ACoS Annual Meet 2024

The ACoS Annual Meet and International Summit 2024, themed "Viksit Bharat @ 2047: The Role of the Legal Profession in Building a Developed Nation," convened over 150 legal professionals, including General Counsel from multinational companies, senior legal experts from top law firms, and key figures from India Inc. The event provided an in-depth look at the crucial role legal professionals will play in shaping India's path towards development by 2047.

Key topics addressed during the summit included making India a global hub for arbitration, strategies for successful cross-border transactions, compliance and risk mitigation strategies for economic offences, and ESG and sustainability goals for a developed India. These sessions were designed to explore India's evolving legal infrastructure and how it can contribute to global business leadership while upholding high ethical and governance standards.

The event featured distinguished speakers such as Sasmit Patra, Member of Parliament; Justice Rakesh Tiwari, Former Acting Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court; Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal, President of DSCRDC and former Judge of the Delhi High Court; and Manoj Kumar, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Law and Justice. Their insights emphasized the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in the legal field, the vital contributions of women lawyers and judges, and the importance of a strong legal framework to inspire investor trust and support India's development.

Legal professionals, particularly in-house counsel, are encouraged to attend future editions of this summit to gain valuable insights into their pivotal role in shaping India's future. The event offers opportunities to engage with peers, discuss pressing legal issues, and contribute to the nation's development goals.