Overview

The legal profession in India is undergoing a significant transformation, driven by globalization, technological disruption, evolving client expectations, and the increasing complexity of regulatory frameworks.
While legal education has traditionally focused on doctrinal learning, there exists a critical need to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world legal practice, particularly within the law firm ecosystem.
This FDP provides law faculty, researchers, and academicians with deep insights into the functioning of modern law firms in India, equipping them to align classroom teaching with industry expectations.

Objectives of Event

  • Understand the structure and evolution of the Indian legal services industry
  • Learn law firm hierarchy, roles, and career progression
  • Gain knowledge of key practice areas and emerging legal fields
  • Explore business aspects of legal practice (billing, clients, profitability)
  • Develop essential practical lawyering skills
  • Understand the impact of legal technology and AI
  • Emphasize ethics, diversity, and workplace well-being

Chief Patrons:

  • Shri P.K. Gupta, Hon. Chancellor, Sharda University
  • Shri Y.K. Gupta, Hon. Pro-Chancellor, Sharda University
  • Shri Prashant Gupta, Executive Director, Sharda University

Patron:

  • Prof. (Dr.) Sibaram Khara, Vice-Chancellor, Sharda University

Advisor:

  • Prof. Dr. Rhishikesh Dave, Dean, Sharda School of Law, Sharda University
  • Dr. Lalit Bhasin, Managing Partner, Bhasin & Co. · President, SILF
  • Dr. Kalpeshkumar L. Gupta, Founder, Pro Bono India · Law Teachers India

Convener Details

Faculty Convener:

Co- Convenor:

Student Organising Team:

  • Jessica V Zhinomi, PhD Research Scholar 
  • Aswin M Nair, BBALLB (Hons)
  • Tarika Saine, BBALLB (Hons) 
  • Payal Shukla, BALLB (Hons)

Co-ordinators:

  • Dr. Bhumika Sharma, Assistant Professor, SSOL

Speaker Details:

  • Dr. Manoj Kumar Addl. Secretary, Legislative Dept., Ministry of Law & Justice, Government of India
  • Dr. Lalit Bhasin Managing Partner, Bhasin & Co. · President, SILF · Chairman, CII
  • Mr. Jyoti Sagar Chairman, JSA Advocates & Solicitors
  • Mr. Sudhir Mishra Founder & Managing Partner, Trust Legal
  • Mr. Manoj K Singh Singh and Associates Law Offices
  • Mr. Pravin Anand Managing Partner & Head of Litigation, Anand and Anand
  • Mr. Rajesh Narain Gupta SNG & Partners
  • Mr. Lomesh Kiran Nidumuri Senior Partner, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas
  • Mr. Arush Khanna Co-Founder & Partner, Numen Law Offices
  • Ms. Manjula Chawla Co-Founding Partner, Phoenix Legal
  • Ms. Shweta Bharti Managing Partner, Hammurabi & Solomon Partners
  • Mr. V. Lakshmikumaran Founder Managing Partner, Lakshmikumaran & Sridharan
  • Mr. Amit Kapur Partner, JSA Advocates & Solicitors