ILA- President

Job Description About the Indian Lawyers Association (ILA): The Indian Lawyers Association (ILA) is a national network of legal professionals dedicated to promoting knowledge sharing, professional development, and community leadership within India's legal fraternity. With chapters across the country, ILA serves as a platform for lawyers, academicians, and students to connect, collaborate, and contribute to the advancement of the legal profession. About the Role: ILA is looking for a passionate legal professional to lead the Aurangabad Chapter as its Chapter President. This is a voluntary, non-monetary leadership role, offering you the autonomy to initiate and shape your city's chapter, while enjoying the prestige and network that come with being part of ILA's national ecosystem. Benefits: - Prestige & Recognition: Be the official face of ILA in Thane. Build your personal and professional brand. - Networking Powerhouse: Access to ILA's national network of lawyers, academicians and legal professionals across India. - Leadership Experience: Gain hands-on experience in organising events, managing chapter operations, mentoring younger lawyers and students. - Visibility & Opportunities: Enhanced professional profile, possibility of national ILA features, speaking engagements, collaborations. - Impactful Contribution: Influence the local legal ecosystem help shape a chapter that promotes mentorship, professionalism, access to justice, and helps reduce case back-log as per ILA's mission. - Legacy Creation: Build a chapter that will become a recognized hub of legal excellence in Nagpur. Key Responsibilities: - Build and strengthen the ILA Thane Chapter bring together local lawyers, academicians and law students to form a vibrant chapter community. - Plan, organise and host local events (seminars, webinars, workshops, networking sessions) aligning with ILA's vision of professional development and legal reform. - Represent ILA in Thane's legal ecosystem build the chapter's brand, liaise with local bar associations, law colleges, firms and the legal fraternity. - Appoint or motivate board members/volunteers locally to support chapter activities. - Ensure regular communication with ILA national team regarding chapter updates, progress, challenges. - Uphold ILA's mission of integrity, professionalism, mentorship, promoting the rule of law, access to justice and ethical conduct. Required Qualifications & Profile: - A law graduate (LL.B. or higher) practising or engaged with the legal community in Thane, with credible 4+ years of professional experience (advocacy, in-house, academic or similar). - Demonstrated leadership, initiative and organisational / networking abilities. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - A genuine interest in community building, legal education, professional mentorship, the rule of law and access to justice. - Demonstrated active engagement and professional presence on LinkedIn is required. - Must be based in Thane (or have strong ties / ability to actively engage locally).