Mr. Shailendra K. Maheshwari appointed as the Chairman, Washington D.C. Chapter

 Shailendra K. Maheshwari Chair Washington, DC Chapter, International Section


Shailendra K. Maheshwari
Chair
Washington, DC Chapter, International Section

Mr. Shailendra K. Maheshwari, Esq. has been appointed as the Chair of the Washington, DC Chapter, Indian National Bar Association (INBA).

Mr. Maheshwari is a partner in the top international law firm of Dentons and has over 15 years of experience in legal practice. Mr. Maheshwari focuses his practice on Intellectual Property Litigation and Counseling, with an emphasis on Patents in all technology sectors. Mr. Maheshwari is a frequent visitor to India, having giving lectures on relevant IP issues and providing legal guidance to Indian companies that have issues in the United States. He is a scientist by training with a B.Sc. in Physiology and Neurobiology from the University of Maryland. He completed his legal education from Fordham University in New York. Mr. Maheshwari stated, “I truly look forward to my role with INBA as I believe it will allow me to continue to expand the relationships that I have been developing with India. Additionally, INBA’s mission as a volunteer organization will allow me to give back to my community, not only here in the US, but back in India.” INBA looks forward to building its relationships Internationally, and believes that the appointment of Mr. Maheshwari will be an ideal match. “We are excited that Mr. Maheshwari has accepted our offer to serve as Chair of the Washington, DC Chapter of INBA. In the time we have known him, he has shown to be dedicated and energetic, as well as a person who is focused on helping Indian companies and attorneys navigate the complex legal market of United States. We look forward to working with him going forward and also having the Dentons reach to assist our members globally,” said Mr. Kaviraj Singh, Secretary General of INBA.

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The INBA is a voluntary bar association, seeks to provide an opportunity to learn and interact with lawyers around the world and provide an opportunity for lawyers from other jurisdictions to learn about the Indian legal system and for Indian lawyers to learn about the legal systems in other countries. INBA is focused on taking the Indian legal industry and its members to newer heights. Representing the entire Legal ecosystem in India, INBA is dedicated to expand its members’ professional network and industry insight. When lawyers need to be heard, INBA is their voice. The association promotes members through programs that focus on access to justice, human rights, anti-corruption, judicial reform and more. INBA provides resources to help its members become better lawyers. http://indianbarassociation.org/