S1 E25 - Podcast with Niyati Ojha, Legal Counsel at HP India | LexDiscuss Cafe Podcast

Join us for an insightful conversation as Avinash Tripathi sits down with Niyati Ojha, Legal Counsel at HP India. Niyati shares her remarkable journey from being an Associate at law firms to her current role as Legal Counsel at HP Inc. 🚀

Key Discussion Points:

From Associate to Legal Counsel

Niyati reveals the twists and turns that led her from law firms to her current corporate role. How did she navigate this transition, and what valuable lessons did she learn along the way?

The Transition Away from Litigation

Despite her initial dream of pursuing litigation, Niyati made a bold move. What prompted her to transition away from courtrooms and explore other legal avenues?

Language Challenges in Chennai Courts

Niyati candidly discusses the linguistic hurdles she faced while practising law in Chennai. Which languages is she comfortable with, and how did she overcome these challenges?

Relocating for Legal Practice

Given hindsight, would Niyati have chosen to relocate from Chennai to another region where she could continue her legal practice in Hindi or English? Let's explore her perspective.

Journey into Intellectual Property (IP)

Niyati shares her experiences and insights after transitioning to IP law. What motivated her, and how did she thrive in this specialized field?

Career Change Advice

Making the leap from IP to General Corporate Practice isn't easy. Niyati imparts valuable advice for aspiring legal professionals seeking similar career shifts.

Most Profound Legal Challenge

Discover the case or project that profoundly challenged Niyati's understanding of the law. Her reflections are enlightening.

Academic Dalliances and Legal Love Affairs

We delve into Niyati's college years. Which legal niche made her heart flutter, and has her legal passion evolved since then?

Controversy Unveiled

Is there truly a hill that ILS has captured, barring Symbi people from crossing over? Niyati shares her perspective on this intriguing controversy.

Rapid Fire Round

• Best Book Ever Read: Beyond Black's Law Dictionary, Niyati reveals the book that left her saying "Wow!"

• Life's Mantra: What saying does she turn to when faced with challenges? Is it "Hakuna Matata" or "YOLO"?

• Can't-Live-Without Item: Niyati shares the one thing she absolutely can't live without.

Best Professional Advice

Niyati leaves us with the most impactful advice she's received during her legal journey.

Tune in for an engaging discussion that combines legal insights, personal anecdotes, and career wisdom! 🎧📚