The wait is over.
After the release of the teaser, ETLegalWorld now brings you the complete exclusive conversation with Dr. Abhishek Manu Singhvi, Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India, and Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha, in an engaging conversation with Chitra Rentala, Partner, Trilegal.
Known for his distinguished career at the Bar and his engagement with some of India’s most significant legal and public-policy questions, Dr. Singhvi brings a unique perspective shaped by decades of experience across law, public affairs and national life.
The conversation goes beyond the courtroom to examine some of the larger questions confronting India’s legal profession, institutions, businesses and society today.
A candid conversation on the changing legal landscape
At a time when the role of the legal profession is changing rapidly, the conversation explores how lawyers and legal institutions must respond to a transforming India.
Dr. Singhvi reflects on the changing expectations from lawyers, the pressures and opportunities facing the profession, and the importance of maintaining the fundamentals of legal practice while adapting to a rapidly evolving environment.
What does the future of legal practice look like?
The interview also looks at how technology and changing business realities are reshaping the way legal professionals work.
From the increasing use of technology in legal practice to the changing expectations of clients and businesses, the conversation examines whether the traditional model of legal practice is being fundamentally transformed.
Law and business: A changing relationship
As businesses operate in an increasingly complex regulatory and commercial environment, the legal function has moved closer to the centre of strategic decision-making.
The conversation explores the relationship between lawyers and business leaders and the growing importance of legal professionals understanding not only the law, but also commercial realities, risk and the wider business environment.
The importance of strong institutions
The strength of any legal system ultimately depends on the institutions that support it.
Dr. Singhvi shares his perspective on the importance of institutional credibility, the functioning of India’s justice system and the broader need for confidence, accountability and effectiveness within legal and public institutions.
The lawyer’s role beyond the courtroom
The modern lawyer is increasingly expected to be more than an advocate.
The conversation examines the wider responsibilities of the profession and the role lawyers can play in shaping public discourse, policy and institutional development.
For young lawyers and emerging legal professionals, these questions are particularly relevant as the profession evolves and new opportunities emerge.
A career that bridges law and public life
Few legal careers offer the breadth of experience that Dr. Singhvi’s has encompassed.
In the conversation, he reflects on his journey, the changing nature of public life and the intersection between law, policy and society.
His experiences offer a distinctive perspective on how the legal profession interacts with some of the country’s most important institutional and public questions.
Watch the full conversation
From the changing nature of legal practice and the future of the profession to business, institutions and public life, the conversation offers an expansive look at the issues shaping India’s legal landscape.
