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2d ago
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Your journey spans over 17 years, and you’ve worked with reputed law firms and companies. What inspired you to pursue a career in law?
I was fascinated with UPSC and the legal profession. I loved reading from my childhood days. We didn’t have a television in our house and considering that the distractions were lesser then, I ended up reading a lot of newspapers. I used to regularly read Hitavada and its Monday supplement: Challenger, an inspirational piece for young students. When I told my family that ..read more
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2d ago
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Can you share with us what initially sparked your interest in pursuing a career in law, especially in the field of corporate transactions and mergers and acquisitions?
From my days in high school, when I needed to make a decision on my career, I was quite clear that I wanted to take up a career in law. I felt that a legal career would give me flexibility across other disciplines as well, such as journalism (which was my second option). While all my internships in law school were with litigators and li ..read more
SuperLawyer
3d ago
Can you share with us your journey of becoming a lawyer, starting from your graduation at NLSIU, Bangalore, to your current role as Managing Partner at Λrgħyä Legal?
My journey as a lawyer began when I joined the prestigious National Law School of India University (NLS), Bangalore in the year 1997. Law school gave me a whole new perspective on life, purpose and law in general. The initial years until graduation was a period of great learning and appreciating the law, legal research and developing an analytical mindset. After graduation, I worked under a few senior counsels as a litigating law ..read more
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3d ago
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Your academic background includes a BSc in Science before pursuing law. What inspired your shift from the Sciences to a Legal Career, Could you walk us through the challenges you faced during the initial stages of your legal career and how you overcame them?
To answer this, I will have to take you through my early life which is quite interesting and of course would become inspirational once I establish a successful international law firm of repute for which I am endeavouring.
I was a g ..read more
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4d ago
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Could you share a bit about your educational journey, particularly how you transitioned from your LL.B. degree to pursuing LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law at The George Washington University Law School?
While completing my BA.LL.B, I enrolled in a diploma course in Intellectual Property Laws at the Indian Institute of Law during my third year of law school. It was during my fourth year, as part of my curriculum, that I delved deeper into Intellectual Property law, sparking a keen interest in the su ..read more
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4d ago
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Your family background seems rich in legal heritage, with notable figures like your grandfather and uncle. How did their influence shape your decision to pursue law, and what values did you inherit from them that guide your practice today?
Since my childhood I have seen my grandfather Justice Murtaza Hussain who was High Court judge and Lok Ayukta of UP and my maternal uncle Justice Imtiyaz Murtaza who was also a renowned practicing criminal lawyer before being elevated as a judge of the Allahabad High ..read more
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6d ago
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Can you please share a bit about your journey into the field of law? What initially drew you to pursue a career in this field, especially with a focus on corporate law?
I am an accidental lawyer (lawyer by destiny not by choice). My journey into law was unexpected while growing up, I never imagined myself as a lawyer. During my school days I was crazy about sports (especially cricket), I wanted my passion for cricket to turn into a profession. I represented my state J&K in multiple youth competiti ..read more
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1w ago
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It’s a pleasure to introduce Advocate Rohan Janardanan, a second-generation lawyer with a wealth of experience to share. Today, we have the opportunity to delve into his experiences, learning process, and the steps he has taken to establish his reputation and honor his family’s legacy in the legal field. Let’s welcome Advocate Rohan Janardhanan to share his story without further ado.
My name is Rohan Janardhanan, and I come from a lineage of legal professionals, making me a second-generation lawyer. Wi ..read more
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1w ago
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Hello and welcome everyone to Super Lawyer. Today, we have with us, Ms.Pallavi Pratap, who has been named BW Top 40 Under 40 Lawyer She is a legal influencer. She is a women’s rights activist, health enthusiast, and managing partner of Pratap and company. She is a legacy in herself.
Ma’am, our first question would be to understand how you enter the legal field. And what made you pursue this path? Then how did you come up with your Pratap and company and make it such a big name in this legal background ..read more
SuperLawyer
1w ago
This Interview has been published by Pragya Chandni and The SuperLawyer Team
Can you share with us your journey into the field of law? What motivated you to pursue this career path, particularly focusing on corporate and securities laws?
It was continuously new learning every day and at every stage of my journey in the field of Law. After my law college and enrolment at Bar Council my first Guru is Sr. Advocate Mr. Kamal Nayan Choubey. He is one of the best Sr lawyer and legal luminaries practicing at Patna High Court. I have learnt a lot from him. He taught me court crafting ..read more