New York · Attorney · Actor
Sanjana Saxena.
Law, storytelling, and a life on stage.
I have spent the last ten years moving between courtrooms, deal rooms, and rehearsal rooms - and this is the page where all three finally sit in the same light.
“Those who don’t believe in magic will never find it.”
About
Two professions, one way of paying attention.
I trained as a lawyer, and I keep training as an actor. People assume those are different muscles. They aren’t.
From Mumbai’s deal rooms to New York’s courtrooms, I’ve had a front-row seat to two very different sides of the law - and discovered that both have a lot to do with people, persuasion, and knowing which battles are worth fighting.
My journey began in India, where I learned the ropes as a transactional attorney at one of the country’s leading law firms, and picking up as much about people, ambition, and navigating uncertainty as I did about the law. Then, somewhere between curiosity and a willingness to take a chance, I packed up my life and moved across continents to New York. What began as a leap into the unfamiliar became a chance to see the world, my work, and myself through an entirely different lens.
The other version happens after hours: Meisner classes in New York, directing and acting in the NYU Law Musical. Different stages, same instincts: listen closely, stay present, and know when to speak.
For now, I’m on the lookout for my next career move. Curious where I’ll land? Stay tuned.