Legal Profession Futures: Resight India is launching in Delhi!

Resight India: Legal Profession Futures 

Hosted by RSGI x PwC India | New Delhi
Wednesday, 30th April | 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM 

About: RSGI is partnering with PwC India to bring together leaders of the commercial Indian legal market for a unique event to discuss and strategise around the future of the Indian legal profession. 

RSGI, the leading intelligence and advisory firm for the global legal market, will present highlights from its year-long study into the Indian legal market, which looks at Indian law firm development, the activities of foreign law firms and the purchasing patterns and preferences of clients. This presentation will form the backdrop to two panel conversations led by top experts that explore how Indian legal leaders should strategically prioritise in this fast-moving world.  

LOGISTICS 

• Date: Wednesday 30th April 2025 

• Venue: Taj Palace, 2, Sardar Patel Marg, Diplomatic Enclave, New Delhi, Delhi 110021 

• Timings: 5pm – 9pm   

• RSVP Form: here. 

AGENDA 

5:00 PM – 5:15 PM | Welcome & Opening Remarks 

• Lokesh Gulati to introduce their Chief Digital Officer, part of the Indian leadership team, Manpreet Singh Ahuja 

5:15 PM – 5:30 PM | Keynote Speech 

5:30 PM – 5:45 PM | Resight India Short Presentation 

• Topic: Resight India & Transformation in Legal Markets  

• Speakers: RSGI, Reena SenGupta, Executive Director

5:30 PM – 6:10 PM | Panel Discussion 1: AI in the Indian Legal Profession Today 

When the 2023 Goldman Sachs report stated that 40% of legal sector employees could be replaced by AI, it galvanised the industry. In this panel, industry leaders and AI developers will discuss the impact of AI on legal work, efficiencies and ethical concerns in both law firms and legal functions in India. Looking ahead, the panel will predict the direction which the legal sector and Indian business economy may go considering new AI regulation, cybersecurity risks and tech developments such as agentic AI.  

Panellists: 

• Boeing India, Akhil Prasad, Board member, Group General Counsel & Company Secretary  

• Sirion AI, Ajay Agarwal, Founder & CEO 

Discussion Points: 

• Current applications of AI in legal processes 

• Ethical and regulatory considerations 

• AI’s role in enhancing efficiency and creating new skills and competencies required for future GCs and law firm partners in the age of AI 

6:10 PM – 6:40 PM | Panel Discussion 2: Future Visions for Legal – The Profession in 2030 

As India’s economy rises to become the world’s third largest by 2030, the legal profession will face a rapidly shifting landscape shaped by geopolitical risks, regulatory complexity, and emerging technologies. This panel will examine how these forces are redefining legal work—challenging law firms and professional services to evolve and pushing lawyers to become not just legal experts but strategic partners to their clients in navigating uncertainty. 

Panellists: 

• JSA, Amit Kapur, Senior Partner 

• Moderator: RSGI, Reena SenGupta, Executive Director 

Discussion Points: 

• The keyways in which law firms and in-house legal departments will have to adapt & evolve by 2030 

• Identification of key risks that Indian legal leaders should prioritise 

• The five best ways to prioritise these risks and remain current? 

6:50 PM – 7:00 PM | Closing Remarks & Networking Drinks 

• Final thoughts from PwC Team 

• Open networking drinks, canapes, and a reception