37+ Years of Legal Excellence | Advocate | Educator | Mediator | Institution Builder A condensed biography highlighting his advocacy, mediation, academic leadership, and writing.
About
A Life Committed to Justice, Knowledge, and Legal Excellence
Prof. A V Narsimha Rao is a seasoned legal professional with over three decades of extensive experience in legal practice, teaching, mediation, research, and academic leadership. Starting his career in the banking sector as a legal officer and credit manager, he transitioned into academia and later emerged as a nationally recognized figure in legal education and dispute resolution. As Director of ICFAI Law School, Hyderabad (2016–2024), he led transformative academic initiatives, while his association with prestigious institutions like NALSAR and the ICFAI group reflects his deep commitment to institutional growth.
Professional Journey
Legal Practice
Practice Areas
Litigating with Precision, Integrity & Insight
Company Law Matters
Contractual Disputes & Drafting
Negotiable Instruments & Recovery
IPR (Copyright, Trademark)
Insurance Litigation
Revenue & Property Law
Writ Petitions & Civil Remedies
Courts & Tribunals Practiced In
National Company Law Tribunal, Hyderabad
Telangana High Court
City Civil Court, Hyderabad
State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission
ADR & Mediation
Advancing Dispute Resolution Outside Courtrooms
Director, TSN SAFE ADR Chambers
Member, Dispute Resolution Hub, Hyderabad
Accredited Mediator (BIMAAC, Bengaluru)
Mediation Trainer for Lawyers, Faculty, Students
Organizer of Telangana State Law Student Mediation Competitions
Practice Areas
Litigating with Precision, Integrity & Insight
Company Law Matters
Contractual Disputes & Drafting
Negotiable Instruments & Recovery
IPR (Copyright, Trademark)
Insurance Litigation
Revenue & Property Law
Writ Petitions & Civil Remedies
Courts & Tribunals Practiced In
National Company Law Tribunal, Hyderabad
Telangana High Court
City Civil Court, Hyderabad
State Consumer Dispute Redressal Commission
ADR & Mediation
Advancing Dispute Resolution Outside Courtrooms
Director, TSN SAFE ADR Chambers
Member, Dispute Resolution Hub, Hyderabad
Accredited Mediator (BIMAAC, Bengaluru)
Mediation Trainer for Lawyers, Faculty, Students
Organizer of Telangana State Law Student Mediation Competitions
Academic Contributions
Subjects Taught
Arbitration & Mediation
Insurance Law
Contract Drafting & International Agreements
Corporate Governance
Environmental Management
Intellectual Property Rights
Company Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Banking Law
Institutions Taught At
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
ICFAI Law School (All campuses)
Hyderabad Central University
Osmania University (Guest Faculty)
IIRM, Hyderabad
Training & Guest Lectures
Delivered specialized training to:
Central & State Pollution Control Boards (India + SAARC countries)
AP State Forest Academy
WIPRO Executives
NFC & GMR Group Executives
West Bengal Pollution Control Board
Subjects Taught
Arbitration & Mediation
Insurance Law
Contract Drafting & International Agreements
Corporate Governance
Environmental Management
Intellectual Property Rights
Company Law
Mergers & Acquisitions
Banking Law
Institutions Taught At
NALSAR University of Law, Hyderabad
ICFAI Law School (All campuses)
Hyderabad Central University
Osmania University (Guest Faculty)
IIRM, Hyderabad
Training & Guest Lectures
Delivered specialized training to:
Central & State Pollution Control Boards (India + SAARC countries)
AP State Forest Academy
WIPRO Executives
NFC & GMR Group Executives
West Bengal Pollution Control Board
Publications
Edited Journals
The ICFAI Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution
The ICFAI Journal of Cyber Law
The ICFAI Journal of Intellectual Property Rights
Books Authored
Insurance Law & Regulations
Insurance Claims Management
IPR Courseware (for Diploma Programs)
Books Edited
Group them under themes:
IPR and Copyright
Copyright Law: Concepts and Cases
Fair Use: A Copyright Defense
Trademark Dilution: Applications
Patent Law
Patent Law: Concepts and Cases
Law of Patents: A Prologue
Pharma Patents – Legal and Ethical Issues
Software Patents – Challenges and Policies
Legal Case Studies
Wings for Trade Ways of Law
Legal Wrangles of Kaushik
Unfinished Towers and Shattered Plans
Articles Published In
Andhra Law Times
AIR
Reputed academic and legal journals (50+ articles total)
Edited Journals
The ICFAI Journal of Alternative Dispute Resolution
The ICFAI Journal of Cyber Law
The ICFAI Journal of Intellectual Property Rights
Books Authored
Insurance Law & Regulations
Insurance Claims Management
IPR Courseware (for Diploma Programs)
Books Edited
Group them under themes:
IPR and Copyright
Copyright Law: Concepts and Cases
Fair Use: A Copyright Defense
Trademark Dilution: Applications
Patent Law
Patent Law: Concepts and Cases
Law of Patents: A Prologue
Pharma Patents – Legal and Ethical Issues
Software Patents – Challenges and Policies
Legal Case Studies
Wings for Trade Ways of Law
Legal Wrangles of Kaushik
Unfinished Towers and Shattered Plans
Articles Published In
Andhra Law Times
AIR
Reputed academic and legal journals (50+ articles total)
Conferences & Projects
Events Organized
International Conference on Insurance Law (2019, with IRDAI & Newcastle Univ.)
Insolvency & Bankruptcy Law Conference (2019, with IBBI & Delaware Law School)
Lex-Knot Law Festival (Annual Event, 2016–2019)
Asia-Pacific Moot Court & Client Counseling Competitions
National Conferences on GST, Consumer Law, Gender Issues
Papers Presented
AIG Crisis – Impact on Insurance (New Orleans, USA)
Green Airports (NALSAR, 2008)
Environmental Jurisprudence (Hyderabad, 2003)
IPR in SMEs (Agra, 2004)
Copyright Reforms (Osmania Univ.)
Projects Led
AP High Court: Administrative Reforms (Visited TN & Karnataka HCs)
Airports Authority of India: Due Diligence Reports on Airport Contracts
Corporate Training for GMR Group, NFC, and WIPRO
Events Organized
International Conference on Insurance Law (2019, with IRDAI & Newcastle Univ.)
Insolvency & Bankruptcy Law Conference (2019, with IBBI & Delaware Law School)
Lex-Knot Law Festival (Annual Event, 2016–2019)
Asia-Pacific Moot Court & Client Counseling Competitions
National Conferences on GST, Consumer Law, Gender Issues
Papers Presented
AIG Crisis – Impact on Insurance (New Orleans, USA)
Green Airports (NALSAR, 2008)
Environmental Jurisprudence (Hyderabad, 2003)
IPR in SMEs (Agra, 2004)
Copyright Reforms (Osmania Univ.)
Projects Led
AP High Court: Administrative Reforms (Visited TN & Karnataka HCs)
Airports Authority of India: Due Diligence Reports on Airport Contracts
Corporate Training for GMR Group, NFC, and WIPRO
Contact
- aitharaj@gmail.com
- +91 99480 93908
- Hyderabad, India