across financial services, media and multinational corporations, where he has led teams to achieve excellence in legal frameworks and ethical business practices. He is an award winning compliance and
legal leader recognized for his contributions to corporate governance, compliance and CSR.

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.

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
Vice President Legal at 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
Sr. Vice President (Legal) - General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer at NEC Corporation India
With over 28 years of corporate experience in Strategic thinking, formulation of operational guidelines and a business enabler to complex legal issues, Amar has worked with best of the Indian and Multinational business houses like DCM Shriram, Birla, TATA, AT & T, Reliance, Citi, E&Y and Royal bank of Scotland (RBS- India / Natwest Group) where he had the privilege of holding senior leadership positions in Legal, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Affairs, Ex-Co, Risk Management and Compliance.
Amar is currently the Sr. Vice President (Legal) – General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer for NEC Corporation India.
A known name in the Corporate legal Industry , Amar is amongst the top GC’s of India from Legal500, Forbes, Legal Era, Business World, INBA WIPF consistently from the year 2016 till 2024.
Amar also speaks on a number of national and international legal forums on variety of legal topics and has published articles to his credit.
Amar holds various honorary positions – the latest ones being a member of the Advisory Board of UK-India Legal Partnership (UKILP) and a founding member of General Counsel Association of India (GCAI). He was the Chairperson of the CII sub-committee on “General Counsels Reforms” as a part of “CII National Committee on Legal Services” (2023-24) chaired by Dr. Lalit Bhasin and is currently the Vice Chair of “CII National Committee on Legal Services” (2024-25).
He is also associated with a number of law universities in India whereby he mentors young legal talent.
With over 28 years of corporate experience in Strategic thinking, formulation of operational guidelines and a business enabler to complex legal issues, Amar has worked with best of the Indian and Multinational business houses like DCM Shriram, Birla, TATA, AT & T, Reliance, Citi, E&Y and Royal bank of Scotland (RBS- India / Natwest Group) where he had the privilege of holding senior leadership positions in Legal, Corporate Governance, Regulatory Affairs, Ex-Co, Risk Management and Compliance.
Amar is currently the Sr. Vice President (Legal) – General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer for NEC Corporation India.
A known name in the Corporate legal Industry , Amar is amongst the top GC’s of India from Legal500, Forbes, Legal Era, Business World, INBA WIPF consistently from the year 2016 till 2024.
Amar also speaks on a number of national and international legal forums on variety of legal topics and has published articles to his credit.
Amar holds various honorary positions – the latest ones being a member of the Advisory Board of UK-India Legal Partnership (UKILP) and a founding member of General Counsel Association of India (GCAI). He was the Chairperson of the CII sub-committee on “General Counsels Reforms” as a part of “CII National Committee on Legal Services” (2023-24) chaired by Dr. Lalit Bhasin and is currently the Vice Chair of “CII National Committee on Legal Services” (2024-25).
He is also associated with a number of law universities in India whereby he mentors young legal talent.

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.

Shweta Prasad
Associate Director at Accenture
Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Shweta Prasad is a dual-qualified lawyer (India and Solicitor of England & Wales) with nearly 2 decades of experience in corporate and commercial law. Her dual qualifications and extensive international experience have equipped her with a unique ability to navigate complex legal frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
Currently serving as an Associate Director at Accenture, she leads a global team managing supplier contracts across the world. She is also involved with technology and innovation for the group. In this capacity, she has played a critical role in deploying the internal Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform, collaborating with vendors to streamline supplier contract management and enhance operational efficiency.
With her deep expertise in both law and technology, Shweta is a leader in navigating the legal and ethical implications of AI, automation, and human-machine collaboration. Her ability to blend legal acumen with cutting-edge innovation positions her at the forefront of the evolving intersection of law and technology.
Solutions Pvt. Ltd
Shweta Prasad is a dual-qualified lawyer (India and Solicitor of England & Wales) with nearly 2 decades of experience in corporate and commercial law. Her dual qualifications and extensive international experience have equipped her with a unique ability to navigate complex legal frameworks across multiple jurisdictions.
Currently serving as an Associate Director at Accenture, she leads a global team managing supplier contracts across the world. She is also involved with technology and innovation for the group. In this capacity, she has played a critical role in deploying the internal Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) platform, collaborating with vendors to streamline supplier contract management and enhance operational efficiency.
With her deep expertise in both law and technology, Shweta is a leader in navigating the legal and ethical implications of AI, automation, and human-machine collaboration. Her ability to blend legal acumen with cutting-edge innovation positions her at the forefront of the evolving intersection of law and technology.

Urvashi S. Pathak
SVP & Head – Legal, Axis Max Life Insurance Limited
Urvashi Saikumar Pathak is Senior Vice President and Head Legal of Axis Max Life Insurance. She has extensive cross-sectoral experience spanning insurance, aviation, hospitality, real estate, IT, and medical sciences. She has led and managed global transactions, including fundraises, and has supported legal operations for entities both in India and overseas. She has also handled high-profile arbitrations and litigations across multiple jurisdictions.
At Axis Max Life, she leads a highly skilled team of lawyers and company secretaries who excel in managing a wide spectrum of legal and secretarial matters for the company, including litigation, corporate advisory, policy formulation, contract negotiations, and secretarial compliances. Prior to joining Axis Max Life, she has worked with OYO, InterGlobe Enterprises, and in consulting roles.
Urvashi holds an LLB (Hons.) from Amity Law School (GGSIPU) and LLM in International Business Law from the London School of Economics. Apart from authoring articles, she is also the assisting co-author of the book Escaping the Minotaur's Labyrinth: Principles of Taxation, published by Wolters Kluwer India. A dedicated supporter of DE&I initiatives, Urvashi is a member of the General Body of Vidya Sagar, formerly known as The Spastics Society of India, an NGO based out of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Urvashi Saikumar Pathak is Senior Vice President and Head Legal of Axis Max Life Insurance. She has extensive cross-sectoral experience spanning insurance, aviation, hospitality, real estate, IT, and medical sciences. She has led and managed global transactions, including fundraises, and has supported legal operations for entities both in India and overseas. She has also handled high-profile arbitrations and litigations across multiple jurisdictions.
At Axis Max Life, she leads a highly skilled team of lawyers and company secretaries who excel in managing a wide spectrum of legal and secretarial matters for the company, including litigation, corporate advisory, policy formulation, contract negotiations, and secretarial compliances. Prior to joining Axis Max Life, she has worked with OYO, InterGlobe Enterprises, and in consulting roles.
Urvashi holds an LLB (Hons.) from Amity Law School (GGSIPU) and LLM in International Business Law from the London School of Economics. Apart from authoring articles, she is also the assisting co-author of the book Escaping the Minotaur's Labyrinth: Principles of Taxation, published by Wolters Kluwer India. A dedicated supporter of DE&I initiatives, Urvashi is a member of the General Body of Vidya Sagar, formerly known as The Spastics Society of India, an NGO based out of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

Manish Mittal
Assistant Vice President -Legal and FCU, India first Life Insurance Company Ltd

Preeti Wadhawan
Head of Legal - India & Regional Head of Compliance - India, APAC & ME at Orbia
Preeti is an experienced legal and compliance leader with proven expertise in building and leading high-performing legal and compliance teams, providing expert counsel on corporate structuring, M&A, IP management, commercial transactions, regulatory matters, and litigation strategy. A trusted advisor and business partner, she excels at balancing risk and opportunity to deliver practical solutions and create value for organizations.
Preeti was conferred 'Young lawyer of the Year - Inhouse -2020 by Asian Legal Business. She is presently heading Legal function for India and Compliance function for India, APAC & ME at Orbia Advance Corporation.
Preeti is an experienced legal and compliance leader with proven expertise in building and leading high-performing legal and compliance teams, providing expert counsel on corporate structuring, M&A, IP management, commercial transactions, regulatory matters, and litigation strategy. A trusted advisor and business partner, she excels at balancing risk and opportunity to deliver practical solutions and create value for organizations.
Preeti was conferred 'Young lawyer of the Year - Inhouse -2020 by Asian Legal Business. She is presently heading Legal function for India and Compliance function for India, APAC & ME at Orbia Advance Corporation.

Roop Loomba
Legal Head India and Senior Legal Counsel SESA region and Pacific, AkzoNobel

Himani Gupta
Head Legal & Compliance- India and South Asia, Cambridge University Press & Assessment
An in-house counsel with over 15 years of diverse experience has been gained, serving as corporate counsel and company secretary across various industries. Expertise has been developed in managing legal functions, disputes & litigation, brand protection, cross-border contract negotiations, privacy & data protection (GDPR), global alliances, and procurement functions in legal and corporate compliance matters across India and South Asia (Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka). Currently, In her role as Head of Legal and Compliance with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, South Asia, she is handling legal risk management including brand and copyright infringement, data protection, compliance strategies, and regulatory governance.
An in-house counsel with over 15 years of diverse experience has been gained, serving as corporate counsel and company secretary across various industries. Expertise has been developed in managing legal functions, disputes & litigation, brand protection, cross-border contract negotiations, privacy & data protection (GDPR), global alliances, and procurement functions in legal and corporate compliance matters across India and South Asia (Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka). Currently, In her role as Head of Legal and Compliance with Cambridge University Press & Assessment, South Asia, she is handling legal risk management including brand and copyright infringement, data protection, compliance strategies, and regulatory governance.

Anuj Bedi
Senior Counsel Brand Protection Indian sub-continent and Middle East, PUMA Sports India Pvt Ltd.
He is responsible for overseeing the protection and enforcement of Puma’s Intellectual Property rights across the India Sub-continent and the Middle East. His role involves implementing strategic measures to safeguard the brand’s trademarks, designs, and other IP assets against infringement and counterfeiting. He works closely with legal teams, enforcement agencies, and external partners to ensure compliance and defend Puma’s brand integrity in these diverse and dynamic markets. By monitoring potential risks and taking proactive legal action, he supports the company’s global brand reputation and contributes to its long-term growth and market presence in these key regions.
He is responsible for overseeing the protection and enforcement of Puma’s Intellectual Property rights across the India Sub-continent and the Middle East. His role involves implementing strategic measures to safeguard the brand’s trademarks, designs, and other IP assets against infringement and counterfeiting. He works closely with legal teams, enforcement agencies, and external partners to ensure compliance and defend Puma’s brand integrity in these diverse and dynamic markets. By monitoring potential risks and taking proactive legal action, he supports the company’s global brand reputation and contributes to its long-term growth and market presence in these key regions.

Ashish Pandey
General Counsel and Company Secretary at Luminous Power Technologies Pvt Ltd
With over two decades of invaluable experience in the manufacturing sector, his
journey through esteemed organizations like GKN Driveline, Bharat Gears Limited,
Usha India Limited and his current role at Luminous Power Technologies Private
Limited, a part of the esteemed Schneider Electric conglomerate, is truly
commendable.
His robust expertise spans across legal, company secretarial, regulatory, compliance,
ethics, M&A, and governance functions, showcasing a multifaceted skill set that is
vital for the success of any organization. As a leader in corporate affairs, legal,
compliance, ethics, IP, and governance strategies, he has played a pivotal role in
ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating risks, thereby safeguarding the
reputation and prosperity of the organizations.
His collaborative efforts with renowned law firms for IP, M&A, and arbitration
matters, underscore his ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and execute
transactions with finesse. His adeptness in managing intricate legal transactions and
leading due diligence processes reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence.
Moreover, his initiatives in implementing ethics and compliance programs, including
compliance training and policy drafting, have significantly enhanced employee
awareness and minimized legal risks, contributing to the overall resilience and
integrity of the organization.
His dedication to stakeholders and his knack for driving organizational performance
through innovative legal solutions are truly inspiring. His contributions have
undoubtedly been instrumental in shaping the success story of the organizations he
has been a part of.
With over two decades of invaluable experience in the manufacturing sector, his
journey through esteemed organizations like GKN Driveline, Bharat Gears Limited,
Usha India Limited and his current role at Luminous Power Technologies Private
Limited, a part of the esteemed Schneider Electric conglomerate, is truly
commendable.
His robust expertise spans across legal, company secretarial, regulatory, compliance,
ethics, M&A, and governance functions, showcasing a multifaceted skill set that is
vital for the success of any organization. As a leader in corporate affairs, legal,
compliance, ethics, IP, and governance strategies, he has played a pivotal role in
ensuring regulatory compliance and mitigating risks, thereby safeguarding the
reputation and prosperity of the organizations.
His collaborative efforts with renowned law firms for IP, M&A, and arbitration
matters, underscore his ability to navigate complex legal landscapes and execute
transactions with finesse. His adeptness in managing intricate legal transactions and
leading due diligence processes reflects his unwavering commitment to excellence.
Moreover, his initiatives in implementing ethics and compliance programs, including
compliance training and policy drafting, have significantly enhanced employee
awareness and minimized legal risks, contributing to the overall resilience and
integrity of the organization.
His dedication to stakeholders and his knack for driving organizational performance
through innovative legal solutions are truly inspiring. His contributions have
undoubtedly been instrumental in shaping the success story of the organizations he
has been a part of.

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