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In today’s episode, we speak with Rajiv Bakshi, one of India’s most respected voices in corporate law and legal leadership. With a career spanning several decades, Rajiv has seen the legal profession from almost every vantage point—starting from litigation and industrial dispute resolution to serving asGeneral Counsel for some of India’s most prominent companies, including JSW Steel, Dabur, Godrej, and currently adviser to Deepak Fertilisers.

What makes this conversation particularly compelling is not just the breadth of his experience, but the clarity with which he reflects on the inner life of the profession. We discuss how the role of in-house counsel has evolved from risk management to strategic value creation, the often-unspoken leadership principles that hold legal teams together, and the structural insecurities that continue to affect mental health in the legal ecosystem.

We also speak candidly about fear, failure, burnout, and ethics—topics that affect young lawyers and senior professionals alike, but are rarely addressed with honesty and nuance. This is a conversation about law, leadership, and longevityin the profession.

If you are a law student, a practicing lawyer, an in-house counsel, or simply someone interested in how institutions are built and sustained, this episode offers both perspective and practical wisdom.

Guest: Mr. Rajiv Bakshi

Topic: What Makes a Great General Counsel? Rajiv Bakshi on Law, Business and Legal StrategyFollow Rajiv Bakshi Sir on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rajiv-bakshi-51a03616b/

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In this episode, we speak with Advocate Nandini Jaiswal, an Intellectual Property law specialist and former Trademark Examiner at the Indian Trade Marks Registry (CGPDTM), Mumbai.

Drawing from her experience as an examiner, litigator, researcher, and legal writer, Nandini offers a rare inside view of trademark practice in India—how examination really works, where applicants and lawyers go wrong, and how global frameworks like TRIPS and WTO influence domestic IP policy.

We discuss:

· What happens inside the Trade Marks Registry

· Digital-era challenges including AI, cybersquatting, and brand enforcement

· Harmonisation vs sovereignty in international IPlaw

· India’s evolving global IP strategy

· Career myths and realities for young IP lawyers

· Making legal knowledge accessible beyondcourtrooms and classrooms

This episode is especially valuable for law students, IP practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and creators navigating the future of intellectual property in India and beyond.

Guest: Advocate Nandini Jaiswal
Topics: Trademark Law, IP Policy, AI & Law, TRIPS–WTO, Digital IP, Legal Careers
Format: Long-form conversation

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Views and opinions expressed by the guest are their own and do not reflect the opinions of the channel or the host. None of the views are meant to malign any religion, ethnicity, caste, organization, company or individual. The contents of the show are meant to spread awareness and should not be considered legal advice. Do not imply solicitation. Always consult a lawyer.

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In this episode, We dive into the most common questions that law students and young lawyers ask when they’re just starting out. From choosing a practice area to getting your first clients, from handling low income in the early years to staying confident in court — this episode is packed with practical insights, humour, and a splash of anecdotes to keep things real.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your grades matter, how to survive adjournments, or how to avoid burnout in the long haul of litigation, this is for you.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why you don’t need to “specialize” immediately after law school.

• The real value of grades in law school versus practical skills.

• How young lawyers actually get their first clients.

• Whether to join a senior, start independently, or balance both.

• How to survive the early years with little or no income.

• Practical ways to build confidence in court.

• The right approach to networking in the legal profession.

• Strategies to avoid burnout in litigation and keep your sanity intact.

Views and opinions expressed by the guest are their own and do notreflect the opinions of the channel or the host. None of the views are meant tomalign any religion, ethnicity, caste, organization, company or individual.

The contents of the show are meant to spread awareness and should not beconsidered legal advice. Do not imply solicitation. The host will not acceptany liability for the actions of the listener. Always consult a lawyer.

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