Dr. Mihir A. Parikh is a futurist and strategic thought leader at Nishith Desai Associates—an India-centric global law firm. From the firm’s Silicon Valley office in Palo Alto, California, he leads Research and Innovation as well as Strategic Legal Consulting Practice of the firm. He helps companies understand and apply a strategic legal perspective to manage future business risks, defend competitive advantages, and create new growth opportunities. He also advises private equity and venture capital firms in investment decisions and creating value for portfolio companies by integrating technology and law as strategic assets. Additionally, he heads the firm’s initiative of setting up a Centre of Excellent (PACER) for thought leadership at the intersection of Technology, Law and Strategy. He is also an adjunct professor in the Management of Technology and Innovation department at New York University (NYU) and teaches in graduate programs.