| | MAY 202219a first generation lawyer and not from the national law school, I had to face a lot of struggle. However the struggle did not deter me from my path. Instead it made me more determined to succeed. Now as I look back, I can proudly state that I have worked in several well-known law firms in the country, lead sizeable teams as partner in some of these firms and done some interesting work. Based on my experience I can only say that, if you are hard-working and want to excel in life, you will find your path, even though it may not always be an easy walk.IN YOUR PROFESSIONAL JOURNEY SO FAR, WHICH MILESTONES BESTOWED YOU WITH UTMOST SATISFACTION?It has been a very exciting journey so far and I have enjoyed every moment of my professional career. It has been a great learning experience and the best part of this profession is that you never stop learning, which makes law so interesting.In terms of milestones, I think being able to re-establish my independent practice has been a significant milestone, as it was something that I have always aspired for. That apart, positive client feedback not only bolsters self-confidence, but also provides the impetus to keep going. Every client acknowledgment has reinforced my faith in myself and helped me push the envelope. Finally, whatever I have been able to achieve so far is the result of hard work, faith reposed by the clients and the dedication and unstinting support of my team. I am lucky to have been blessed with a bunch of smart and dedicated team of lawyers. Being able to hone their skills and see them grow gives me a lot of professional satisfaction.HOW DO YOU KEEP UP WITH THE CHANGES HAPPENING IN THE INDUSTRY TO LEAD YOUR ORGANIZATION INTO THE FUTURE?The legal field is very dynamic and ever changing. Therefore, keeping abreast with the changes is very important to be able to achieve effective result for the client. Apart from this, reading judgments passed by the courts is also important as it helps in understanding how the courts would interpret a particular contractual provision/provision of law which helps improve the quality of a draft, making it more robust. Thus ability to do a good research is a very important skill set for any lawyer. With the proliferation of various digital apps, legal websites and tools, catering solely to law and legal practice, keeping oneself updated is not a challenge. These tools also help in understanding the current legal trends so as to anticipate the future requirement. The COVID-pandemic has resulted in technology playing a significant role in the legal field and in the coming year's technology will be a major disruptor. ABOUT CITADEL LAW CHAMBERSCitadel Law Chambers is a full service law firm, whose practice area straddles across general corporate, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, insolvency and restructuring, projects and dispute resolution. The firm has a strong clientele, which includes several well-known and leading corporates in the country. Keep the faith, no matter how hard the times, and success will be yours
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