Arjit Benjamin, Advocate with Experience in ADR & Litigation Talks about Networking and Challenges Faced by Second Generation Lawyer

This interview on SuperLawyer features Arjit Benjamin – an advocate experienced in ADR and litigation – who reflects on his professional journey and shares insights on networking, niche practice and the unique challenges faced as a second-generation lawyer.

The discussion delves into the following topics:

• His motivation for choosing law as a career and how his background shaped that decision.
• The current trends in intellectual property practice, including procedural reforms, digitisation of filings, and judicial developments in patent and trademark law.
• His perspective on conferences and professional relationships, emphasizing meaningful connections beyond transactional networking.
• Networking tips specifically for first-generation lawyers, focusing on leveraging personal networks, sharing experiences, and building credibility through work, not just contacts.
• His experience handling consumer law and NDPS-related litigation, and why consumer law remains a promising niche for emerging lawyers.
• Reflections on using legal-tech tools in practice – how AI and contract automation are reshaping advisory work while reinforcing that human judgment remains irreplaceable.