SUKHNAA CHHABRA RESHAPING LEGAL PRACTICES VIA INNOVATIVE TOOLS

The financial industry is experiencing a rapid transformation, driven by modern technologies. It's moving away from traditional practices to streamline operations, adhere to compliance standards, enhance efficiency, and provide more client-centric services. The legal leaders in the financial industry acknowledge the importance of technology and support these changes to improve strategic decision-making and better serve their clients.

Sukhnaa Chhabra stands at the forefront of this evolving fintech landscape. With a rich background in intellectual property law and a keen interest in technology, Sukhnaa has navigated various sectors within the legal domain. As the Head of Legal & Compliance at Unlimit India, Sukhnaa is poised to lead the charge in aligning legal strategies with technological advancements, ensuring compliance, supporting business operations, and helping businesses navigate legal boundaries.

In this interview with CEO Insights Asia, Sukhnaa shares her thoughts on professional experience and the journey ahead.

Could you give a brief background to your professional journey?

My love for the legal industry stems from my personal experiences in life. It all began at the age of 3 when I lost my father. The complexities of legal disputes one saw during those early years and the interaction with attorneys one had as teens ignited passion for law. This experience thrust me to embark on the pursuit of a law degree at ILS Law College, Pune.

While my initial interest was criminal and civil law, over my professional career post-LLM, working with top law firms my passion for technology and IP navigated me towards the FinTech sphere. At PAYU Payments, I spearheaded the establishment of cross-border payments, BBPOU, and banking services working closely with my mentor, Sheetal Kapur.