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Meet Our Board of Advisors

Dedicated experts in cyberlaw, technology, and policy working together for Centre of Information, Communication, Technology and Law

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Mr. Arvind Datar

Senior Advocate, Supreme Court of India

Mr. Datar is a legal luminary whose contribution to shaping India's privacy jurisprudence is path-breaking.

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Mr. Jagdish Agarwal

President Legal, Avaada Legal

The Legal Advisor provides expert guidance on legal matters concerning ICT and cybersecurity.

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Mr. Varun Pathak

Partner, Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co. 

Mr. Varun Pathak is a technology and media litigator with significant experience in data privacy and platform regulation, including matter before the Supreme Court of India.

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Mr. Nirupam Lodha

Partner, Khaitan & Co. 

Mr. Nirupam Lodha brings over eighteen years of experience in intellectual property and technology law, with expertise in complex patent and licensing matters and technology-driven transactions.

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Mr. Gautam Shahi

Partner, Dua Associates

Mr. Shahi specializes in competition law, data privacy, regulatory affairs, and Al. He advises clients on enforcement, M&A, compliance & emerging regulationsHe has co-authored a commentary on the Competition Act, 2002. He also advises ministries, trade bodies, and corporates on regulatory and compliance matters.

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Mr. Pratham Darad

Partner, IC RegFin Legal

Mr. Darad is a regulatory and financial services lawyer advising financial institutions, AMCs & fintechs. His practice covers securities regulation, fintech, data protection, and corporate governance. He advised on the DPDP Act, SEBI regulations, and SMC 2025. His experience includes SEBI proceedings, compliance, risk management, and regulatory strategy.

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Ms. Saswati Soumya

Partner, Data privacy and AI Vertical, ANB Legal

Ms. Saswati Soumya is a legal counsel known for her work in AI Governance, Data Privacy, Intellectual Property Rights, and Global Corporate Law, guiding organisations on compliance and ethical responsibilities.

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Mr. Rahul Jain

Partner, Hammurabi & Solomon Partners

​Mr. Rahul Jain is a recognised legal practitioner whose work in IP, data protection and compliance brings clarity and practical perspective to complex techno-legal issues.

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Ms. Gowree Gokhale

Advocate & Solicitor,
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Advisor

Ms. Gokhale is an experienced technology, media and gaming law counsel whose work in data protection, cyber regulation and digital policy has shaped many industry discussions.

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Mr. Abhishek Singh

Partner, Luthra & Luthra.

Mr. Abhishek K. Singh is a disputes and regulatory lawyer known for his work on technology law, platform regulation, data privacy and complex litigation involving digital platforms.

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Ms. Shreya Gupta

Partner, Chandhiok & Mahajan

Ms. Gupta is a technology and privacy lawyer with 8+ years of experience in data protection, cybersecurity, and regulatory compliance.
She advises on the DPDP Act, GDPR, CCPA, and technology-related legal matters.
Her work covers privacy compliance, governance, and risk assessments.

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Dr. Ivneet Kaur Walia

Registrar (Officiating) & Associate Professor of Law, Centre Coordinator, CASCA, RGNLU Patiala

Dr. Ivneet Kaur Walia is a distinguished scholar known for her pioneering research in Cyber Law and Artificial Intelligence.

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Ms. Rachana Rautray

Partner, TMT Practice, JSA Advocates & Solicitors

Ms. Rachana Rautray is an accomplished technology and regulatory lawyer recognised for her work in data protection and digital regulation.

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Mr. Siddhant Chamola

Associate Partner at Anand and Anand

Mr. Chamola is an accomplished intellectual property lawyer with wide experience in litigation and advisory work across trademark, copyright and technology law.

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Ms. Arunima Jha

Advocate, Bombay High Court

Ms. Arunima Jha is a legal professional with over twelve years of experience advising on technology, media & telecom matters, cross-border transactions and data privacy.

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Mr. Rajesh G. Pal

Partner, Dentons Link Legal.

​Mr. Rajesh Pal is an experienced corporate lawyer recognised for his work in investment advisory, compliance and corporate structuring.

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Address

2nd & 4th Floor, Maharashtra National Law University Mumbai, MTNL Building, Technology Street, Powai, Mumbai. 

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Contact

Convenor
Revant Sinha -  91 78270 76105

Associate Convenors
Om Dambhare - 91 93072 24566

Ritesh Karale - 91 93593 07137

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