Hemant Batra — CEO
Redefining the Practice of Law Across Borders & Reinventing Legal Practice for the Modern Era. With over three decades of legal leadership, I have advised Fortune 500s, multilateral bodies, and sovereign institutions on complex corporate, constitutional, commercial, and transactional legal matters. Currently, I serve as a Senior Legal Consultant at Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co., leading growth ventures and developing legal strategy alongside the firm's founding partners. Simultaneously, I act as a Senior Legal Consultant to multiple United Nations bodies, with a deep focus on legislative policy, legal reform, global compliance, and development law. As LinkedIn’s 2024 #TopVoice in five key areas—Venture Capital, Contract Negotiation, Leadership Development, Conflict Management, and Business Networking, I regularly shape discourse on the future of law, innovation in legal services, and governance. Host of Sansad TV’s flagship series: 75 Years: Laws That Shaped India. Podcaster & Blogger at The Mentor Talk – sharing career strategies for young lawyers, reflections on legal transformation, and conversations at the intersection of law, leadership, and legacy. Now, I’m also leading a bold shift, championing Virtual Law Firms (VLFs) and Alternative Legal Service Providers (ALSPs) that break the mould of traditional legal practice. My mission is to democratize legal expertise, unlock global collaboration, and future-proof the profession. I champion these models, combining global legal talent with seamless technology to reshape service delivery, governance, and impact. 🔹Author of the bestseller The Law Firm Playbook: Reinventing Legal Practice for the Modern Era – available on Amazon, Kindle, Flipkart, Barnes & Noble. 🔹 Columnist & Blogger on legal innovation, governance, and entrepreneurship. 🔹 Podcast Host sharing career strategy, AI + law insights, and profound industry commentary. 🔹 Mentor to young lawyers and legal startups seeking purposeful, modern careers. Global Positions Held: Vice President & Former Secretary General, SAARCLAW Member, Union of International Associations (Belgium) Chairperson, ACES Jury Panel (Singapore–Malaysia) Let’s connect if you're building, investing in, or advising the future of law. Open to global collaborations, speaking engagements, and advisory mandates. Let’s collaborate: hbatra15@gmail.com | linktr.ee/lawbatra
Stackforce AI infers this person is a legal expert specializing in corporate law and international relations.
Location: Greater Delhi, Delhi, India
Experience: 34 yrs 3 mos
Skills
- Legal Strategy
- Business Development
- Legal Reform
- Compliance Models
- Podcasting
- Public Speaking
- Media Engagement
- Leadership Development
- International Relations
- Leadership
Career Highlights
- Three decades of legal leadership experience.
- LinkedIn's 2024 Top Voice in multiple areas.
- Pioneer in Virtual Law Firms and Alternative Legal Service Providers.
Work Experience
The Mentor Talk
Podcaster (2 yrs 8 mos)
Shardul Amarchand Mangaldas & Co
Senior Legal Consultant & Lead – Strategic Ventures (3 yrs)
Self-employed
Corporate & Commercial Lawyer - Public Policy Advocate (1 yr 8 mos)
Parliament of India
Host – Laws That Shaped India (Sansad TV) (4 yrs 11 mos)
Indian School of Public Policy
Faculty Member (9 mos)
Union of International Associations - UIA
Elected Active Life Member - General Assembly (8 yrs 8 mos)
Sound Leadership
Advisory Board Member (5 yrs 6 mos)
SAARCLAW
Vice President (10 yrs)
Secretary General (2 yrs 2 mos)
ACES Awards
Chairman, Panel of Jury (11 yrs 8 mos)
Indian National Bar Association
Chairman, South Asia Committee (11 yrs 9 mos)
Indian School of Business
Mentor - DLabs (7 mos)
Guest Lecturer (10 yrs 6 mos)
FORE School of Management, New Delhi
Visiting Faculty (4 yrs 6 mos)
UNAIDS
Member (1 yr 3 mos)
World NGO Day Initiative (WND), London
Hony. Director, South Asia Region (2 yrs 4 mos)
UNDP
Senior Project Legal Adviser (9 yrs 8 mos)
United Nations
Regional Observer - Global Commission (HIV & Law) (10 mos)
External Senior Legal Consultant – UN & Global Bodies (20 yrs 6 mos)
Harvard Law School
Guest Lecturer (4 yrs 5 mos)
SAARCLAW Research And Publication Centre
Editor-in-Chief (10 yrs 6 mos)
Hekbat
Founder - Creative Brand (13 yrs 7 mos)
Organization for International Cooperation (OIC), USA
Advisory Board Member (11 yrs)
Kaden Boriss Global - Legal & Business Strategists
Founder & Executive Managing Partner (6 yrs 8 mos)
Founder - Hony. Chairman (13 yrs)
Founder & Counsel (15 yrs)
International Infrastructure and Construction Law Arbitration Moot, Singapore
Chairperson (7 yrs 5 mos)
SAARCLAW
Hony. Vice President (4 yrs 8 mos)
AKNOI
Founder (14 yrs 3 mos)
Kesar Dass B. & Associates
Sr. Partner (10 yrs 8 mos)
Amarchand & Mangaldas & Suresh A Shroff & Co
Associate (3 yrs 11 mos)
Education
Official Certificate Course - 6 Weeks at University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) - Professional at Panjab University
Program at Harvard Law School
Official Certificate Course - 4 Weeks at ESSEC Business School
Official Certificate Course - 4 Weeks at Leiden University
Certificate - Developing Your Musicianship at Berklee College of Music
Grade 10 - Schooling at Senior Model High School, Sector 16, Chandigarh (UT)
B.A. at DAV College, Chandigarh