Category: ILA Event

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1. Event Overview

• Event Name: Webinar on “Use of Technology in Law Firms and the Legal Arena”
• Event Location: Virtual
• Event Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wJrpCoho9R0 
• Event Date & Time: Saturday, 29^th June 2024 at 11 AM.
• Event Purpose: To explore how emerging technologies are transforming the legal industry by improving operational efficiency, enhancing client experiences, and reshaping traditional legal practices, while providing valuable insights from industry experts on the future of legal tech.

2. Speakers

Speaker – 1

• Full Name: Ipshita Bhuwania
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• Designation: Principal Associate 
• Organization: Khaitan & Co
• Topic Presented: The speaker addressed how technology and AI are transforming private client practice, the ethical implications of using tech in sensitive legal work, and the key challenges faced in adopting these innovations within the legal profession.

 Speaker – 2

• Full Name: Samridhi Jain
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• Designation: Legal Technology Marketing, Legal Tech Writer & Marketer
• Organization:  – Legal Tech Writer & Marketer
• Topic Presented: The speaker discussed the transformative impact of AI and technology on the legal industry in recent years, along with the major challenges law firms encounter during technology integration and adoption.

Speaker – 3

• Full Name: Jay Nene
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• Designation: Senior Legal Advisor
• Organization:  Legal Logic
• Topic Presented: The speaker shared insights on upcoming AI and technology advancements poised to reshape the legal industry and outlined how law firms can strategically prepare for their continued integration into legal practice.

Speaker – 4

• Full Name: Ashish Shewale
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• Designation: Technology Lawyer
• Organization:  SHIELD
• Topic Presented: The speaker offered practical advice for law firms hesitant to adopt new technologies and highlighted a real-world success story where AI significantly enhanced a legal process or outcome.

Speaker – 5

• Full Name: Aditi Deshmukh
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• Designation: Data Privacy & Protection Consultant
• Organization:  Tsaaro Consulting
• Topic Presented: The speaker explored how law firms can navigate data privacy and security challenges when using AI and discussed how technology has accelerated legal service delivery while enhancing client communication and overall service quality.

Speaker – 6

• Full Name: Shivani Nair
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• Designation: Co- Founder
• Organization:  Biz Internaglo
• Topic Presented: The speaker discussed how AI and technology have streamlined routine legal tasks, enhanced the accuracy of research and document review, and emphasized the importance of validation to ensure reliability in AI-driven legal tools.

Speaker – 7

• Full Name: Kulwant Kaur
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• Designation: Manager Legal
• Organization:  Tempus Law Associates
• Topic Presented: The speaker examined how AI and technology are streamlining due diligence in mergers and acquisitions and highlighted the most effective tools for enhancing efficiency in corporate legal department management.

 3. Host & Moderator

• Full Name: Navneet Chugh
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• Designation: Chairman, ILA & Managing Partner
• Organization: Chugh LLP
• Mr. Navneet, hosted the webinar and served as the moderator.
  He engaged with various lawyers by posing thoughtful questions to explore how emerging technologies are transforming the legal industry.
  The discussion focused on improving operational efficiency, enhancing client experiences, and reshaping traditional legal practices, with insights from industry experts on the future of legal tech.

 4. Event Conclusion / Key Outcomes

• Summary of Key Highlights:
  The webinar successfully highlighted how AI and emerging technologies are revolutionizing the legal industry by improving efficiency, accuracy, and client engagement. It provided valuable, real-world insights from legal experts on practical adoption, challenges, and ethical considerations.
  The interactive discussion, led by the moderator, enabled participants to gain a clearer roadmap for embracing legal tech in their practice.

 1. Event Overview

• Event Name: Webinar on “Impact of Elections 2024 and the New Government on Lawyers in India”
• Event Location: Virtual
• Event Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wZsZQgHJwcU 
• Event Date & Time: 15^th June 2024 at 11 AM.
• Event Purpose / Objective: The purpose of this webinar is to explore the potential implications of the 2024 election outcomes on the legal profession in India. It aims to analyze anticipated legal and judicial reforms and examine the evolving role of lawyers and the Bar. The discussion will offer insights into the future landscape of legal practice and governance.

 2. Speakers

Speaker – 1

• Full Name: Akshat Pande
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• Designation: Corporate Lawyer, Managing Partner
• Organization: Alpha Partners
• Topic Presented: The speaker addressed the questions by emphasizing the critical role of lawyers in defending constitutional values and holding the government accountable. They discussed how political shifts could influence judicial appointments and warned that changes in government policy on personal laws, civil liberties, and human rights may significantly reshape India’s legal landscape.

 Speaker – 2

• Full Name: Sumes Dewan
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• Designation: Managing Partner
• Organization:  – Lex Favios
• Topic Presented: During the webinar, the speaker responded to the questions by highlighting how evolving political dynamics could affect the independence and transparency of judicial appointments. They stressed the need for urgent reforms in judicial infrastructure, case management, and institutional autonomy, while also pointing out challenges such as political interference, resource constraints, and systemic delays in implementing these reforms.

Speaker – 3

• Full Name: Ojasvita Srivastava
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• Designation: General Counsel
• Organization:  AMEA- Africa, Middle East & Asia Pacific 
• Topic Presented: The speaker addressed the questions by noting that the new government may revisit regulations concerning foreign lawyers and law firms, potentially opening up the legal market. They emphasized the need for reforms focused on judicial efficiency, transparency, and infrastructure. The speaker also underlined the crucial role of lawyers and bar associations in safeguarding judicial independence and actively advocating for a stronger legal system.  

Speaker – 4

• Full Name: Vasundhara Shankar
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• Designation : Managing Partner
• Organization:   Verum Legal
• Topic Presented: During the webinar, the speaker discussed the points, noting that a narrow election victory and reliance on coalition partners may slow or dilute legislative reforms affecting the legal profession. They emphasized the urgent need for judicial reforms focused on efficiency, transparency, and infrastructure. The speaker also highlighted the vital role of lawyers and bar associations in advocating for judicial independence and upholding the integrity of the legal system amidst evolving political dynamics.

Speaker – 5

• Full Name: Nikhil Kumar Mehta
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• Designation: Lawyer
• Organization:   Court of Jharkhand & Counsel of Ashiana Housing Ltd.
• Topic Presented: During the webinar, the speaker discussed the points by stressing the need for the legal community to actively advocate for marginalized groups through strategic litigation, public interest initiatives, and policy engagement. They emphasized that the legal profession should remain agile, adapting to policy shifts and influencing reforms to ensure a just legal framework that upholds fairness and equality for all.  

Speaker – 6

• Full Name: Rachana Rautray
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• Designation: Principal Tech & M&A Lawyer
• Organization: Anagram Partners
• Topic Presented: The speaker discussed how a narrow election victory and coalition support might result in slower or more cautious legislative reforms affecting the legal profession. They also highlighted the possibility of changes in rules governing foreign lawyers and law firms, potentially opening up the market under the new government. The speaker further discussed how shifts in government policy regarding personal laws, civil liberties, and human rights could reshape India’s legal landscape, potentially impacting the protection of fundamental right.

Speaker – 7

• Full Name: Kulwant Kaur
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• Designation: Manager Legal
• Organization:  Tempus Law Associates
• Topic Presented: the speaker emphasized the need for the new government to prioritize judicial reforms focused on reducing case backlogs, enhancing accountability, and improving infrastructure. They also underscored the legal community’s role in protecting marginalized groups and ensuring access to justice, while cautioning that shifting political dynamics could affect the independence of judicial appointments. 

Speaker – 8

• Full Name: Jay Nene
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• Designation: Senior Legal Advisor
• Organization:  Legal Logic
• Topic Presented: The speaker discussed key reforms the new government should prioritize, such as improving judicial efficiency, reducing case pendency, and enhancing accountability. They highlighted challenges in implementing these reforms, including political resistance and resource constraints. The speaker also explored how the government’s approach to personal laws, civil liberties, and human rights could significantly impact the legal landscape in India, potentially altering legal protections and practices.

Speaker – 9

• Full Name: Ferry Dhiman
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• Designation: Corporate Lawyer & Chief Counsel
• Organization:   Ferry Dhiman & Co.
• Topic Presented: During the webinar, the speaker discussed the impact of the 2024 election outcomes on the legal profession in India, addressing potential changes in legal practice and governance. he also explored the need for legal and judicial reforms and emphasized the evolving role of lawyers and the Bar in upholding democratic values and legal integrity

 3. Host & Moderator

• Full Name: Navneet Chugh
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• Designation: Chairman, ILA & Managing Partner
• Organization: Chugh LLP
• Mr. Navneet hosted the webinar and served as the moderator.
  he initiated discussion on key topics such as the impact of the 2024 election on the legal profession, legal and judicial reforms, and the role of lawyers and the Bar. He posed insightful questions to a panel of distinguished lawyers. Their responses set the tone for an engaging and thought-provoking session. 

4. Event Conclusion / Key Outcomes

• Summary of Key Highlights or Achievements:
  The webinar concluded with a consensus on the urgent need for judicial reforms, enhanced transparency in appointments, and greater accountability within the legal system. Speakers emphasized the critical role of lawyers in safeguarding constitutional values and adapting to political shifts to uphold justice and protect the rights of marginalized communities.