Conversation with Mamta Jha

Mamta Jha about herself: Serendipity! That’s the word I would use to describe my journey so far! The youngest of 4 kids from a very humble background, the only assets our parents bestowed on us were good education and deep sense of spirituality, and those have helped and guided us to become strong and stay humble in all situations. 

Being a lawyer was not part of the plan at all! As a child I dreamt of travelling the whole world and wanted to be an Air Hostess! :) 

My parents wanted me to be a civil servant as I was good at studies and always a topper throughout my educational journey. Law was just by chance as I was required to elect a second subject for my civil services exam. However, life has its own plan and it is full of opportunity provided you are open to it! I am happy where I am today, a passionate litigator and a senior partner in one of India’s leading IP law firms. I am a first generation lawyer and therefore grateful to my amazing mentors, having great clients and immense opportunities to do intellectually stimulating work every moment.

A litigating lawyer for over 20 years, I have been exposed to every part of the profession from the ground up. I firmly believe that learning and experiences never go waste and can only benefit, if not now then definitely in the future!  

What keeps me going and the fountain of energy in me is my meditation practice every day for last 25 years. 

Travelling is my second love! Of course, work my first love, I admit I am a workaholic but that's what I love. I am a total adrenaline junkie, whether its skydiving or paragliding or bungee jumping or sea-diving, I am always game!

I had no worries when I started, and I have no worries, wherever I am. The only mantra which I follow is, make the most of the day and live day-by-day! I am a proud mother of a brilliant 15 year old who wants to go to Mars and be part of NASA. Love to see the passion and happy to offer this world another generation of wild dreamers!  

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