Legal Sector Embraces Broader Education Through IIM Ahmedabad Collaboration

The Indian legal community is witnessing an unprecedented shift toward interdisciplinary learning as IIM Ahmedabad joins forces with Siril Amar Chand Mangaldas to establish a dedicated leadership academy. The move reflects a growing consensus that today’s lawyers must understand economics, technology, and public policy to serve modern corporations effectively.

Paridhi Adani, Gujarat head of a top law firm, said the collaboration is significant because IIM Ahmedabad has already integrated studies on the role of law in driving economic growth and enterprise innovation. She praised the institute’s openness to this forward‑thinking venture.

The newly formed Siril Shroff‑IIMA GC Leadership Academy will focus on skill‑sets that traditional law schools typically overlook, including strategic management, tech‑policy alignment, and behavioral insights relevant to corporate governance.

The academy is backed by Siril Shroff’s personal charitable contributions, reinforcing a commitment to reshape the training of future General Counsels and senior legal advisors.