ISAIL AI Policy Academic Council Members
Academic Member (First Academic Council Member)
Jha Arunima
Membership Experience
20+ Months
About the Academic Member
As Arunima self-describes herself on LinkedIn:
"Hello! I’m Arunima, delighted to make your acquaintance.
As a TEDx Speaker, Author, and Specialized Legal Counsel with MBA in finance, I operate at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation, helping organizations navigate fast-evolving regulatory landscapes across multiple jurisdictions with a business-first, future-ready mindset.
With over 12 years of experience spanning corporate law, litigation, and leadership, I have had the privilege of serving as both an in-house strategist and an advocate before the Hon’ble Bombay High Court, bridging the worlds of courtroom advocacy and boardroom strategy.
My work covers over 200 cross-border transactions across the TMT (Technology, Media, and Telecom), Private Equity, M&A, and Sports Law sectors, collectively valued at over $500 million. I have protected and structured global IP portfolios generating more than $100 million in annual revenues, and helped companies achieve 30%+ operational efficiency gains through robust contract and compliance frameworks.
In addition to complex commercial work, I have represented clients before the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India, various High Courts, and quasi-judicial authorities, including the ED, CBI, and GST departments, offering end-to-end dispute resolution and regulatory defense under high-stakes scrutiny.
As an expert in privacy law and animal rights advocate with PETA, I believe that meaningful lawyering lies at the intersection of ethics, empathy, and impact.
Beyond practice, I mentor young lawyers and founders, create accessible legal content for a community of over 1,00,000+ learners, and advocate for AI governance, innovation scaling, and human rights in the digital age.
At my core, I am driven by a simple mission: to turn complex legalities into enablers of innovation, ensuring that progress, integrity, and purpose evolve together."
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