What We Do
The Secretariat
Stakeholder Participation
We encourage holding stakeholder consultations among our members and distinguished experts, and key stakeholders in the Indian and Global AI markets.
AI Standardisation
We advocate to develop India-centric AI-related legal & policy standards & certification methods based on relevance & impact of use cases of AI products and services which is market-ready and risk-centric.
Join our Network.
Join the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law
In collaboration with VLiGTA, ISAIL has opened up to accept calls for membership.
We invite lawyers, entrepreneurs, public policy professionals, technology scientists and developers to join our community.
Step 1
Head over to isail.in/test and take the Membership Eligibility Test to see if you qualify!
Step 2
You're one step closer to becoming a member! To apply, simply send your test score screenshot and Profile/CV/Resume to akash@isail.co.in.
Step 3
If you're a good fit based on your profile and test results, you'll be approved as a member. After approval, complete the payment and you'll receive a certificate of membership from the Secretariat.
Membership Fees
Students & Research Scholars (India-based, annual)
500 INR
Professionals (India-based, annual)
2,000 INR
Professionals only (India-based, lifetime)
30,000 INR
Based on careful consideration, we have decided the following membership fees for foreign members at ISAIL.IN
Students & Research Scholars (foreign, annual)
20 USD
Professionals (foreign, annual)
60 USD
Professionals only (foreign, lifetime)
2,000 USD
Eligibility Criteria
Original Criteria as of January 12, 2023
Only the following are eligible to become the ordinary members of the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law:
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Indian or Foreign Nationals, who possess a government identification document
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Professionals in the fields of law, technology and public policy (must be graduates)
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Based on the recommendations of VLiGTA and our office bearers, we may request applicants to voluntarily submit a government-issued ID for identity verification and security purposes.
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However, in accordance with data protection norms in India or the applicant's place of residence, applicants have the right to refuse this request.
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Membership requests will be evaluated and decided upon as per the Guidelines on Presence and Activities in Online Groups and Workspaces (https://isail.in/guidelines) and other relevant by-laws of the Trust, in compliance with Indian laws. Memberships are subject to annual renewal.
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Membership Benefits.
We acknowledge that those who are interested in the Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law would like to know the advantages of being an ISAIL member. You can review the list of membership benefits available to various membership levels.
Networking and Knowledge Sharing Benefits
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Complementary subscription to indian.substack.com for 1 year, providing access to exclusive content and insights on AI law and policy in India
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Free access to attend the Indian Conference(s) on AI and Law, enabling members to learn from and engage with leading experts in the field
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Access to a member directory and online community platform, making it easy to find and connect with other members based on shared interests or complementary expertise
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Opportunities to participate in member-only events, webinars, and discussion forums, facilitating knowledge sharing and learning
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Professional Development and Recognition
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Exclusive for Committee Members: Eligibility to apply for ISAIL's coveted committees, offering the chance to contribute to shaping the organisation's priorities and initiatives on policy, AI start-ups, and organisational engagement
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Exclusive for Committee Members: Highlight your contributions and expertise through featured profiles, interviews, and spotlights, giving you visibility and recognition in the AI law and policy community
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Exclusive for Committee Members: Opportunity to propose and host key events, committee sessions, and roundtables under the Indian Conference(s) on Artificial Intelligence and Law
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Exclusive for Committee Members: Develop your research portfolio as a member of ISAIL Committees, with your current and past research contributions featured on the ISAIL website as part of the AIStandard.io initiative
Mentorship and Advisory Support
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Access a network of advisors and mentors who can provide strategic advice, feedback on your research, and support for your professional development goals
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Benefit from peer-to-peer level mentorship throughout your membership to improve your research skills, expand your career opportunities, and sharpen your professional focus in technology and AI policy
By joining ISAIL, you will become part of a vibrant community of experts, researchers, and practitioners who are passionate about advancing responsible AI development and governance. ISAIL membership offers unparalleled opportunities for networking, knowledge sharing, professional development, and recognition in the rapidly evolving field of AI law and policy.
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FAQs
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Is there a reason to ask for a fee for the membership of ISAIL?
Response. Yes. Our request for a membership fee to be paid has to do with the bye-laws of the Trust and our concern that we require our potential members to be participatory and committed. The fee is affordable and a procedural requirement. The membership fees paid by you will be counted as exempted under the Sections 12A & 80G of the Income Tax Act, 1961.
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What are the benefits of the membership of ISAIL?
Response. You can contact us to know the details regarding the membership of ISAIL at executive@isail.co.in. Akash from the ISAIL team will reach out to you. Also, you can check the list of benefits above .
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Are students permitted to join ISAIL as a member?
Response. Yes, students of law, technology and policy courses are eligible to become members. The eligibility criteria for students to become the members of ISAIL is clearly stipulated above.
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Are the benefits listed for individual ISAIL members guaranteed? What happens if I don't receive some of the benefits as described?
Response. At ISAIL, we’re all about helping our members thrive in the dynamic world of AI law and ethics. We put a lot of heart into providing benefits like networking opportunities, mentorship, and resources to help you grow. But here’s the thing—while we work hard to deliver these perks, they’re meant to be opportunities, not promises carved in stone.
We believe in creating a space where you can connect, learn, and advance your career. But the experiences you have may vary depending on how you engage, what you’re interested in, and the resources available at the time. We can’t guarantee that everything will line up perfectly for every member, but we’re here to support you as much as we can.
If something’s not quite working out the way you expected, don’t hesitate to reach out to our membership team at akash@isail.co.in. We’re always happy to chat and see how we can better support your journey.
In the end, being a part of ISAIL is about joining a vibrant community of AI enthusiasts and accessing tools to help you grow. While we can’t promise every outcome, we’re excited to have you on board and are committed to making your experience as rewarding as possible.
We open the Call for Research Interns.
Under a research collaboration with VLiGTA, the research & innovation division of Indic Pacific Legal Research LLP, ISAIL has opened the call to invite law students (undergraduate and postgraduate) in their respective fields of law and public policy to apply to be recruited as a Research Intern.
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Interested applicants must apply by emailing their Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Statement of Purpose (SoP) in an email with subject "Internship Application - ISAIL" at executive@isail.co.in.
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Our team will get back to you in 2-3 working days on the status of your application and contact you.
Kindly remember, anyone who is recruited as an intern under ISAIL has to agree to adhere with the ISAIL Guidelines.
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Applicants must agree to mention their internship experience at ISAIL in their records, such as resumes, CVs, and online profiles. This is a mandatory requirement for accepting the internship offer.
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Failure to recognize and acknowledge the ISAIL internship experience may result in the certificate of completion being considered as ceased or invalid.
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Applicants must keep ISAIL informed about their relevant faculty member or placements committee to ensure proper communication and recognition of the internship experience.
Guidelines
The Secretariat
Since our founding in 2018, Indian Society of Artificial Intelligence and Law has developed and grown in a positive direction. We’re very proud of the diversity of our team, and their abilities to contribute their own unique experience and skills to our efforts.
Abhivardhan
Founder, Chairperson & Managing Trustee
Anil Thakur
Trustee
Mridutpal Bhattacharyya
Chief Policy Advisor
Pratejas Tomar
Chief Strategy Advisor
Indu B Srivastava
Chief Financial Officer & Trustee
Akash Manwani
Secretary-General
Aditya Jakki
Chief Media Advisor
Curator, The Bharat Pacific Podcasts
The Advisory Council
The Advisory Council of ISAIL consists of some of the best minds and thought leaders in the field of artificial intelligence ethics and law cum policy. To know more about the rules applicable to the members of the Advisory Council, you can refer to the Charter of The Bharat Pacific Forum.
The Advisory Council
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Mr Sanjay Notani
President, Advisory Council
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Senior Partner, Economic Laws Practice, India
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Mr Bogdan Grigorescu
Vice-President, Advisory Council
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Senior Technical Lead – Engineering and Automation, Direct Line Insurance Group London, United Kingdom
Sanad Arora
Special Executive Advisor
Trishla Parihar
Special Executive Advisor
Bhavana J Sekhar
Special Executive Advisor
Kapil Naresh
Special Executive Advisor
Distinguished Experts of the Advisory Council
Law
Rodney D Ryder
Founding Partner
Scriboard
Law
Ish Jain
Senior Partner
Regius Legal
Technology & Policy
Dr Hoda Al Khzaimi
Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering
New York University Abu Dhabi
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Co-Chair, Global Future Council for Cyber Security
World Economic Forum
Technology
Richard Self
Senior Lecturer in Governance of Advanced and Emerging Technologies
University of Derby
Management
Dr Shiva Kakkar
Assistant Professor
XLRI Jamshedpur
Technology
Sreedhar Kosaraju
Chairman & Founder
DeepTech Naipunya Foundation
Law
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Ankit Sahni
Intellectual Property & Technology Law Specialist
Risk Management
Roger Spitz
Chairperson
Disruptive Futures Institute
Technology & Policy
Mohammed Soliman
Director, Strategic Technologies and Cyber Security Program
Middle East Institute
Law
Dr Cristina Vanberghen
Professor and Senior Expert
European Commission
Technology
Shirsha Ray Chaudhari
Director of Engineering, TR Labs
Thomson Reuters
Technology
Dr Chiranjiv Roy, PhD
VP/Global Head of Data Sciences & Applied AI
C5i.ai
Public Policy
Rupak Chattopadhyay
President and CEO
Forum of Federations, Canada
Technology
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Gaurav Agarwal
Senior Director Customer Service Technology
eBay
Law
Manohar Samal
Principal Associate
Ratan Samal & Associates
Technology & Policy
Dr Vignesh Ram Guruswamy
Assistant Professor
Department of Geopolitics & International Relations
Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Law
Maksim Karliuk
Research Specialist
International Development Law Organisation
The ISAIL Committees
The R&D Committee
Incumbent Members of the Committee
Kailash Chauhan
Chairperson of the Committee
Supratim Bapuli (co-chairperson)
Samridhi Jain
Tushar Sharma
Sayee Tandale
Suhas Athreya
Sanjana Parisaboina
Pavithra Mannivannan
The Research Ethics Committee
Incumbent Members of the Committee
Ayush Chandra
Chairperson of the Committee
Malvika Gupta
Anshul Chaudhary
Prabhat Singh
Malak Sheth
Nupur Shah
Shruti Kakade
Sreelakshmi MS
Tvisha Zatakia
The Global Affairs Committee*
Incumbent Members of the Committee
Vishesh Chopra
Former Chairperson of the Committee
Vishwam Jindal
Our Former Chapters and Special Groups
ISAIL Nigeria
Formerly led by Udomo Ali
ISAIL-Lucknow Institute for a Greater Europe
Formerly led by Philippe Lefevre