Beyond Litigation — ADR Masterclass 2026
A 2-Day ADR intensive workshop on Arbitration, Mediation & the Future of Dispute Resolution. Learn from India’s top ADR experts on 4th & 5th July 2026.
ABOUT THE EVENT
The Lawscape proudly presents Beyond Litigation — an exclusive 2-Day ADR Masterclass designed to help law students and young professionals understand how modern dispute resolution works beyond traditional courtroom litigation.
As arbitration, mediation, negotiation, and Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) continue to reshape the legal industry, ADR has become one of the most valuable and fast-growing skill areas for future lawyers.
This workshop is designed to bridge the gap between theoretical understanding and practical industry insights through expert-led sessions, real-world discussions, and career-focused guidance.
Why Attend?
Participants will gain:
- Practical understanding of Arbitration & Mediation
- Insights into real-world dispute resolution practice
- Introduction to ODR and legal technology
- Understanding of ADR careers and opportunities
- Exposure to institutional and commercial ADR processes
- Guidance from leading ADR professionals
- E-Certificate of Participation
Event Details
📅 Dates: 4th–5th July 2026
💻 Mode: Online Live Sessions
💰 Registration Fee: ₹150
🎓 Certificate: E-Certificate for all participants
EVENT SCHEDULE
Day 1 — 4th July 2026 | Evening Session
Arbitration Foundation
Speaker: Mr. Aditya Gandotra
Day 2 — 5th July 2026 | Morning Session
Mediation, ODR & Future of ADR
Speaker: Mr. Mohit Mokal
Exact timings will be shared with registered participants.
FEATURED SPEAKERS
DAY 1 — Mr. Aditya Gandotra
Arbitration & Dispute Resolution Expert
Aditya Gandotra is a DAAD-GSSP PhD Scholar at the Albrecht Mendelssohn Bartholdy Graduate School of Law, University of Hamburg, Germany, where his research focuses on investment arbitration. He is also a Visiting Scholar at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law, Hamburg.
Previously, he served as Assistant Professor at Jindal Global Law School, O.P. Jindal Global University, where he taught international investment law, dispute resolution, and arbitration, and received the University’s Research Excellence Award for outstanding scholarly contributions.
He holds an LL.M. in Comparative and International Dispute Resolution from Queen Mary University of London and is enrolled as an Advocate with the High Court of Jammu & Kashmir. Prior to academia, he trained in the chambers of former Chief Justice of India, Justice T.S. Thakur, assisting in arbitral proceedings involving major commercial entities.
His research has been published in the International Arbitration Law Review, Conflict Resolution Quarterly, Comparative Law Review, and Kutafin Law Review. He also provides pro bono legal assistance to refugees through UNHCR India.
What He Will Cover on Day 1:
- Introduction to ADR & the Arbitration ecosystem
- Arbitration & Conciliation Act 1996 — key provisions
- Institutional vs Ad Hoc Arbitration
- Arbitration Agreements & Clauses
- Conduct of Proceedings & Enforcement of Awards
- Career Opportunities in Arbitration
DAY 2 — Mr. Mohit Mokal
IMI Certified Mediator | ODR & Legal Technology Specialist
Mohit Mokal is an independent dispute resolution and technology consultant and the Founder of Mohit Mokal Mediation. He began his career with Senior Advocate and Expert Mediator Mr. Sriram Panchu, where he assisted in landmark matters including the Ayodhya Babri Masjid Mediation before the Supreme Court of India and the Luthra & Saraf Partnership Dispute Mediation before the Delhi High Court.
He has assisted the Bar Council of India in drafting the course manual for teaching Mediation at all law schools as a mandatory subject — a contribution that shapes how an entire generation of law students learns mediation.
Mohit is qualified and recognised as a mediator by IMI, SIMI, ADR ODR UK, and CMC. He graduated from O.P. Jindal Global University and holds a Master’s in International Dispute Resolution from Queen Mary University of London.
He has contributed to leading publications including Mediation Practice and Law (3rd ed., LexisNexis) authored by Mr. Sriram Panchu, and Mediation Policy and Practice (1st ed., OakBridge). He has participated as student, coach, and judge in over 100 mediation and negotiation competitions including ICC Paris, ICC Australia, ICC Hong Kong, CDRC Vienna, ELSA and ALSA.
What He Will Cover on Day 2:
- Mediation in Practice — beyond the textbook
- Role of the Mediator — skills and techniques
- Commercial Mediation & Business Disputes
- Online Dispute Resolution (ODR)
- AI & Technology in Dispute Resolution
- Career Pathways in Mediation & ADR
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Law Students — 3-year and 5-year programmes
- Moot Court participants and ADR enthusiasts
- Recent law graduates exploring dispute resolution
- Young legal professionals expanding into ADR practice
- Anyone interested in arbitration, mediation, and ODR
REGISTRATION DETAILS
Register Now → https://pages.razorpay.com/beyondlitigation
Seats are limited. Register now and become part of a new generation of lawyers moving Beyond Litigation.
ABOUT THE LAWSCAPE
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