A governance framework built on democratic principles, professional integrity, and institutional accountability
Overall leadership, institutional representation, government & international engagement. The Chairman serves as the primary spokesperson for AILF and guides strategic direction.
Policy direction, major decisions, strategic oversight. The Governing Council is elected by members every two years and represents the diversity of India's legal profession.
Day-to-day operations, programme delivery, member services. The Executive Committee implements council decisions and manages AILF's programmes and initiatives.
Nilesh Tribhuvann is a leading Indian legal practitioner with over 15 years of experience in complex litigation, dispute resolution, and white-collar crime. As Founder and Managing Partner of White & Brief – Advocates & Solicitors, India's fastest-growing law firm, he has built a full-service practice of 108+ lawyers across Mumbai, New Delhi, and Bengaluru. Under his leadership as Founding Chairman, AILF has been established as the unified institutional voice of India's organised legal profession.
| Position | Name | Firm | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chairman | Nilesh Tribhuvann | White & Brief | Mumbai |
| Member | Mohit Bakshi | White & Brief | Delhi-NCR |
| Member | Arvind Gurumurthy | White & Brief | Bengaluru |
| Member | Prateek Bansal | White & Brief | Mumbai |
| Member | Burzin Bharucha | White & Brief | Mumbai |
| Member | Kanan Chawda | White & Brief | Mumbai |
Additional council members to be elected in the first general election.
Governing Council elections held every two years. Every member firm has one vote. No single firm may hold more than one council seat per election cycle.
All policy positions supported by independent research. Financial accounts audited annually and published for member review.
Governance structure designed to prevent any single firm from dominating. Multiple tiers of representation ensure diverse voices are heard.
All major decisions and policy positions are grounded in independent research, economic data, and structured member consultation.
Focuses on advocacy, court reforms, and litigation practice standards across India.
Addresses M&A, PE/VC, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance issues.
Direct and indirect tax policy, GST rationalisation, and tax dispute resolution.
Promoting India as an arbitration hub and developing ADR best practices.
Addressing region-specific issues and organizing local events in Delhi-NCR and North India.
Focus on Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad legal markets and regional collaboration.
Mumbai and Western India practice issues, corporate and financial services focus.
Career development, mentorship, and networking for lawyers under 35.
Distinguished legal professionals, policy experts, and institutional leaders providing strategic guidance to AILF. To be announced.
Senior practitioners and retired judges ensuring the highest standards of professional conduct. Under formation.
Global legal leaders providing guidance on international partnerships and best practices. Under formation.