What is TCLF
The Contemporary Law Forum is a student run, professionally supported blog established with the primary objective of promoting and publishing quality legal research on contemporary issues of law. TCLF further aims to act as a medium of discussion between multiple stakeholders of the legal industry through legal research and writing. With a guaranteed outreach across the diverse spectrum of the industry, the forum is an ideal place for the writing community to publish their thoughts on legal issues of contemporary relevance.
Our Team
TCLF is efficiently run and managed by a diverse and experienced group of editors, all of whom have one thing in common: an undying passion for legal research and writing. The Editorial Team consists of individuals who have been published by some of the leading legal journals, magazines as well as online platforms in the country. Further, the Public Outreach and IT team ensures the smooth functioning of the blog alongside maintaining an effective outreach of the blog across various platforms.
Shashwat Awasthi
Managing EditorShashwat Awasthi, the Managing Editor of the Forum, is a graduate of National Law University, Lucknow. He is currently associated with a leading commercial litigation chamber set in New Delhi. Shashwat is a highly motivated individual who tries to carry out each task with utmost precision and dedication. An avid mooter and researcher during his law school days, Shashwat represented his University at a number of prestigious national and international competitions. On the writing front, he has written for a number of popular journals and platforms including but not limited to the NLIU Law Review, RMLNLU Law Review, Live Law, EBC Practical Lawyer etc.
Anushka Singh
Managing EditorAnushka, the Co-Founder of the Forum, is a graduate of National Law University, Lucknow. She is currently associated with the Dispute Resolution team of a leading law firm in New Delhi. Anushka is a highly meticulous individual, with a deep interest in commercial laws and related fields. Over the years, Anushka has contributed to a number of popular platforms such as Live Law, Taxmann, The Indian Arbitration Blog etc. During her law school days, Anushka represented and won awards for her university at a number of international moots.
Aditya Singh
Associate EditorAditya Singh is a undergraduate law student hailing from Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University. His fervent passion for law extends to diverse fields, with particular interest in Arbitration Law, Insolvency Laws, Mergers and Acquisitions, and Security Laws. Aditya firmly believes that to excel as an editor, one must consistently push their boundaries by aspiring to write articles regularly and staying abreast of the latest advancements in the legal arena. He can be reached at adityasingh.rmlnlu@gmail.com.
Teams
Debarshi Chakraborty
Associate EditorDebarshi is a graduate of National Law University, Odisha, currently practicing law in Delhi. His areas of interest include constitutional law, arbitration, and commercial laws. Debarshi has academic publications on various journals and platforms including International Constitutional Law Journal. In addition to academic publications, Debarshi periodically contributes to national dailies such as The Telegraph, The Print, The Times of India, and The Statesman. During his college years, Debarshi participated in various moot court competitions and dedicated himself to mentoring teams. Prior to joining litigation, Debarshi worked with the capital markets team of a renowned Indian law firm.
Unnati Sinha
EditorUnnati Sinha is currently a fourth-year law student at Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies. She takes an active interest in dispute resolution, including but not limited to Commercial Litigation and Alternate Dispute Resolution. She has worked as an intern for many law firms' dispute resolution teams, giving her the opportunity to learn about the nuances of arbitration. She is an enthusiastic researcher, and many reputable NLU blogs have recently highlighted her work.
Achala Baheti
__Achala is an undergraduate law student currently studying in Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University. Her fondness with law and its diverse scopes led her to be a part of the TCLF team to learn about the intricacies of this field. She is mostly approachable, if not found running around the campus juggling ten things at a time.
Ananya Soni
Associate EditorAnanya Soni is a final year undergraduate law student at the Tamil Nadu National Law University. During her time at law school, she has published multiple research papers, articles and blogs across various domains of national and global importance. Her publications include but are not limited to topics of labour laws, human rights laws, jurisprudential concepts, anti-trust laws, environment laws, corporate law, and commercial laws. She has delved into crucial conversations such as the necessity of implementing ILO’s C190 in India, and has also presented a unique perspective of studying competition law before the Advocacy head of the Competition Commission of India. She has worked in both civil law and criminal law spaces, as well as the not-for-profit space. Currently, Ananya’s long-term goals lie in the field of corporate and commercial matters.
Sakshi Tiwari
__Sakshi Tiwari is a second year law student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law university. She is actively involved in college activities including mooting and ADR competitions. She holds a profound passion for exploring law and can be usually found stressing over meeting deadlines. She can be reached at Sakshi.tshandilya@gmail.com
Siddharth Misra
___Siddharth Misra is a first-year law student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. He is fueled by a profound interest in debating, research, and writing. His eagerness to refine his analytical and argumentative skills is apparent as he actively seeks opportunities to delve into legal discourse. He is particularly excited about the prospect of working for The Contemporary Law Forum, aiming to channel his dedication into contributing to its objectives and furthering his understanding of law in dynamic contexts.
Yagya
Associate EditorYagya is an Associate at Clarus Law Associates, a law firm dealing in disputes (litigation and arbitration) arising in energy and infrastructure sector. He completed his BA LLB from Institute of Law, Nirma University, Ahmedabad. His research interests lie in the field of dispute resolution laws.
Kushagra Tolambia
Associate EditorKushagra Tolambia is a third year Law student of Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. His keen areas of interest are Competition /Anti-Trust, Securities Law, Corporate, Business and Commercial Laws including Arbitration and Dispute Resolution. You can reach him at kushagratolambia@gmail.com
Syed Umar Ashraf
__Syed Umar Ashraf is a first year student at Dr. Ram Manohar Lohiya National Law University, Lucknow. Actively seeking to deepen his understanding of legal intricacies, he displays eagerness for learning opportunities. Umar's enthusiasm aligns with his commitment to continuous personal and professional development, which is complemented by his profound interest in politics, public policy and doomscrolling on Twitter.