Maryam Nihal

Maryam is a third-year law student at LASL and works with DMZ Counsel to provide free legal support to startups. Her legal journey has taken her through a Fortune 500 company, a Magic Circle firm, and now into the heart of startup incubation. She’s passionate about supporting entrepreneurs from ideation to IPO, where law meets innovation and impact.

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The reason why Maryam loves the law is because in a few sentences, it reflects our history, present and dictates the future.Outside of work, she volunteers at community legal aid clinics and is an avid traveler. Next on her list: Mexico City, Jordan, Northern Pakistan, and Patagonia!

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Favourite Quote:
"Blighted hopes do sometimes turn into cheerful prospects, if one has the requisite fortitude and resolve, and of course luck" - Murder of History by KK Aziz

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Last book you read?
Bell Jar by Sylvia Plath.

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Alternative career choice?
High School teacher.

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What are you most excited about for this summer?
Being outside!!

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Favourite guilty pleasure reality tv show?
Real lives of Mormon Housewives.

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