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My aim was to bridge the gender disparity in the legal industry: Payal Chawla on founding India's only all-women law firm

Chawla also acknowledged the ongoing challenges of running an all-women business, including overcoming societal stereotypes, ensuring work-life balance, and scaling the business under Indian partnering restrictions for lawyers. However, she shared that JusContractus has been profitable and cash flow positive since its inception, even remaining resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through her firm, she aims to bridge the gender disparity in the legal industry and inspire other businesses to replicate this model. "My aim was to bridge the gender disparity in the legal industry in my small way, particularly in a patriarchal society like India. On one level, this is my way of giving back to society.

She described the firm's structure, which accommodates the dual responsibilities of professional and domestic duties, allowing women to work from home and ensuring a supportive atmosphere to foster growth and development.

Chawla also acknowledged the ongoing challenges of running an all-women business, including overcoming societal stereotypes, ensuring work-life balance, and scaling the business under Indian partnering restrictions for lawyers. However, she shared that JusContractus has been profitable and cash flow positive since its inception, even remaining resilient during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Through her firm, she aims to bridge the gender disparity in the legal industry and inspire other businesses to replicate this model.

"My aim was to bridge the gender disparity in the legal industry in my small way, particularly in a patriarchal society like India. On one level, this is my way of giving back to society. More importantly, if I can inspire enough businesses to replicate this model, it would be my ultimate vindication against the challenges I've faced in my personal and professional life."

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