A Conversation With Judge Shashi Kewalramani on Career Growth, Judgment and Dispute Resolution

Hon. Shashi H. Kewalramani (Ret.) joined the “Khurram’s Quorum” podcast for a thoughtful conversation on the experiences that shaped his approaches to advocacy, judgment and dispute resolution. In this episode, Judge Kewalramani reflects on a career spanning private practice, federal prosecution, criminal defense, the bench and now mediation and arbitration at JAMS. 

Framed around the idea of a nonlinear career, the discussion offers Judge Kewalramani’s perspectives on credibility, preparation and the human side of legal practice. He also shares his insights into what makes lawyers effective, how trust is built over time and why listening closely can be just as important as making the right argument.

With reflections shaped by years in court and on the bench, Judge Kewalramani offers a measured look at the habits and principles that continue to inform his work today. This episode gives listeners a strong sense of the perspective he brings to complex matters.

Podcast link: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2sW8OUbxZXGKOsyiQ52LQI