- When did you first get involved with the OBA?
I became involved with the OBA in 2024. As a relatively new call in Canada, joining the OBA was an intentional step to integrate into the legal community and contribute meaningfully to the profession here.
- What is your role on the OBA Business Law Section?
I serve as Secretary of the OBA Business Law Section as well as CPD Liaison of the Not for Profit/Charity Law Section. The roles allow me to stay closely engaged with the Section’s initiatives while supporting strategic planning and member engagement.
- What is/are your specific area(s) of practice?
My practice focuses on corporate and commercial law, as well as not-for-profit and charity law. I work with businesses and faith-based and charitable organizations to structure, govern, and grow sustainably while remaining compliant.
- How long have you been practicing?
I have been practicing law for roughly 15 years in total, including the past 2 years in Canada- long enough that I occasionally have to pause and do the math. That blend of international and Canadian experience gives me a broad perspective when dealing with clients and advising them on governance, risk, and strategic growth.
- What is the most challenging aspect of your job?
One of the most challenging aspects is navigating complex regulatory frameworks while ensuring clients clearly understand their obligations. The law can be nuanced; translating it into practical, business-oriented advice is both the challenge and the responsibility.
- What is the most interesting or fulfilling aspect of your job?
The most fulfilling part of my work is achieving my clients’ goals, especially guiding them through seamless transitions, whether it is incorporation, restructuring, or governance reform. I genuinely enjoy simplifying complex legal processes and translating regulatory requirements into clear, practical steps that clients can confidently act on. I also find it deeply meaningful to support churches and charitable organizations in strengthening their governance and compliance so they can focus fully on advancing their mission.
- If you were not practicing in your current area of law, what other area(s) of law could you see yourself in and why?
Real estate law. It complements corporate and commercial work naturally particularly in transactions, asset structuring, and development. I see it as a strategic extension of my current practice and will expand into it in the near future.
- What are you excited for as an executive member of the OBA Law Business Section?
I am excited to contribute to initiatives that foster mentorship, knowledge-sharing, and practical professional development, especially for internationally trained lawyers integrating into the Canadian legal market. There is tremendous value in creating spaces where experience and fresh perspectives intersect.
- What is the one thing you would like to see the OBA Business Law Section do this year?
I would love to see more programming that bridges legal theory and real-world business strategy, sessions that bring lawyers and business leaders together to discuss emerging issues like governance trends, regulatory reform, and cross-border business growth.
- Can you mention one exciting thing you have worked on recently?
I am currently working on a complex multi-million-dollar transaction. It is a fast-moving, highly collaborative mandate that calls for thoughtful structuring, close coordination among multiple stakeholders, and strategic risk management to drive a smooth and successful closing.
- Where did you go to law school?
I completed my law degree in India and later pursued my Master of Laws (LL.M.) at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. My academic journey gave me both common law foundations and an international legal perspective.
- What was the most helpful thing you learned in law school?
Law school taught me how to read and interpret the language of legislation with precision. Beyond doctrine, it instilled professionalism, discipline, and the importance of analytical rigor.
- What is the one piece of advice you wish someone had given you when you were still a student?
Don’t worry. No two journeys are the same. Your path may not look like anyone else’s, but success often arrives sooner than you think. Focus on growth, not comparison.
- What is your go-to mental health wellness activity?
I love spending time with my children. Their optimism reminds me that anything is possible. I also enjoy flying home for my mother’s traditional food, which is comforting and one of life’s best resets.
- What is your go-to coffee order?
A cappuccino- simple, classic, and reliable.
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