1. Event Overviews

• Event Name: ILA Chandigarh Conference
• Event Location: At Winsome, 192 Sector 34 A, Chandigarh
• Event Date & Time: Sunday, September 8, 2019, 10 AM to 3:30 PM
• Event Purpose: The ILA Chandigarh Conference was organized to foster dialogue on critical issues shaping the legal profession in the city. It aimed to equip legal professionals with insights on practice management, alternative dispute resolution, and career development. By engaging experienced voices, the event encouraged new perspectives on legal reforms, education access, and professional growth. The goal was to create a collaborative space for sharing knowledge, challenges, and ideas for a stronger legal ecosystem in Chandigarh.

Topic Name: Future of Law in Chandigarh

Time: 10: 30 AM IST

Panelist 1:

• Full Name: Ritu Kaushal
  

• Designation: Assistant to Vice President- Legal Operations
• Organization:  Cogneesol

Panelist 2:

• Full Name: Ferry Dhiman
  
• Designation: Corporate Lawyer & Chief Counsel
• Organization:  Ferry Dhiman & Co. Law firm

Panelist 3:

• Full Name: Dr. Ajay Ranga
  

• Designation: Registrar & Professor (Law).
• Organization:  J.C. Bose University of Science and Technology and University Institute of Legal Studies

Panelist 4:

• Full Name: Arunika Mishra
  

• Designation: Doctoral Fellow
• Organization:  Indian Institute of Management, Calcutta 

Panelist 5:

• Full Name: P.S. Khurana
  

• Designation: Founder & CEO
• Organization:  Legaleye, Law Firm.

Topic Name: Starting, Marketing & Managing a Law Practice

Time: 11: 30 AM IST

Panelist 1:

• Full Name: Atulya Sharman
  

• Designation: Supervising Lawyer
• Organization:  South Asian Legal Clinic of Ontario (SALCO)

Panelist 2:

• Full Name: Sparsh Gupta
  

• Designation: Advocate
• Organization:  Supreme Court, India& High Court of Punjab & Haryana

Panelist 3:

• Full Name: Rajiv Dhawan
  

• Designation: Advocate
• Organization:  High Court of Punjab & Haryana

Panelist 4:

• Full Name: Sahil Makkar
  

• Designation: Managing Director
• Organization:  Punjab Angels Network

Topic Name: Litigation & ADR

Time: 12:30 PM

Panelist 1:

• Full Name: Mandeep Khillan
  

• Designation: Managing Partner
• Organization:  Law

Panelist 2:

• Full Name: Geeta Gulati
  

• Designation: Advocate
• Organization:  Geeta Gulati Associates

Panelist 3:

• Full Name:   Priyanka Sud
  

• Designation: Panel
• Organization:  Bhakra Beas Management Board (Bbmb)

Panelist 4:

• Full Name: Col Daljeet Singh Cheema
  

• Designation: Management Consultant, Author, Mentor, Trainor and Motivator
• Organization:  Freelancer, Ex- Indian Army

Panelist 5:

• Full Name: Mukesh Vashisht
  

• Designation: Customs Analyst- SBFE Tax CoE
• Organization:  Schweppes International Limited

3. Host & Moderator:

• Full Name: Navneet Chugh
  

• Designation: Chairman, ILA & Managing Partner
• Organization: Chugh LLP

4. Event Conclusion / Key Outcomes

• Summary of Key Highlights or Achievements: The ILA Chandigarh Conference concluded with meaningful discussions on the future of law in the region, highlighting practical aspects like starting, marketing, and managing a legal practice. Panelists shared real experiences on the ups and downs of a lawyer’s life in Chandigarh, along with major challenges they face. Critical issues in the legal system and court functioning were addressed, with suggestions for reform and innovative solutions. There was a strong focus on advising young lawyers, increasing earning potential, and the need for flexible part-time evening law programs in the city. Overall, the conference served as a collaborative platform to inspire change and strengthen Chandigarh’s legal landscape.