1. Event Overviews

• Event Name: Panel Discussion on How can lawyers make more money?
• Event Location: Virtual
• Event Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_1LIn-MYvjM
• Event Date & Time: Saturday, 27-Feb-2021, 11 AM
• Event Purpose: This event aimed to ignite a meaningful conversation on the systemic challenges facing the legal profession in India, particularly the vast income disparity among lawyers and the broader implications of a struggling judicial system. By addressing critical questions around professional respect, the impact of technology and AI, and the potential of reforms like legal advertising, the session sought to inspire lawyers to take a proactive role in transforming the judiciary. The ultimate goal was to explore how improving the legal system could uplift not just the profession, but also the nation’s economic, social, and happiness indices.

2. Speakers

Speaker – 1

• Full Name: Ashish Anshu
  
• Designation: Partner
• Organization: Tatwa Legal

Speaker – 2

• Full Name: Ramu Merugu
  
• Designation: Partner

• Organization: Ramu & Associates

Speaker – 3

• Full Name: P.V. Aruna Kumari
  

• Designation: Senior Partner
• Organization: Kochhar & Co.,(Hyderabad) Advocates & legal

Speaker – 4

• Full Name: R. Yella Reddy
  
• Designation: Founding Partner
• Organization: Yella Legal Advocates

Speaker – 5

• Full Name: Jagdeep Rashmi Abhichandani
  
• Designation: CGM Law APIIC
• Organization: CGM Law APIIC

Speaker – 6

• Full Name: Sandeep Pareekshit K.
  
• Designation: General Counsel
• Organization: Ashoka Builders India Pvt Ltd

Speaker – 7

• Full Name: Suraj Singh
  
• Designation: Head Legal
• Organization: Novartis Global Tech R&D, Switzerland

Speaker – 8

• Full Name: Pratyush Kumar Singh
  
• Designation: Partner
• Organization: Tatwa Legal

Speaker – 9

• Full Name: Kaveri Shrivastava
  
• Designation: Manager
• Organization: Tatwa Legal

3. Host & Moderator

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

4. Event Conclusion

• Summary of Key Highlights or Achievements: The panel discussion concluded with a powerful call to action for the legal community to take charge in reforming India’s judicial system. The speakers thoughtfully addressed the stark income inequality among lawyers, the shifting public perception of the profession, and the growing influence of technology and AI on legal practice. They also debated the potential benefits of allowing legal advertising. The session emphasized that true progress—in terms of ease of doing business, national income, and societal well-being—depends on a more efficient and equitable judiciary. The moderator skilfully guided the conversation, ensuring a balanced and thought-provoking dialogue that left participants motivated to be part of the change.