Tushar Mehrishi
Tushar Mehrishi is a lawyer-entrepreneur who seamlessly blends corporate legal expertise with the spirit of a digital nomad. From shaping big-ticket deals at AZB, Google, and Airbnb to building his ventures — Your Virtual Legal Counsel and Kasa Lontana Da Kasa LLP — Tushar embodies the rare balance of structure and freedom. Known as the […]

Tushar Mehrishi is a lawyer-entrepreneur who seamlessly blends corporate legal expertise with the spirit of a digital nomad. From shaping big-ticket deals at AZB, Google, and Airbnb to building his ventures — Your Virtual Legal Counsel and Kasa Lontana Da Kasa LLP — Tushar embodies the rare balance of structure and freedom. Known as the “Smiling Lawyer,” he challenges stereotypes in the profession by leading with positivity, humor, and authenticity. His work spans advising global clients across India, Dubai, Portugal, and the US, while also curating unique homestays that embody a “home away from home” philosophy. A believer in living life on his own terms, Tushar infuses passion, purpose, and warmth into every professional and personal pursuit.

From his early years at National Law University, Jodhpur, to top-tier law firms and in-house roles at global tech giants, Tushar’s path has been defined by courage, adaptability, and a refusal to conform. After gaining foundational experience at AZB, he transitioned to in-house roles at Wipro, Google, and Airbnb, witnessing firsthand the evolution of the general counsel’s role. Choosing to take a bold gap year, Tushar reinvented himself by launching ventures that aligned his legal expertise with his passion for travel and hospitality. Today, with Kasa Lontana Da Kasa and Your Virtual Legal Counsel, he creates agile, client-focused solutions while nurturing a lifestyle rooted in travel, hosting, and building meaningful connections. His journey reflects resilience, vision, and an unshakable belief in living authentically.

Key highlights of Koffee Conversation with Tushar Mehrishi:

  • Shared his career-defining moments — from AZB to in-house roles at Wipro, Google, and Airbnb — and the leap into entrepreneurship.
  • Explained how the role of in-house counsel has transformed into strategic leadership.
  • Highlighted cross-border legal work and cultural nuances in contracts across India, Dubai, Portugal, and the US.
  • Spoke about his startup Kasa Lontana Da Kasa — the philosophy, naming inspiration, and its mission to create “homes away from home.”
  • Opened up about being called the “Smiling Lawyer” and why breaking stereotypes matters in law.
  • Reflected on his most fulfilling case at Airbnb, supporting a retired host’s litigation to the Supreme Court.
  • Advocated for stronger short-term rental regulations in India, emphasizing balance between livelihood and risk.
  • Discussed the duality of being a structured lawyer and free-spirited entrepreneur.
  • Shared his love for travel, habit of daily to-do lists, and personal philosophy of Live, Love, Laugh.
  • Revealed his personal goal of visiting 41 countries by the time he turned 41.

Watch the full Koffee Conversation episode with Tushar Mehrishi here:


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