Some of India Inc’s senior General Counsels have together to launch the General Counsels’ Association of India (GCAI).
The objective of the association is to create a robust platform run, managed, and operated by General Counsels across India in order to create a distinct professional identity and voice for General Counsels.
Amongst the senior General Counsels who have associated themselves with the initiative are Sanjeev Gemawat, Dalmia Bharat; Akhil Prasad, Boeing India, Manjaree Chowdhary, Maruti Suzuki; Tejal Patil, OYO; Sameet Gambhir, DCM; Sameer Chugh, Bharti Group; Manish Lamba, DLF and Parvesh Kheterpal, Feedback Infra.
GCAI aims to be the premier association to serve the diversified needs of the in-house counsels, who are qualified law graduates holding a degree in law duly recognized by the Bar Council of India. In-house counsels are in employment with organizations, responsible for the enforcement of law and governance in their respective organizations, including handling all its legal matters.
It will also help to enhance the growth and quality of in-house legal professionals who can leverage the collective knowledge and wisdom of experienced members through collaboration and exchange of ideas.