Breaking Barriers: Leadership, Mentorship, and the BILS Solicitors Exam | Ferzana Behramkamdin

In this episode of The Daily Lawyer Podcast – Legacy Series, we are joined by Mrs. Ferzana Behramkamdin, former President of the Bombay Incorporated Law Society (BILS), the first woman president of BILS, and Managing Partner of FZB Associates. In this episode, Ferzana also reflects on her journey into the legal profession, her formative years at Wadia Ghandy, the mentorship that shaped her, and the decision to start FZB Associates in 2005. She speaks with clarity and honesty about what it means to build a legal career on strong fundamentals, responsibility, and rigorous thinking. This conversation offers a rare insight into the world of solicitors in Bombay, the continued relevance of the Bombay Incorporated Law Society, and practical advice for students preparing for the solicitor’s exam - from structured study methods and case-law notes to revision techniques and writing practice. Chapters: 00:00 Teaser 01:22 Introduction 03:18 Journey into the law 10:31 Mentorship, work ethic, and leading BILS 14:28 The solicitor’s exam: why it still matters 33:39 Starting FZB Associates 36:41 Work-life balance, family, and leadership 41:40 Women in law, firm culture, and AI 53:04 Closing This conversation is part of our Legacy Series, created to preserve the life stories and insights of legal professionals who have shaped India’s legal and business landscape. Presented in collaboration with M/s Solomon & Co., a boutique, full-service law firm based in Mumbai, India, whose ‘legacy’ stretches across four generations and over 115 years of legal practice. Connect with Solomon and Co. - https://solomonco.in/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/solomon-co-advocates-solicitors/ Connect with us: Contact: [email protected] Website: https://thedailylawyer.in/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedailylawyerig/?hl=en LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenna-v-krishnan/ Disclaimer: The content of this video is in the nature of personal views, and NOT legal advice. Kindly consult a lawyer with the specifics of your issue to get appropriate legal advice. #FerzanaBehramkamdin #fzb #legacyseries #indiancorporatelaw #bils #solicitors #indianlegalsystem #thedailylawyer #Solomon&Co #bombayhighcourt