S1 E37 Podcast with Lovleen Mishra, Deputy Manager- Legal, Quest Retail Pvt. Ltd. | LexDiscuss Cafe

In this engaging episode of the LexDiscuss Cafe Podcast, Avinash Tripathi sits down with Lovleen M., a seasoned legal professional with a diverse background. Join them as they explore various facets of Lovleen's career, educational journey, and insights into the legal field.

Key Discussion Points:

1. Introduction to Lovleen M.

Get to know Lovleen, her professional background, and the journey that led her to become a distinguished legal professional.

2. Studying Law at UPES

Lovleen shares her experiences and insights from her time at the University of Petroleum and Energy Studies (UPES), offering a glimpse into the unique academic environment and opportunities she encountered.

3. Choosing a Different Path

Discussing her decision not to pursue CLAT, Lovleen highlights the unique perspective and advantages gained from studying at an institution outside the National Law Schools.

4. Hindsight Wisdom

Reflecting on her law school days, Lovleen discusses what she might have done differently and the lessons learned from her academic experiences.

5. Overcoming Challenges

Lovleen opens up about her personal experience with a medical condition during law school and the valuable lessons she learned from overcoming these challenges.

6. Breaking the Stigma

Addressing mental health awareness, Lovleen shares her thoughts on the stigma surrounding mental health issues in society and the legal profession.

7. Career Transformation

From litigator to in-house counsel, Lovleen offers advice for legal professionals considering a shift in their career paths and the skills needed for a successful transition.

8. Startup Legal Needs

Lovleen provides insights on when startups should consider hiring their first legal consultant or advisor, emphasizing the importance of early legal guidance.

9. Three Legal Priorities for Startups

Highlighting often overlooked aspects, Lovleen identifies three key legal priorities that early-stage startups should focus on to ensure compliance and long-term success.

Rapid Fire Round:

• Morning Person or Night Owl?

• Favorite Legal Thriller Book or Movie?

• Historical Figure for Dinner?

• Debunking a Legal Myth

• Coffee or Tea?

10. Generative AI in the Legal World

Lovleen discusses the potential of leveraging generative AI for legal processes and its impact on the legal industry.

11. AI Challenges

Exploring the unique challenges that arise from the use of AI in legal contexts, Lovleen provides her perspective on navigating these issues effectively.

Tune in for a captivating conversation that covers legal insights, personal experiences, and the evolving landscape of law and technology! 🎙️⚖️🌟