I’m an experienced in-house legal counsel with over 15 years of practice across South Asia and the wider APAC region. My work spans corporate and commercial law, contract negotiation, compliance, governance, and M&A. As a Regional Senior Legal Counsel, I oversee contracts and compliance across multiple countries, advising executive teams and driving legal strategy that enables business growth and risk control. I’m currently completing my Global MBA and pursuing a PhD in Law, with research centred on the governance of AI in cross-border dispute resolution, including procedural fairness, ethical and legal frameworks, and the contractual mechanisms that shape international arbitration and digital dispute processes. Beyond my corporate role, I founded: 💡 Global AI & Law Network (GAIL) – Connecting professionals in AI and law, where I also host and speak at webinars on AI governance 💡 AIgnite Women – Promoting women’s leadership and inclusion in AI 💡 How to Legal AI – A practical guide series for legal professionals on using AI effectively I also write and publish playbooks, articles, and academic pieces on AI, law, and governance, and I’m finalising my first book on AI and law for legal professionals. My goal is to bridge law, business, and technology, positioning legal as a strategic enabler for innovation and responsible AI adoption.