Who are we?
General Counsels' Association of India
GCAI is a body formed and managed by in-house legal counsel with a vision to create a distinct professional identity for General Counsels' (GC's) and institutionalise this profession as a separate specialised stream of legal practice with due recognition.
What we do?
Our Goals
GCAI aims to establish a global platform led by General Counsels' to promote the professional identity and statutory recognition of the in-house legal community.
Recognition
Seek recognition of the GC and in-house legal profession as a distinct and specialised profession at par with other legal practitioners in India.
Accrediation
Develop a system of accreditation linked to a number of years of experience, enabling GCs to make an appearance before any legal forum in India.
Advocacy
Represent the interests of Indian GCs by engaging with governments on proposed laws and providing input on key policy and legislative matters.
Training and Development
Organize internships, skilling, mentorship, training, and networking programs to guide younger members in governance, compliance, and professional growth.
Ethical Standards
Advance the highest ethical standards governing the practice of law in an organisation setting.
Diversity and Inclusion
Promote diversity in the in-house legal community, encouraging women and young lawyers from all backgrounds to pursue law. Tailored mentorship by senior counsels' and professionals will address in-house role challenges.
Our Founders.
Meet the team behind GCAI
Press release: GCAI & RGNUL sign MoU: Launch of new courses together
This aims to promote academic activities, research, and publication, in areas such as aviation, defense, eCommerce.
Press release: GCAI & RGNUL sign MoU: Launch of new courses together
This aims to promote academic activities, research, and publication, in areas such as aviation, defense, eCommerce.