The NextGen Litigation Symposium 2021 is a virtual conference organized by focusing on the evolving landscape of litigation in India. This event aims to address the challenges and opportunities presented by technological advancements and the changing nature of disputes in the legal sector.
Key topics covered include the growth of regulatory enforcement, the multifaceted nature of e-courts, the necessity for analytical tools for dispute lawyers, the rise in litigation from unconventional subject matters, the advent of AI in the legal regime, and the need for upskilling lawyers and counsels in the era of digitization.
The symposium features over 20 eminent speakers, including senior advocates, general counsels, and legal directors from prominent organizations. Attendees can participate in more than four insightful panel discussions and benefit from over five hours of networking opportunities.
This event is ideal for legal professionals, including lawyers, in-house counsels, and legal technologists, who are keen to stay abreast of the latest developments in litigation and legal technology. It offers a platform to gain insights from industry leaders and to engage with peers on the future of litigation in India.
Speakers(20)
Aryama Sundaram
Senior Advocate at Supreme Court of India
Ashok Nambissan
General Counsel and Director at Sony Pictures Network
Chitra Iyer
Director & Licensing Program Leader, India at Philips
Damini Marwah
General Counsel at Axis Bank Limited
Gururaja Rao
Principal Legal Counsel at Sony Pictures Networks India Private Limited
Jayant Bhatt
Advocate at Delhi High Court
Karuna Nundy
Senior Lawyer at Supreme Court of India
Lakshman Singh
Head - Litigations & Arbitrations at Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
Manish Lamba
General Counsel at DLF Cyber City Developers Ltd
Nandita Gera
Director – Legal, Risk Management & Compliance at DB Schenker
Navneet Hrishikesan
Payal Khanna
Director- Legal & Compliance at Volvo Cars India
Payal Khanna serves as the Director- Legal & Compliance at Volvo Cars India.
Rajkumar Manickam
International Sales Manager at Exterro
Rajkumar Manickam discussed the transformative role of technology in legal operations, emphasizing how new systems streamline processes for lawyers, making data sharing, case management, and proofreading more efficient.
Ruchika Nayyar
Vice President & Head - Corporate Legal at GMR Group
Ruchika Nayyar emphasized the importance of ensuring a fair trial for all aggrieved parties during the panel discussion on new areas of litigation.
Saloni Tuteja
Director - Legal, South Asia at Zimmer Biomet
Saloni Tuteja holds the position of Director - Legal, South Asia at Zimmer Biomet.
Sanjit Kaur Batra
Regional Legal Director - Greater Asia at International Flavors & Fragrances
Sanjit Kaur Batra highlighted the need for expeditious and time-bound claim settlements in the evolving litigation landscape.
Shreya Sircar
Partner at Bharucha & Partners
Shreya Sircar moderated a panel on 'Newfangled Areas of Litigation,' facilitating discussions on contemporary topics such as environmental laws, ADR, and labor laws.
Sneha Jaisingh
Partner at Bharucha & Partners
Sneha Jaisingh is a Partner at Bharucha & Partners.
Suraj Singh
Head Legal, GDD & SDC India at Novartis Healthcare Private Limited
Suraj Singh discussed the often-overlooked importance of arbitration clauses in contracts during the panel on new areas of litigation.
Sushmita Gandhi
Partner at Indus Law
Sushmita Gandhi moderated a discussion on the transformative contribution of technology in litigation, noting how technology has provided a platform for emerging talents in the legal fraternity.
Event Details
- Date
- July 14, 2021
- Location
- 🇮🇳 India
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including lawyers, in-house counsels, and legal technologists.