In this episode of The General Counsel Series, powered by Zoho Sign, Jenna Krishnan sits down with Manjaree Chowdhary, General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer of Maruti Suzuki and former GC at General Electric, to trace an extraordinary 37-year journey across academia, global industry, and leadership.

From starting her career as a professor of English literature to becoming one of India’s most respected in-house counsels, Manjaree’s story is one of courage, curiosity, and continuous growth.

She shares her insights on:

- Navigating career transitions with grace and conviction

- The art of managing risk, reputation, and relationships

- Building empathy and credibility as a legal leader

- Women in leadership and the importance of perspective

- Embracing technology to simplify work

Whether you’re a law student, young lawyer, or a corporate leader, this conversation is filled with wisdom, humour, and real-world lessons on resilience and reinvention.

Listen to more episodes of The General Counsel Series - where India’s top GCs share what it takes to lead with both head and heart.

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Few lawyers articulate the craft of advocacy with as much clarity and integrity as JP Sen, Senior Counsel, Bombay High Court.

In this episode of The Daily Lawyer Legacy Series, he reflects on:

• Why he believes advocacy is an act of empathy
• The role of brevity, clarity and unimpeachable integrity in shaping a career
• His candid views on perjury, procedure and reforms India urgently needs
• How AI will transform legal practice but never replace the human advocate
• Lessons from a career defined by substance over spectacle

This is more than a conversation about litigation; it’s about empathy, ethics, and the future of the legal profession.

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Few lawyers have shaped Indian litigation and arbitration the way Fredun DeVitre, Senior Counsel, has.

In this episode of The Daily Lawyer Legacy Series, he reflects on:

• His role in some of India’s most high-profile cases
• The evolution of arbitration as a tool for global commerce
• How Indian courts balance tradition with modern commercial needs
• Lessons from decades in practice that every lawyer and law student should hear

This is more than a conversation about law - it’s about legacy, mentorship, and the future of advocacy in India.

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Welcome to Episode 6 of The General Counsel Series, brought to you by The Daily Lawyer in proud collaboration with Zoho Sign - India’s trusted digital signature solution for the world.

In this candid and deeply insightful conversation, Shalini Saxena, General Counsel & Head of Legal at Pine Labs, shares her journey from law school to leading the legal function at one of India’s most prominent fintech companies.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

• The mindset shift from legal advisor to strategic business partner
• How GCs can influence company direction and drive business growth
• Building trust with leadership through clarity, foresight, and execution
• Balancing preventive legal thinking with practical problem-solving
• Lessons from leading legal teams in dynamic, fast-paced industries

Whether you’re a law student, an aspiring GC, or a business leader, this conversation is packed with actionable insights on navigating the evolving role of General Counsel in India’s corporate world.

Watch the full conversation now and gain practical wisdom from Shalini’s career at the intersection of law, leadership, and business strategy.

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What happens when a journalist’s son, deeply affected by censorship during the Emergency, stumbles into law - only to become one of the country’s most respected legal voices?

In this unforgettable episode of The Daily Lawyer Legacy Series, Senior Advocate Rajiv Nayar of the Delhi High Court reflects on:

• His accidental entry into the legal profession after the Emergency
• Representing marquee clients in landmark cases and navigating 100+ cross-jurisdictional corporate disputes
• Observing the evolution of India’s legal system post-liberalisation
• The art of reading a judge and mastering courtroom advocacy
• His strong opposition to tribunalization and the transfer of judges
• And why honesty, not hustle, is the real key to longevity in law

He also shares his early struggles from working out of a 10x10 office in Connaught Place to building a 46-year career arguing before India’s top benches and the personal philosophies that carried him through.

This episode is a masterclass in restraint, rigour, and the quiet power of building a legal career on integrity and insight - not just ambition.

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What does it take to lead the legal function in a world driven by constant change? In this episode of The General Counsel Series (in proud collaboration with ⁨@zohosign⁩ ), we speak with Aditi Jha, Board Director and Country Head - Legal and Government Affairs, at LinkedIn India, whose remarkable journey spans law, technology, and leadership. Aditi talks about:

- How she built a patent portfolio from scratch in her early career

- What it means to lead legal at a company which is at the forefront of technology

- The role of storytelling in influencing business decisions

- Building gender equity into the product, with data

- How she uses systems thinking and legal tech

- Why curiosity, not perfection, makes great lawyers

You’ll walk away with powerful insights into modern legal practice, business alignment, public policy, negotiation, team leadership, and more.

Whether you’re a GC, tech professional, in-house lawyer, or aspiring leader, this episode will stay with you.

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Welcome to The Daily Lawyer® Podcast - and another powerful episode in The General Counsel Series, proudly presented in collaboration with Zoho Sign.

Today’s guest is Anubhuti Agrawal, Senior Counsel - Development South Asia at Hilton with an impressive career across leading global companies, including Cargill.

With deep legal and leadership experience, Anubhuti brings a refreshing voice to this conversation, where she talks about:

✅ How the GC role has shifted from oversight to foresight ✅ Building confidence through clarity, not complexity ✅ Why agility, humility, and people skills now matter as much as legal knowledge ✅ What she learned by walking out of a hostile negotiation room ✅ Legal tech, digital signatures, and the real barriers to adoption ✅ Motherhood, mentorship, managing teams, and making lists

Whether you’re a young lawyer, a seasoned GC, a woman balancing ambition and caregiving, or someone rethinking how law fits into business, this episode will leave you wiser, steadier, and smiling.

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