A graduate in science, did his post graduation in law and later
obtained a post graduate diploma in management.
Utpal was a regular participant in extempore speech and debate
competitions at the college and university level and on two occasions
stood first in the All Bengal Inter College Debate Competion. He
started his career with ICI India Ltd but later joined Clarion Advertising.
Utpal found his true calling when he joined Jalan & Co, a reputed
solicitors' firm in 1978 and became a partner in the firm. In 1984, he
set up his own firm and at present has 6 junior and 15 assistants
working for him. Utpal practices in the Calcutta High Court as well
as the Supreme Court.

He is on the board of directors of several organisations including
Howrah Mills Co Ltd, MKJ Enterprises, Archi Consultancy Pvt Ltd
and Ramrajya Overseas Pvt Ltd.

Utpal is a member of the Appeal Committee of AIFF and of several
social clubs like the Calcutta Club, Calcutta Swimming Club, Calcutta
Rowing Club and Dakshin Kalikata Sansad. He was President of the
Exceldors Club. He is a member of the Mohun Bagan Athletic Club and
life member of the Cricket Association of Bengal.

Utpal is a member of the Rotary Club of Calcutta South City and has
served Rotary at the club and district levels in many capacities.
He was club president in 1997-98 and was assistant governor for
three consecutive years. He has held the position of chairman of
several committees, including Fellowship Committee. In 2000-01, he was
district treasurer. Utpal is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow and life member
of the 4 Way Test Association of India.

He is married to Sunayana and has two sons, Souvik and Sagnik.

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