In this compelling talk, corporate disputes lawyer Shruti Khanijow explores the art of losing—how setbacks in law and life can shape strategy, resilience, and wisdom. Drawing from real courtroom experiences and landmark cases like Section 377 and ADM Jabalpur, she shows how legal defeats often pave the way for future victories. Through humor, insight, and grace, Shruti redefines what it means to lose well, reminding us that every loss holds the potential for long-term success. She is an international arbitration and commercial disputes lawyer with over a decade of experience handling cross-border cases in forums such as ICC, UNCITRAL, LCIA, and SIAC across India, London, Singapore, MENA, Paris, and Geneva. Her work spans construction, infrastructure, energy, shareholder and governance disputes, corporate criminal liability, and environmental defence, alongside advising on arbitration funding and insolvency financing. A Specialist Mediator at the Singapore International Mediation Centre and member of the Y-AMC Steering Committee, she has been a partner at a Legal 500-listed firm in Dubai, worked with leading Indian law firms, and served as Law Clerk to the Chief Justice of India. A KC Mahindra Scholar with an LL.M. from the University of Cambridge, she has represented Cambridge internationally, including before the President of Armenia, and brings a unique blend of legal expertise, global perspective, and inspiring professional journey to the TEDx stage. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx