Bengaluru Hosts 13th LexTalk World APAC Conference on AI, Legal Innovation

As technology continues to reshape the legal profession at pace, the 13th LexTalk World Conference & Exhibition APAC (Asia-Pacific) brought together more than 300 senior legal leaders, policymakers, jurists, and technology innovators at the Radisson Blu Atria, Bengaluru, on June 11, 2026.

Conceptualised and executed by MantraNex Vista Pvt Ltd, the day-long conference was held under the theme “AI & Law: The Asian Frontier”, positioning India’s innovation capital as a key platform for debating the future of legal practice and legal technology.

Abhishek Gourav, Co-Founder and Director of MantraNex Vista Pvt Ltd, opened the proceedings with a welcome address, followed by a traditional lamp-lighting ceremony. The opening keynote on technology in law was delivered by Dr Lalit Bhasin, President of the Society of Indian Law Firms (SILF), setting the tone for a day of forward-looking discussions on the evolving role of artificial intelligence in the legal sector.

A key highlight of the conference was the formal launch of Series 1 of the India Legal Tech & AI Report 2026. The report examines how technology is reshaping Indian jurisprudence, highlighting the shift from traditional courtroom practice to AI-assisted contracting, compliance, and corporate advisory work. It is expected to serve as a reference for legal teams navigating rapid technological change over the coming year.

Sessions Focus on Practice, Governance and Risk

The first panel, “AI in Legal Practice: Transforming Research, Compliance, and Legal Operations in the Indian Context”, featured Smitha Chandrashekar, Legal Director at Harman International, among other senior counsel. Discussions focused on how generative AI tools are already reshaping contract drafting, legal research, and advisory workflows.

The second panel, “Regulation, Data Protection, and AI Governance: South Asia in a Global Frame”, brought together Antony Alex, Founder & CEO of Rainmaker; Sivani Peesapati, Director of the Cyber Security Lab at GE Healthcare; and Yogesh Naik, Senior Legal Counsel at Volvo Group India. The panel examined how organisations are aligning operations with India’s DPDP Act 2023 and emerging regional data protection frameworks across ASEAN.

A focused case study session by Nishi Shafton Williams, Senior Manager – Service Delivery, and Gurupyari Dwivedi, Vice President – Service Delivery, both from ABiz Corporation, showcased practical examples of legal team transformation through technology adoption.

The third panel, “Intellectual Property in the Age of AI: Ownership, Authorship & Enforcement”, featured Krishna Chellapilla, Head – Patents, Prosecution and Copyrights at Tata Consultancy Services, and Sanjay Jain, Founder & Managing Partner of Lex Corp. The discussion addressed complex questions around patentability of AI-assisted inventions and evolving global intellectual property frameworks.

The fourth panel, “India’s Role in the Emerging Global LegalTech Ecosystem”, included Amit Anand, India Head Legal / VP Legal at Adobe, and Shalini Chawla, Patent Specialist at ITC Limited, who shared insights on automation platforms and improving internal legal operations.

A second case study was presented by Kapil Singhal, Chief Executive Officer of CaseDocker, titled “The AI-Powered Legal WorkDesk: CaseDocker’s Vision for Seamless Operations”, highlighting how integrated platforms are streamlining legal workflows.

The fifth panel, “Digital Forensics, Data Privacy & Cybersecurity Investigations: Managing Evidence, Risk and Response”, featured Jagannath PV, Global Data Privacy Officer at LTIMindtree; Sushma Shankar, Vice President – Legal at Accenture; Rakesh Kumarswamy Udupi, Associate Vice President at Infosys Ltd; and Punya Patra, Senior Counsel at the Supreme Court of India and Hub Innovation Lead at Novartis Healthcare. The panel explored how legal teams can manage evidence, risk, and response in increasingly complex cyber threat environments. Several other experienced professionals also participated in the discussion.

Tribute and Recognition

The event also paid tribute to Shri G. Sridhar, Secretary to the Government of Karnataka, Department of Parliamentary Affairs and Legislation, who was the Chief Guest. He was felicitated by Dr Lalit Bhasin and Abhishek Gourav for his contributions to legislative affairs and governance.

Legal Honour Global Awards, APAC 2026

The afternoon concluded with the LexTalk World Legal Honour Global Awards, APAC 2026 – Bengaluru, recognising excellence across the legal and corporate ecosystem.

Among the distinguished honourees were Srijit Mukherjee (Kocho), Saurabh Malhotra (Intertek), Amit Anand (Adobe), Punya Patra (Novartis), Apoorva Sane, Raga Sai Sudha K, Sivaramakrishnan M.S., Peenaz Moshraf (WFS Bengaluru), Trisom Sahu, Balaji Mohan (Trianz Digital Consulting), Yogesh Naik (Volvo Group India), and Yawar Usmani (mooMark).

Forward-thinking organisations recognised for excellence included CaseDocker, Lex Corp, ASG & Partners, Amadi, and ABiz Corporation.

Closing the event, Abhishek Gourav thanked speakers, sponsors, and delegates, noting that the conference had moved beyond theoretical debate to foster a growing community actively shaping the future of the Asian legal frontier.


LexTalk World is a global forum dedicated to excellence, innovation, and thought leadership in the legal profession, bringing together corporate leaders, technologists, and practitioners to shape the future of legal operations and cross-border governance.

 

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