India Has No Dearth Of Talented Female Lawyers

By: Rachita Sharma, Managing Editor | Monday, 9 October 2023

The legal profession in India has long been a male-dominated sector. So much so that the country had the smallest representation of women in judiciary benches among 122 countries. According to a 2019 World Bank study, Indiaonly has three women judges in the Supreme Court and only 73 women judges in high courts.

Women are also severely unrepresented in the world of litigation. While speaking at an event a few months back, the Indian CJ DY Chandrachud highlighted the gender-gap in Indian legal profession. He presented statistics that said that for every 50,000 male lawyer enrolments in TN, there are only 5,000 female enrolments. But don’t let these stats mislead you into believing that India has a dearth of talented female lawyers. The same was mentioned by the CJI. In fact, women made up 30-45 percent of total enrolments across 5 National Law Universities in 2020-21.

It has been observed that women legal professionals prefer legal consulting. Currently, across top 30 Indian law firms, women make up about 30 percent of the partnerships. Although the number is nowhere near ideal, however, it has been consistently rising over the years. The current edition of Women Entrepreneur India magazine celebrates the most noteworthy women legal consultants across the country.

We introduce you to the story of Gurupyari Dwivedi, Vice President, ABIZ CORPORATION. Amidst her incredible success, Gurupyari has remained grounded by her spiritual path, drawing strength and guidance from the belief in a higher power. This unwavering faith has been a source of inspiration and resilience, enabling her to navigate challenges with grace and determination. The next name is Liliaan Daas. She is an IP attorney with specialization in White Collar criminal, civil and commercial laws. She is one of the top women leaders achieving remarkable milestones in the legal industry.

Joining them is Leena Tibrewal. She recognized the burden faced by legal professionals and embarked on a journey to revolutionize contract management through her innovative platform, "my- Contracts."Leena's expertise lies in digitizing and optimizing the contract management process using technology

Last yet not the least we have Priya Mamgain, Partner, Saga Legal. Armed with a B.Com Honors degree, Priya Mamgain pursued law and a post graduate degree in Company Secretary (CS). She earned a coveted gold medal in IPR laws from the prestigious Indian Law Institute. Her academic achievements are mirrored by her professional endeavors. From her involvement with prominent multinational corporations to collaborating with niche law firms and contributing to government initiatives, Priya's versatility shines through. Read on to know more about these women powerhouses. Do let us know your thoughts.