Kriti Das
Kriti Das is a seasoned in-house legal counsel at a global investment management firm with over a decade of experience in corporate law, employment regulations, data privacy, SEBI compliance, and business negotiations. A graduate of NALSAR, Hyderabad, Kriti has worked across industries like pharmaceuticals, energy, healthcare, and finance. Her expertise lies in risk mitigation, conflict […]

Kriti Das is a seasoned in-house legal counsel at a global investment management firm with over a decade of experience in corporate law, employment regulations, data privacy, SEBI compliance, and business negotiations. A graduate of NALSAR, Hyderabad, Kriti has worked across industries like pharmaceuticals, energy, healthcare, and finance. Her expertise lies in risk mitigation, conflict resolution, and strategic legal advisory, making her a trusted legal partner in high-stakes business environments.

Kriti Das, a NALSAR Hyderabad graduate, has built a dynamic legal career spanning over a decade. Raised in the small town of Jagdishpur near Lucknow, her early curiosity and passion for justice led her to law. Over the years, she has worked across industries like healthcare, energy, pharmaceuticals, and finance, gaining deep expertise in corporate law, SEBI compliance, data privacy, and business negotiations. Today, as an in-house counsel at a global investment firm, Kriti is known for her strategic legal advisory and risk mitigation skills, making her a trusted voice in the corporate legal landscape.

Kriti Das is a perspective on the evolving digital landscape in India, particularly the increasing importance of specialisation in areas like lawful conversation. 

  • Kriti was drawn to law early on through her fascination with justice and social norms, eventually choosing corporate law through her exposure at NALSAR Hyderabad and hands-on internships.
  • Her passion for resolving real business conflicts and navigating internal compliance issues led her to a successful career as an in-house counsel.
  •  Kriti emphasized that data privacy and compliance are not optional but integral to customer trust and brand value—especially in the wake of India’s evolving data protection laws.
  • Having worked across pharmaceuticals, energy, and finance, she shared how diverse sectoral experiences have helped her craft more creative, practical legal solutions.
  •  She revealed that real friction in M&A deals lies in drafting rights and obligations, where her role becomes crucial in ensuring clarity and mutual comfort for both parties.
  •  Kriti welcomed SEBI’s shift toward greater transparency, accountability, and ESG compliance, highlighting its role in strengthening investor trust.
  • She noted a positive shift in companies adopting gender-neutral PoSH policies and evolving workplace norms aligned with proposed labor codes.
  • Kriti spoke about the burden of compliance fatigue but reaffirmed the importance of staying vigilant in a rapidly changing regulatory environment.

From Boardrooms to Breakthroughs — Uncover the Legal Mind Behind Corporate India’s Compliance Game with Kriti Das.

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