1. Event Overview

• Event Name: Webinar by Indian Lawyers Association (ILA) on “Mentoring Young Lawyers: How to Run a Good Law Firm?”
• Event Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MX-uZtWfGuc
• Event Location: Virtual
• Event Date & Time: Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 8:30 PM IST
• Event Objective: The purpose of this webinar is to guide and inspire young lawyers by offering practical insights on how to build and manage a successful law firm. Experienced legal professionals will share their journeys, best practices in law firm operations, and key mentoring strategies to help the next generation of legal leaders thrive in a competitive and evolving legal landscape.  The session aimed to:
  
  • Highlight the challenges and opportunities faced by emerging legal professionals.
  • Offer practical insights into building a sustainable legal career across diverse domains.
  • Encourage knowledge-sharing through candid conversations and lived experiences.
  • Strengthen professional networks and cultivate a mentorship culture in the Indian legal community.

2. Panelists

1.Panelist

• Full Name: Kavitha Vijay
  

• Designation: Senior Partner
• Organisation: IC Universal Legal
  
  

2. Panelist

• Full Name: Rishi Anand
  

• Designation: Partner
• Organization: DSK Legal

3. Panelist

• Full Name: Akash Gupta
  

• Designation: Assistant Professor
• Organization: Jindal Global Law School

4. Panelist

• Full Name: Ankita Sambyal
  

• Designation: Founder, Angina Legal & Tech Solutions and Legal Head of Vaidhanik Vincubators Pvt. Ltd.

3. Host & Moderator

• Full Name: Navneet Chugh
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• Designation: Chairman, ILA & Managing Partner
• Organization: Chugh LLP
• Mr. Navneet Chugh expertly moderated the ILA session “Mentoring Young Lawyers: How to Run a Good Law Firm,” bringing both warmth and structure to the discussion. He opened with a welcoming introduction that set the tone for an engaging and insightful conversation on legal careers and firm-building.
• Guiding the session with clarity and precision, Mr. Chugh invited panellists to share their experiences on navigating practical challenges faced by young lawyers, exploring pathways for career growth, and emphasizing the critical role of mentorship within the legal profession.
• His inclusive and interactive moderation style encouraged active participation from the audience, especially during the Q&A segment, which sparked thoughtful dialogue and provided actionable advice tailored to the concerns of aspiring legal professionals.
• Thanks to his facilitation, the session became a meaningful platform for reflection, mentorship, and connection—resonating deeply with both law students and early-career lawyers across India aspiring to establish and grow their own law firms.

4. Event Conclusion

The mentorship session successfully created a space for thoughtful exchange, inspiration, and strategic career advice. The panellists shared actionable insights drawn from their journeys in law, resonating deeply with early-career participants. The event reaffirmed ILA’s commitment to nurturing the next generation of legal minds by promoting inclusivity, support, and growth across India’s legal ecosystem.