Cyril Shroff AI Law Centre of Jindal Global Law School launched in London

London: The Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law & Regulation at Jindal Global Law School (JGLS), O P Jindal Global University (JGU), was formally launched at the historic Law Society of England and Wales, London.

This is India’s first Centre of Excellence exclusively dedicated to the intersection of artificial intelligence, law, and public policy.

The lecture was co-hosted by O P Jindal Global University, The Law Society of England and Wales, The Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law and Regulation, India Business Group, and Jindal Global Law School.

The Centre has been established through a transformative Rs 15 crore endowment by Cyril Shroff, Managing Partner of Cyril Amarchand Mangaldas, and reflects his visionary commitment to advancing ethical AI regulation and access to justice. Anchored at JGLS—India’s No. 1 ranked law school—the Centre will foster interdisciplinary research, executive education, and international collaborations to shape the future of law and technology in India and beyond.

The highlight of the evening was the inaugural lecture by Professor David B. Wilkins, Lester Kissel Professor of Law and Vice Dean for Global Initiatives at Harvard Law School, titled “Reimagining Law, Lawyers, and Justice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence.” The lecture was followed by a panel discussion with global experts in AI, law, and regulation.

Professor (Dr.) C Raj Kumar, Founding Vice Chancellor of JGU, said: “The launch of the Cyril Shroff Centre for AI, Law & Regulation represents a bold and forward-looking step in the evolution of legal education and technological innovation. This Centre is not only about research and policy—it is about shaping the future of access to justice in a digital world.”