The KONFIDANT 2.0 – Alumni Mentorship Programme was organised by KIIT School of Law on 29 August 2026, bringing together accomplished alumni from diverse areas of the legal profession and creating a meaningful platform for alumni–student interaction, mentorship, and professional knowledge exchange.
The programme was graced by Prof. (Dr.) Saranjit Singh, Vice Chancellor, KIIT Deemed to be University; Prof. (Dr.) K. D. Raju, Pro Vice Chancellor, KIIT Deemed to be University; and Prof. (Dr.) N. L. Mitra, Professor Emeritus, whose presence added significance to the occasion.
The programme featured accomplished alumni representing law firms, corporate and in-house legal practice, litigation, academia, consulting, and other professional domains. The participating alumni mentors were:
- Mr. Tabrez Malawat – The Guild
- Mr. Animesh Kumar – Fiducia Legal
- Mr. Mousam Ranjan Dash – Swiggy
- Ms. Poorva Khandekar – EY GDS
- Dr. Kaushiki Brahma – National Law University, Odisha
- Mr. Nitin Abhishek – Krishna & Saurastri Associates LLP
- Ms. Pallavi Das – HDFC Bank
- Ms. Parichita Chowdhury – Desai & Diwanji
- Mr. Debottam Chattopadhyay – Khaitan & Co
- Ms. Shree Misra – Anand and Anand
- Mr. Aniket Mishra – KPMG
- Mr. Saunak Rajguru – JSA Advocates & Solicitors
- Mr. Soham Bandyopadhyay – Athena Law Associates
The alumni mentors engaged with students through meaningful conversations on career choices, professional development, industry expectations, practical skills, emerging opportunities, and the realities of navigating a career in law. Their personal experiences and professional insights provided students with valuable perspectives beyond the conventional classroom setting.
The interaction also highlighted the importance of mentorship, networking, adaptability, and continuous professional learning in building a successful legal career.
KONFIDANT 2.0 reaffirmed KIIT School of Law’s commitment to strengthening its alumni network and creating sustained opportunities for students to learn directly from professionals who have successfully navigated diverse career pathways.
