Dhirubhai Ambani University (DAU) has unveiled plans to establish a School of Law, with Prof Avinash Dadhich appointed as its Founding Director. Prof Dadhich brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as Director at Manipal Law School and Dean at IFIM Law School, Bengaluru
Prof Avinash Dadhich’s Background
Prof Dadhich completed his LL.B. at Delhi University and pursued further studies with full scholarships, earning his Ph.D. from the UK and LL.M. from France. His expertise spans the regulation of AI, data privacy, and competition law. He has also held prestigious positions as a visiting research fellow at the Max Planck Institute of IP and Competition in Munich, the Institute of European Studies in Brussels, and King’s College London.
In addition to his academic roles, Prof Dadhich has practiced law in the Supreme Court of India and consulted for prominent organizations such as Deloitte, EY, Gide Loyrette Nouel in Paris, White & Case in Brussels, and the Competition Commission of India.
Prof Dadhich’s Vision and DAU’s Transformation
In a statement, Prof Dadhich expressed his enthusiasm for his new role, noting, “I am thrilled to join DAU at this transformative moment as it expands into a multi-disciplinary university with the introduction of the School of Law. Late Shri Dhirubhai Ambani was a proponent of global excellence, and I look forward to contributing to DAU’s mission of building a premier institution in legal education.”
Institutional Evolution
Dhirubhai Ambani University, formerly known as Dhirubhai Ambani Institute of Information and Communication Technology (DA-IICT), was established by an Act of the Gujarat legislature in 2003. The Act facilitated its evolution into a multi-disciplinary education and research institution, marking a significant expansion of its academic offerings.
(With inputs from agency)
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