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presents

Practice of Law & Power of Responsible AI

A Meeting of Minds: Legal, Policy & Judiciary

Conference Concept

Conference Concept

As the lines between law and technology blur, Artificial Intelligence is fast becoming a cornerstone of transformative change in the legal and corporate sectors. From legal research and contract automation to strategic risk assessment, AI is reshaping how legal professionals think, operate, and deliver value. With this shift comes the pressing need to balance innovation with responsibility, ethics, and regulatory foresight.

In this evolving landscape, Lex Witness - India’s 1st Magazine on Legal and Corporate Affairs – in association with Microsoft, brings together distinguished members of the judiciary, eminent lawyers, corporate leaders, and AI innovators for a focused dialogue. This exclusive gathering in Bengaluru aims to demystify the real-world applications of AI in legal workflows, understand the governance frameworks shaping its use, and explore how AI can complement legal judgement without compromising the rule of law. Together, we aim to forge a path toward responsible, inclusive, and future-ready legal transformation.

PROGRAM FLOW

Conference Schedule

  • 20th June 2025

    03:00 PM IST Onwards

03:00 PM – 04:00 PM Delegate Registrations
  • Welcome Refreshments
    Introductions & Networking


04:00 PM – 04:15 PM - Welcome Address & Context Setting
  • Jyoti Pawar
    Group General Counsel – Legal & Corporate Affairs, Microsoft India

  • Archana C., KAS
    General Manager (A&A), KITS, Department of Electronics, IT, Bt & S&T, Government of Karnataka


04:30 PM - 04:45 PM The Minister’s Special Address
  • Shri. Dr. H.K. Patil
    Hon'ble Minister of Law, Justice, Human Rights, Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation and Tourism, Government of Karnataka


04:45 PM – 05:30 PM - From Concept to Implementation: AI Adoption in Legal Practice
  • Swapna Parambath
    Commercial, Regulatory Governance and Litigation Lead, Microsoft India - Moderator

  • Jyotsna Jayaram
    Partner - Technology, Media and Telecom, Trilegal

  • Nehaa Chaudhari
    Partner - Ikigai Law

  • Probir Roy Chowdhury
    Partner, JSA


5:30 PM – 5:45 PM Judicial Address by Guest of Honour
  • Hon'ble Mr. Justice Siddappa Sunil Dutt Yadav
    Judge, High Court of Karnataka


05:45 PM – 06:45 PM - AI Catalyst: Navigating Corporate Strategy and Risk from the Board’s Perspective
  • Jyoti Pawar
    Group General Counsel – Legal & Corporate Affairs, Microsoft India - Moderator

  • Huzefa Tavawalla
    Head - Bangalore Office & Disruptive Technologies Practice Group,
    Nishith Desai Associates

  • Kartik Ganapathy
    Founding and Senior Partner, IndusLaw

  • Pavan Goyal
    Chief Information Officer, Mphasis

  • Rajiv Khaitan
    Senior Partner, Khaitan & Co.

  • Stephen Mathias
    Senior Partner, Kochhar & Co.


06:45 PM – 07:15 PM - AI Masterclass by Microsoft
  • Sandeep Alur
    CTO, Microsoft Innovation Hub, India


07:15 PM – Vote of Thanks by Microsoft followed by Cocktails and Dinner


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