We are still reeling from the amazing energy and wisdom exchanged during Law Conclave 2025. As the Faculty of Law at Parul University, it was not only an act to unite legal minds but also to form a platform for exchanging challenging dialogues.

The law conference aimed to encapsulate honest discussions about real challenges; Hon'ble Justice R. Mahadevan and Hon’ble Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Sitting Judges from the Supreme Court as our Chief Guests, and Senior Advocate Pradeep Rai and Hon’ble Mr. Justice C. Hari Shankar, Judge, Delhi High Court, as the Guests of Honor, sharing their wisdom, we got exactly that.

Three Critical Conversations 

The heart of our conclave centered on three-panel discussions that we felt captured the most pressing issues in legal practice today.

AI and the Future of Legal Practice: Our first panel brought together some brilliant minds from Fox Mandal, JSA, Dua Associates, and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas. What fascinated us was how these experts weren't talking about AI as some distant concept; they were sharing real examples of transformation happening right now. The discussion naturally flowed into startup ecosystems and regulatory frameworks, showing the complexities of these interconnected challenges. 

Insolvency and Bankruptcy Laws in Focus: The second panel tackled the elephant in the room, everyone knows the IBC needs refinement. Our panelists from firms like Dua Associates and Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas were refreshingly honest about procedural inefficiencies and judicial interpretation challenges. What we appreciated most was their solution-oriented approach rather than just highlighting problems.

Addressing Arbitration Delays: The third panel hit close to home for anyone dealing with commercial disputes. Experts from Trinity Chambers, Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and Khaitan & Co. didn't just share case studies; they brought concrete ideas for institutional arbitration, judicial intervention, enforcement, and practical solutions for time-bound redressal.

A concluding Valedictory ceremony was conducted during which Honorable Mr. Justice N.Kotiswar Singh, Judge, Supreme Court of India, and Honorable Mr. Justice C. Hari Shankar, Judge, Delhi High Court, were present. The valedictory speeches shared were a meaningful piece of knowledge that chimed with the vision and values of the legal brotherhood.

What gave still more solemnity to the moment were our Special Guests from the Supreme Court of India: Senior Advocate K. N. Balgopal, Advocate General of Nagaland, Senior Advocate Mahalakshmi Pavani, and Senior Advocate S. B. Upadhyay.

Celebrating Excellence Through Gavel Glory Awards 2025

Gavel Glory Awards Ceremony 2025 took place at the conclave, with the honor conferred on exceptional contributions of individuals and institutions in various spheres of legal practice. The winners were conferred by Hon'ble Mr. Justice N. Kotiswar Singh, Hon'ble Mr. Justice C. Hari Shankar, along with Mr. Devanshu Patel, President of Parul University, Mr. Shubhank Khare, Assistant Professor of Law, and Ms. Nivedita Chauhan, Founder & Managing Partner, NC Legal: Advocates & Solicitors.

Those honored represented legal professionals at various career levels, including new practitioners and long-tenured, accomplished professionals, which reflects the diversity of legal profession excellence. The awards are targeted to embrace excellence in several areas, such as organizational achievement of emerging and established law firms, individual awards by various levels of legal professionals, and human resource excellence in law firms. The event simultaneously rewarded work in different fields of law representation, as well as rewarding individual and institutional excellence.

The awards recognized excellence across multiple categories, including organizational achievements for both emerging and established law firms, individual recognition for legal professionals at various career stages, and human resource excellence within law firms. The ceremony honored contributions across diverse domains of legal practice, celebrating both individual brilliance and institutional excellence.

The Law Conclave 2025 provided a platform for discussion on key themes relevant to contemporary legal practice. The panel discussions addressed the integration of technology in legal services, challenges in insolvency and bankruptcy proceedings, and procedural aspects of arbitration in India.

Events like Law Conclave 2025 matter because they create space for such essential conversations. They remind us that while we may compete in the marketplace, we're all part of the professional belongingness, working toward better justice delivery.

What's your perspective on the future of legal practice in India? How do you see your role in shaping this evolution?

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