Sushila Ram Varma

For over three decades, Sushila Ram Varma has stood as a leading figure in India’s commercial and corporate legal landscape. A graduate and Gold Medalist of B.A., LL.B., from North Bengal University (Darjeeling) and holder of a postgraduate diploma in Intellectual Property Rights from the National Law School of India University (Bangalore), she blends academic excellence with robust professional experience

Early in her career, she recognized that though law is often seen as a noble profession, it had become highly commercialised. Driven by the belief that lawyers must be “Reliable, Responsible, Resourceful,” she co‑founded The Indian Lawyer & Allied Services in 2011 alongside Mogili S.V. The firm is a boutique, multi‑city legal outfit with offices in New Delhi, Mumbai, Hyderabad, Chennai, and Darjeeling. Under her leadership, the firm offers a “one‑stop” solution—combining legal advice with financial advisory, taxation, business consulting, accountancy, and secretarial services—all under the same roof.

Sushila excels in handling complex transactional work, litigation, domestic and international arbitration, and cross‑border disputes covering areas such as corporate and commercial laws, intellectual property rights, international trade, cryptocurrency fraud, medical negligence, and expatriate employee compensation. She has served a diverse clientele—ranging from start‑ups and high‑net‑worth individuals to billion‑dollar multinationals—across both domestic and international markets.

A thought leader in her field, Sushila is a frequently invited speaker at international forums—such as the ICC’s International Arbitration Conference in Russia and the India‑Russia Business Dialogue in Moscow—and has been featured in publications like LexTalk World, Global Consultants Review, and The Business Fame. She also contributes regularly to her firm’s blog—which ranks among India’s Top 20 Legal Blogs—and leverages digital platforms, including webinars and YouTube, to demystify legal issues for a wider audience.

Her efforts have garnered notable awards: Asia‑Pacific APAC Business Law Legal Award (Best Boutique Business Law Firm – India, 2021), Indian Achievers’ Award (2021), Lex‑Falcon Award (2022), and Exceptional Women of Excellence (2018). She’s been recognized globally, including being featured by AsiaOne Magazine for her advocacy of Women Empowerment Principles.

As a mentor, she champions a people‑first approach, urging lawyers to act in clients’ best interests and reinforcing that the true value of law lies in helping others. In 2023, she co‑founded The Child Foundation, an NGO dedicated to the development of underprivileged children — a testament to her commitment beyond the courtroom.