S1 E47 Insights from Anushree Saha: Navigating the Legal Landscape in Health Tech | LexDiscuss Cafe

In a recent LexDiscuss Cafe Podcast episode our host Avinash Tripathi has a conversation with Anushree Saha, who serves as General Counsel and Company Secretary at Qure.ai. Their chat would give the listeners a close look at the complex legal world of the fast-changing health tech industry.

A Look at Anushree's Career

To start the conversation, Avinash asked Anushree about her career story:

Q. For our listeners who are not aware of the amazing work that you have been doing so far, can you give them a brief introduction?

Moving to In-House Role

As a lawyer who has made a shift to an in-house role, Anushree shares useful insights:

Q. You started your career with a law-firm, then you shifted to an in-house role. How was your transition and how did you prepare for this?

Her view shows the skills and attitude needed to make a good switch.

How Qure.ai Makes a Difference

Anushree's work at Qure.ai catches the eye, as the company aims to make healthcare better through tech:

Q. Tell us about Qure.ai. What problem is it solving?

Her description of Qure.ai's goal shows the groundbreaking technological discoveries to address big health issues.

Building a Legal Department from Scratch

Kicking off a legal team in a fast-moving startup can be tough. Anushree shared her insights:

Q. What would you say were the key learnings in your opinion when you switched to an in-house team of a rapidly growing startup? How should one approach this situation when he/she is tasked to build the legal department from scratch?

Her thoughts are priceless for anyone in a similar spot or wanting to take on such a task.

Awards and Motivation

Getting noticed can boost your confidence and morale in any job:

Q. Congratulations on winning multiple awards, the latest of which I guess is the award at General Counsel Vision. How do these awards affect your motivation and hence your day-to-day working?

Anushree talked about how praise can push you to keep doing great work and stay committed to your job.

Dress Code in Startups

The dress code debate:

Q. Working for a startup, do you think there should be a special dress code for the legal professionals in the company?

This question kicked off a lively chat about workplace professionalism and self-expression.

Lowering Risks in Health Tech

Anushree's dispute resolution background shapes how she handles risk:

Q. You have experience in dispute resolution, with that background, how do you approach risk mitigation and management in the health tech sector?

Her tactics offer key insights on tackling legal hurdles in a fast-changing field.

Adopting New Tech

Tech plays a big part in today's legal work:

Q. Do you think leveraging technology would make your day-to-day job easier? If yes can you share some examples?

Anushree pointed out how technology could boost productivity in legal work.

Putting the POSH Act into Action

Following rules and regulations is a big part of the job:

Q. You mentioned POSH Act, how did you implement the act in your company? How can companies figure out if Posh applies to their company or not?

Her thoughts on following the rules offer direction to organizations aiming to stick to legal standards.

The Future of Legal Work with AI That Creates

AI is changing the legal scene:

Q. What are your thoughts on leveraging Generative AI to automate some of the repetitive legal processes? What would you say are the three most boring aspects of your job which van be taken over by Generative AI?

Anushree's view on AI's role in the legal field is exciting and food for thought to everyone.

Advice for Aspiring Legal Professionals

Anushree gives practical tips for law students who want to work in health tech startups:

Q. What should the law students who are currently in their law school be doing if they wish to land a job like you in a health startup?

Her ideas will motivate the next wave of legal experts.This eye-opening chat with Anushree Saha throws light on the legal complexities of the health tech field and gives great tips for lawyers at every career stage. If you want to know more about how law and tech overlap, make sure to listen to the whole episode on LexDiscuss Cafe!

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