The Global Legal Convention 2026, organized by ETLegalWorld, is a premier event dedicated to exploring the intersection of law and digital transformation. Scheduled for March 13-14, 2026, at the Four Seasons Hotel in Mumbai, this third edition brings together legal luminaries, policymakers, and industry leaders to discuss the evolving landscape of the legal profession in the digital age.
The convention's theme, "Law Goes Digital: The Rise of the Digital Lawyer," addresses critical topics such as AI-driven advocacy, digital compliance ecosystems, cross-border data governance, ESG accountability, and smart contract enforcement. Attendees will engage in over 15 sessions, including keynotes and panel discussions, featuring more than 60 speakers and attracting over 500 legal leaders.
In addition to insightful sessions, the event offers ample networking opportunities, an expo hall showcasing the latest legal technologies, and the prestigious Global Legal Awards 2025-26, recognizing excellence and innovation in the legal field. Notable speakers include Justice D.Y. Chandrachud, former Chief Justice of India, and Justice Ravindra V. Ghuge of the Bombay High Court.
Legal professionals, including general counsels, law firm partners, corporate legal teams, and legal tech innovators, should attend to gain valuable insights into the future of legal practice, understand emerging challenges, and connect with peers and thought leaders driving the digital transformation of the legal industry.
Speakers(30)
Adv. Ashish Shelar
Hon'ble Minister Information Technology & Cultural Affairs at Government of Maharashtra
Adv. Ashish Shelar is the Hon'ble Minister for Information Technology & Cultural Affairs in the Government of Maharashtra.
Amritha Salian
General Counsel at Chiratae Ventures
Amritha Salian is the General Counsel at Chiratae Ventures, overseeing legal and compliance matters.
Anand Vardhan
Group General Counsel at Piramal
Anand Vardhan is the Group General Counsel at Piramal, overseeing the company's legal functions.
Ananya Sharma
Group General Counsel at JSW Steel
Ananya Sharma serves as the Group General Counsel at JSW Steel, managing legal operations.
Ashwani Bhatia
Whole Time Member at SEBI
Ashwani Bhatia serves as a Whole Time Member at SEBI, contributing to securities regulation in India.
Avnit Singh Arora
Director Arbitration & Conciliation at Department of Legal Affairs
Avnit Singh Arora is the Director of Arbitration & Conciliation at the Department of Legal Affairs.
Damini Marwah
Group Chief Legal Counsel and Chief Ethics Officer at Axis Bank
Damini Marwah is the Group Chief Legal Counsel and Chief Ethics Officer at Axis Bank, ensuring legal compliance and ethical standards.
Deepak Acharya
Dr. Akhil Prasad
Board Member, Group General Counsel, Company Secretary at Boeing
Dr. Akhil Prasad holds multiple roles at Boeing, including Board Member, Group General Counsel, and Company Secretary.
Dr. Justice D Y Chandrachud
Former Chief Justice of India
Dr. Justice D Y Chandrachud served as the Chief Justice of India, contributing significantly to the Indian judiciary.
Dr. Lalit Bhasin
President at Society of Indian Law Firms
Dr. Lalit Bhasin is the President of the Society of Indian Law Firms, advocating for legal professionals in India.
Gautam Chabra
Partner- Projects at Trilegal
Gautam Chabra is a Partner in the Projects practice at Trilegal, advising on infrastructure and energy projects.
Harshdeep Arora
Senior Vice President & Head Legal at HCL Tech
Harshdeep Arora leads the legal department at HCL Tech as Senior Vice President & Head Legal.
Hemant Kumar
Group Legal Advisor at Larsen & Toubro Ltd.
Hemant Kumar is the Group Legal Advisor at Larsen & Toubro Ltd., overseeing legal strategies and compliance.
Hemanth Kumar
Group Legal Advisor and Global General Counsel at LT
Hemanth Kumar, serving as LT's Group Legal Advisor and Global General Counsel, will provide the opening addresses on both days of the convention.
Hon'ble Justice DY Chandrachud
Former Chief Justice of India
Hon'ble Justice DY Chandrachud, the former Chief Justice of India, will deliver the inaugural address on Day 2 of the Global Legal Convention 2026.
Hon'ble Shree Chandrashekhar
Chief Justice at Bombay High Court
Hon'ble Shree Chandrashekhar serves as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court and is scheduled to deliver a keynote address on Day 1 of the Global Legal Convention 2026.
Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge
Judge at Bombay High Court
Justice Ravindra Vithalrao Ghuge is a judge at the Bombay High Court, known for his contributions to the legal field.
Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan
Judge at Bombay High Court
Justice Somasekhar Sundaresan serves as a judge at the Bombay High Court, with a focus on legal jurisprudence.
Karttikeya Siingh
Chief of Corporate Affairs and General Counsel at Mobius Energy
Karttikeya Siingh serves as the Chief of Corporate Affairs and General Counsel at Mobius Energy, overseeing legal and corporate affairs.
Leena Tibrewal
Co-Founder & CEO at My-Contracts
Leena Tibrewal is the Co-Founder & CEO of My-Contracts, leading innovations in contract management.
Maulik Vyas
Senior Assistant Editor at The Economic Times
Maulik Vyas, Senior Assistant Editor at The Economic Times, will deliver the welcome address at the Global Legal Convention 2026.
Meenal Maheswari
Chief Operations and Governance Officer at Tradium Inc
Meenal Maheswari serves as the Chief Operations and Governance Officer at Tradium Inc., focusing on operational excellence.
Saakar S. Yadav
Founder & CMD at Lexlegis.ai
Saakar Yadav is the Founder & CMD of Lexlegis.ai, pioneering AI solutions in the legal domain.
Sayantan Banerjee
Senior Corporate Counsel at Microsoft’s Corporate, External and Legal Affairs (CELA)
Sayantan Banerjee is a Senior Corporate Counsel at Microsoft's CELA, specializing in corporate legal matters.
Smriti Sharma
Senior Counsel- Data Privacy at Aditya Birla Capital
Smriti Sharma is the Senior Counsel for Data Privacy at Aditya Birla Capital, focusing on data protection and privacy laws.
Tushar Ajinkya
Founder and Managing Partner at ThinkLaw
Tushar Ajinkya is the Founder and Managing Partner at ThinkLaw, leading legal strategies and solutions.
Vicky Gala
Associate Managing Director, Investigations, Diligence and Compliance practice at Kroll
Vicky Gala is the Associate Managing Director at Kroll, specializing in investigations and compliance.
Vikas Jalan
Vinayak Mishra
General Counsel at Lightspeed
Vinayak Mishra serves as the General Counsel at Lightspeed, managing legal affairs for the firm.
Event Details
- Date
- March 13-14, 2026
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇮🇳 Mumbai, India
- Four Seasons Hotel Mumbai
- Pricing
- ₹29,999 - ₹34,999 + GST
- Audience
- Legal professionals, including general counsels, law firm partners, corporate legal teams, and legal tech innovators.
- Attendees
- 500+ legal leaders