Waymaker Wednesday: Women in LegalTech – Meet Disha Pathak

Disha Pathak is a legal professional working at the intersection of law, technology, and policy. She currently serves as an AI Solutions Analyst at Klarity, where she works on leveraging technology to streamline legal processes and enable more efficient legal workflows.

Her work reflects a strong interest in LegalTech, intellectual property law, and the evolving role of ethical AI in shaping the future of legal systems. She actively engages with questions around governance, human and civil rights, and the broader socio-legal implications of emerging technologies, bringing a research-driven and analytical approach to these areas.

Here’s a peek into her world:

1. What inspired you to join the Women in LegalTech community?

Ever since I started my journey in LegalTech, I had always wanted a safe space to navigate the challenges as well as the joys of being in the field of law in general. More so, a space for just women, their perspectives, and just marvelling at the fact that we all share so much in common than just our being, and professions. Above all, the many journeys these women have been on has inspired me a great deal, and sometimes it’s just enough to get you going or stay afloat.

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2. If you could solve one problem in the legal world (or beyond) with technology, what would it be?

Accessibility! As much as technology is meant to bring the forces together, it just keeps on widening the gap. I take a line from Charles Dickens’ A Tale of Two Cities “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times”, as it best sums up the era of digital age and AI for me. Accessibility to technology, legit and reliable information still remains a privilege and not a practice. Through technology, and policies, I aim to work on bridging the gap between sourcing, receiving, and interpretation of information. Somewhere a farmer in the remote corner of our country should be as entitled to information on policies as any bureaucrat would be.

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3. What’s one book, podcast, or resource that’s made a big impact on how you think about work or life?

I usually tend to lean on sci-fi and fantasy fiction to unwind. For work or life, I always gravitate towards articles or slice-of-life pieces. But currently my new obsession has been the Good Hang with Amy Poehler podcast. Why this recommendation though? It’s something about the guests on the podcast and the way they speak about their craft, hardships, and experiences.

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4. Outside of work, what’s something you’re passionate about or love spending time on?

Brewing a mean cup of Chai, reading fantasy/ mystery thriller fiction, writing movie reviews, and building miniatures!

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5. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received as a woman in your career journey?

Soldier on, but pause every once in a while to give yourself the flowers you deserve.

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6. If you weren’t working in Law/LegalTech, what’s another path you could totally see yourself in?

Something to do with architecture, arts, or literature (which remains my long term goal as well). By night, definitely working in some small, rustic old library situated in a busy street that smells of old stories and yellow pages.

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Disha’s journey reflects the growing intersection of law, technology, and ethics in shaping the future of legal systems. She continues to explore how thoughtful research and innovation can make legal frameworks more accessible and responsive.

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