Welcome to The Leadership Lounge with The CEO Magazine! In this episode, Shweta sits down with Advocate Sushila Ram Varma, Founder of The Indian Lawyer & Allied Services — one of India’s pioneering full-service law firms that blend legal expertise with business insight. From being a first-generation woman lawyer from Darjeeling to leading a PAN-India practice, Sushila’s story is one of courage, resilience, and purpose. She opens up about breaking gender barriers in law, building client trust across decades, and why she believes the future of corporate law lies in “preventive lawyering.” Sushila also shares her insights on how businesses can use law as a tool for growth, the importance of early legal intervention for startups, and the evolving role of women in leadership and policy. In this episode, we cover:

1. Sushila Ram Varma’s early journey and inspiration to pursue law
2. How she built The Indian Lawyer & Allied Services from the ground up
3. Her philosophy of “preventive lawyering” and client trust
4. Women’s leadership in law and the changing legal landscape
5. Legal advice for entrepreneurs and startups
6. The importance of mentorship and ethics in professional growth
7. The future of law, AI, and human judgment in legal practice

oin us for a powerful conversation that goes beyond courtrooms — about resilience, leadership, and the art of building lasting impact in a changing world. Subscribe for more episodes of Leadership Lounge with The CEO Magazine, where we bring you stories of India’s trailblazers and changemakers redefining their industries

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