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World’s Irrefutable Leaders in Law, 2023 Experts in the Legal Field Imagine your leadership ability is like a lid on a jar. The higher your leadership ability, the more effective you can be as a leader. But if your leadership ability is low, it limits your potential. Some people might worry because this means no matter how much they want to be a great leader, there's a limit to how good they can be. This limit depends on things like how well you work with others, plan things, have a vision, work hard, and your past achievements. is a renowned expert on infrastructure and has authored an acclaimed book on the subject. His passion and extensive knowledge of infrastructure make him a highly sought-after advisor on some of the most critical issues facing communities today. In reality, genuine leaders who attain a perfect 10 are exceedingly rare. Nevertheless, when you embrace the law of the lid and evaluate your own leadership prowess, you gain a clear understanding of your followers' positions on the leadership spectrum and identify areas for personal growth to elevate your leadership ceiling. Marc has developed innovative legal strategies that maximize returns in disputes involving both private- and public-sector construction projects. Marc is at the forefront of public policy discourse and legislation on issues surrounding America's infrastructure and related projects. The author of the best-selling 2022 book Reframing America's Infrastructure – A Ruins to Renaissance Playbook, he uses his deep knowledge of the law, business and public policy to provide a voice to business and industry groups in the shaping of legislation, litigation and public policy. The encouraging aspect of the law of the lid is its inherent adaptability. It would be unwise to assume that your current leadership status represents the pinnacle of your potential. Every leader has room for growth, but it necessitates unwavering dedication and a readiness to put in the effort. World's Leaders latest edition “World’s Irrefutable Leaders in Law, 2023” has featured success stories of law experts who are taking leadership to new heights. The cover has Marc Gravely, founder of Gravely PC who is equally proficient in reading construction blueprints and case law. He has gained a reputation as a pioneer for his ability to navigate complex legal issues and for his unwavering commitment to securing the best possible outcome for clients. Beyond his legal work, he Also, while you flip through the pages, don't forget to read the articles created by our in-house editorial staff and industry experts. Have a lovely read!
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14 Ana Tereza Basilio Aparna Mittal 18 Cindy Watson 24 Corinne Lepage 28 32 Heidi Lindner James Henry 36 42 Mike Mellor 46 Nasreen Alissa 50 Paul Viollis
ANA TEREZA ANA TEREZA ANA TEREZA BASILIO BASILIO Leading with the Objective of Better Serving Clients and Partners in Law Practice ““ Attending to the expectations of our clients is, undoubtedly, the happiest part of my routine. Ana Tereza Basilio Founding Partner Basilio Advogados 14 | October 2023
Leading a law business as it continues to experience multiple unexpected political and economic times is exceedingly difficult, especially for liberal professionals. That is why it is critical to prioritise excellence in customer service, particularly through offering prompt service and responding quickly to their demands, as one of the main principles that govern personal life and professional performance. One must have faith in his team's ability to perform well, as well as develop a clear and agile communication channel and work focused on meeting the clients' demands in the best way possible. In the broadest sense, success is a "result," which Ana Tereza Basilio, Founding Partner of Basilio Advogados, says is the consequence of good work. Hard work, perseverance, and focus beyond everyday efforts are what she values and recognizes as useful for achieving good results. L Basilio Advogados Basilio Advogados Law Firm was established by Ana Basilio. Over the past 12 years, the firm has experienced exponential growth and is currently among the top national civil litigation, arbitration, and consulting firms. It has a multidisciplinary staff that operates in several business sectors while placing a premium on ethics in its interactions and the never-ending pursuit of excellence. Today, it employs more than 100 lawyers who were carefully chosen in the competitive legal market. They are professionals with a track record of accomplishment who combine a consistent ethical-professional vocation, a sense of teamwork, and performance success before the federation's most diversified courts. Additionally, the team is made up of the esteemed Professor Carlos Roberto Barbosa Moreira and Mr. Frederico José Leite Gueiros, both former presidents of the Federal Regional Court of the Second Region. Numerous members have completed post-graduate and specialised coursework at some of the world's top colleges. The team's training culture differs from other teams in that it is stimulated by academic practice. Comprehensive legal services Basilio Advogados, founded by well-known attorneys from the nation's top law firms, has a strong track record of serving major businesses in a wide range of industries, including public service concessionaires, mining enterprises, banks, construction firms, shopping centers, and private individuals. The firm offers legal aid in complicated litigious judicial, arbitral, and extrajudicial situations thanks to its professionals, who are grouped in the most reliable and traditional technical-humanistic formation. Additionally, it offers legal consulting services, including the development of legal opinions and assisting with contracts, due diligence, real estate transactions, and estate and succession planning. One might highlight the following as some of the primary practice areas it devotes worldsleaders.com | 17
Cindy Cindy Watson Exemplifying Exceptional Representation, Exclusively in Union-Side Labour and Employment Law across Canada 24 | October 2023
Cindy Watson Watson Labour Law Founder & Managing Partner worldsleaders.com | 25
Cindy Watson, the founder and managing partner of Watson Labour Law and a graduate of the renowned Osgoode Hall, is an experienced and recognized a?orney who has specialized in social jus?ce for the past 30 years. Cindy is a sought-a?er corporate trainer and speaker who works to bridge the gap between men and women in order to improve produc?vity, communica?on, and gender prejudice. Cindy is commi?ed to breaking down barriers, achieving wage fairness, and pu?ng an end to discrimina?on. She has a demonstrated track record of empowering, figh?ng for, and pushing individuals to be the greatest versions of themselves. She is a well-known interna?onal speaker, author, and consultant who is recognized for her enthusiasm, devo?on, and ability to inspire. B Below are highlights of the interview conducted between World's Leaders and Cindy Watson: full-time hours waitressing throughout the school year for my high school, university, and law school experiences to earn the money to fund my education. In the summers, I sought out relevant work experience, doing an internship in the Students Training in Industrial Relations program, working at employment agencies (both private and public), and working with a trade union. no assurance of clients, no business plan, or any of the typical minimum requirements for a business start-up, but my unshakable confidence in the power of my mission allowed me to forge a path to kickstart my own boutique labor law firm, which quickly grew (both in size and reputation). We became known for our passionate advocacy on behalf of our clients, and I'm proud to say that reputation continues. Describe who you are as a person, inside and outside of the workplace. I've always been passionate and driven about issues I care about. Growing up in a blue-collar family (in a low-rent apartment complex with a father who worked shift work in a paper mill factory), I felt called to protect the rights of workers. It was always instilled in me from a young age that everyone deserves to be treated with dignity and respect in the workplace and beyond. That is a life-long philosophy I have embraced and brought to my law practice, zealously representing trade unions and the rights of their members. Tell us about the inception of the company. How did it all start? I went to law school knowing I wanted to practice trade union labor law. I articled at the Labour Relations Board, and after my call to the bar, I took a position at a boutique labour law firm. I was offered a partnership after only 3 years, but while I loved the practice, I knew I didn't want to do it there. Everyone thought I was having an early midlife crisis when I turned it down and opted to put out my own shingle. I wanted a firm that was mission-driven and ideologically committed to protecting and enhancing rights for workers and unions. What has made you successful? What do you value? I've always prided myself and our firm on our core values of integrity, passion, drive, commitment, and excellence. That winning combination delivers consistent, superior results. We believe in what we do and the important value it brings, not only to our clients but the broader community as we advocate for enhanced rights for workers on a global level. Because we are mission-driven, we aren't motivated by the money. We pride ourselves on our ability to effect superior settlements, knowing when and how to avoid litigation to secure creative best outcomes and when to litigate. Describe your background and what did you do before you started/joined the company? Coming from a blue-collar background, my parents didn't have the resources to afford a post-secondary education for me. So, I worked almost With the naiveté that comes from youth, I had no doubt that it would succeed. In hindsight, I had no equity, 26 | October 2023
Which are the major services of the company and how do they the company to get ahead in the competition? What value-added services does the company provide? We offer the full range of services to our trade union clients, including (but not limited to): Representation before all labour tribunals and at all levels of court Ÿ Grievance & arbitration advocacy Ÿ Labour Board advocacy Ÿ Workers compensation matters Ÿ Disability benefits Ÿ Equity work Ÿ Human Rights advocacy Ÿ Legislative and political lobbying Ÿ Training & Education programming We stand out from the competition given our passionate commitment to the cause which is reflected in our advocacy and in our ability to secure better outcomes without litigation where appropriate. We tirelessly seek the best possible results for our clients. We do so utilizing what we call the Art of Feminine Negotiation, where we bring rapport-building, empathy, flexibility, intuition and trust-building to the table so our clients get more creative outcomes with better relationships, greater buy-in and longer-lasting agreements. Give us your opinion on; do organizations rely heavily on individual heroics or team processes? Team is key in life generally, in business organizations, and particularly for trade unions and service providers for unions. Unions are based on a philosophy of solidarity—stronger together. Individual heroics do not serve the greater good. Building an engaged, dedicated, passionate team is key to success. Studies show that diversity in thinking allows for more creative outcomes and better results (not to mention improved productivity and efficiency). Teamwork and the brainstorming it affords will increase the output of any organization (both in terms of quantitative productivity, but perhaps more importantly, in terms of more refined, creative, distinctive, move-the- dial end results). This holds true generally, and we see it as particularly important for our law firm. Unions secure their strength in numbers. Unions that rely on individual heroics don't survive. The law firms that serve trade unions need to similarly embrace and foster team environments to deliver the best possible service, advice, and results. We think outside the box, looking for unexamined options for enhanced solutions. This cooperative versus competitive approach consistently yields better experiences and outcomes for our clients. Having said that, where necessary we are known for our exceptional advocacy, where we leave no stone unturned. offer. Engaging directly with members, stewards and front-line union reps feeds me – the energy flows both ways as we inspire each other in carrying forward the important work that needs to be done. What are your responsibilities as the Founder/CEO of the company? What is the happiest part of your daily routine? I'm proud to have built our thriving practice over the last 30 years. We've built a reputation for our passion, integrity, and results. I'm still integrally involved in the building of our team and ensuring that our culture continues to reflect our core values. Hiring our best team is a key part of that process, as is fostering relationships with our long-time clients and building on client development for the future. What advice would you give someone going into a leadership position for the first time? Listen. Really listen. Bring empathy to the table, truly seeking to understand and meet the needs of others (both within and outside your organization). The benefits of this approach cannot be overstated. Never seek to exert power over others, but rather, always strive to achieve power with those you engage with. We care about our clients and their issues. We don't treat them like numbers. Unlike most law firms, we also think proactively, seeking to anticipate issues and redressing them before they become conflicts or problems. Our proactive (vs reactive) approach is unique in the practice of law and saves our clients much time, money, angst and relationships. I'm lucky to still be passionate about representing trade unions. I love the advocacy, and I particularly love the exceptional training and education we worldsleaders.com | 27
Corinne Corinne Corinne Lepage Lepage Lepage Assisting with Climate and Environmental Change Related to Economic Issues “The happiest part of my daily life is human contact, whether with my clients or my colleagues.” 28 | October 2023
Corinne Lepage Lawyer Huglo Lepage Avocats worldsleaders.com | 29
E In addition, Corinneoversees significant environmental, natural, and industrial disaster cases. She is one of the experts on these subjects in Europe. She co-founded the Huglo Lepage Avocats law firm in 1978 with Christian Huglo and held a number of official positions, including Secretary of the bar council (1987–1990), Minister of the environment (1995–1997), Deputy mayor, then First deputy mayor of Cabourg (1989–2001), and European deputy (2009–2014). She holds talks a large corporations on how environmental and climatic issues have evolved in relation to commercial concerns. nvironmental issues are becoming worse and worse. More than ever, the world is witnessing the brutality of environmental irresponsibility and the catastrophic repercussions of climate change, from coastal erosion to smoggy skies and disappearing forests. Huglo Lepage Avocats The first French public law firm founded by litigation lawyers was Huglo Lepage Avocats. The firm still provides advice to public authorities and organizations today, and the majority of its litigation work is done in the area of public law, particularly public business law. One of the firm's most popular lawsuits was the Amoco Cadiz case, which was brought before American courts in 1978. Numerous Environmental law disputes have been handled by the attorneys at Huglo Lepage Avocats, notably the defense of Dutch public authorities in relation to Rhine pollution and German authorities in relation to French nuclear power stations. The firm now splits its time between counseling businesses and municipal governments and litigation, continuing to develop new fields of law, particularly those pertaining to climate justice and environmental health. Corinne Lepage, a doctor of law, has developed a consultancy business that encompasses strategy and litigation due to her experience and kept up with the major energy, environmental health, and environmental files. She collaborates with large and small, French and international, public and non-profit organizations. Making the difference in Competition Corinne and her team are adapting to changes by having a transversal perspective which spans not only the various legal disciplines but also many other sectors that are remote from the legal one, particularly scientific and medical expertise. Huglo Lepage Avocats has valued greatly reflection and theory from the beginning and has always seen the need for legal innovation. 30 | October 2023
Furthermore, a unique image is created by the ethics and decision to protect the environment as broadly as possible, by incorporating the efforts made by businesses to transform themselves, and by refusing to offer advice to persistent polluters. This explains why the company is now focusing on CSR, ESG, and taxonomy in order to support businesses and a limited group of financial players. Huglo Lepage is responsible for the development of several significant environmental law precedents, and its innovative spirit is still at work today. Additionally, it is able to provide services that are both operational and creative in the consulting industry thanks to its unique experience and its work with non-legal talents. She believes that running a business is not easy, and it is even more difficult now as there are significant changes in how work is organized and what customers and staff want. The most crucial factors are having a project, knowing how to stick to it, being practical, and leading a team because it can only get better as a whole. Responsibility, competency, intellectual capacities, ethics, and a concern for the greater good are the traits she searches for. She first conducts collective recruitment when adding a new team member. Holding a Firm Stance As a partner and the company's founder, Corinne is primarily responsible for the continuity of the business, case generation, and customer satisfaction. She also coordinates publications, webinars, seminars, and other events that the company attends and participates in. worldsleaders.com | 31
Heidi Lindner Supporting Entities in the Pharmaceutical and Biotechnology Sectors “The possibility of designing solid and innovative legal strategies to face the challenges of my clients has always been a source of professional inspiration.” 32 | October 2023
T aspect of any leader's daily activities is to deliver a skilled service devoted to their clients' needs, ensuring that they always receive a solid and considered response that gives them the greatest possible perspective on the anticipated results. Building strong personal links and reliable, enduring relationships with clients is essential. Heidi Lindner, Senior Partner at Arochi & Lindner, believes that professional ethics and accountability are essential to achieving the intended outcomes, in addition to this commitment to providing services. he success of the client is very important in the work profile. The most crucial 34 | October 2023
Senior Partner Arochi & Lindner worldsleaders.com | 35
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Mike Mellor Chief Marke?ng & Business Development Officer Pryor Cashman 42 | October 2023
Mike Mellor A Legal Marketing Professional with the Vision of Business Transformation A At Pryor Cashman, a full-service award-winning legal practice with approximately 200 attorneys in NYC, Miami, and LA, Mike Mellor serves as the Chief Marketing and Business Development Officer. He enjoys making connections between those with the potential to help them and those that want to be exceptional. Mike has more than 20 years of experience in professional services marketing, the last 12 of which he spent in a legal company. He began his career in the marketing of financial services, then transitioned to Big Four consultative marketing at KPMG before moving into the legal field. Before joining Pryor Cashman, where he has worked as CMBDO for the past seven years, he practiced law at two other law firms. Below are highlights of the interview conducted between World's Leaders and Mike Mellor: Describe who you are as a person, inside and outside of the workplace. I am committed, passionate, and genuine in all facets of my life, and I like to attack life with enthusiasm, humor, and joy. Inside the workplace, I am focused on building a business development culture that is collaborative and uses technology to automate as many mundane tasks as possible; like most law firms, we continue to find it challenging to create and deploy a single version of the truth. Outside of the workplace, I love live music, watching football, traveling, and exploring different cultures. I love making people smile. worldsleaders.com | 43
Tell us about the inception of the company. How did it all start? quite well, and the message from the top has consistently been: Be nice to others, be collaborative, and punch above our weight to out-go toe to toe with larger firms. Bigger is not always better, especially in law firms! Which are the major services of the company and how do the company to get ahead in the competition? What value-added services does the company provide? The firm started in 1963 as a powerhouse music/media/IP/litigation boutique, and we have grown to be a true full- service midsize firm with over 200 attorneys in New York, Los Angeles, and Miami. In fact, one of our founding fathers, Gideon Cashman, still comes into the office regularly, walking about a mile each way. Serving as the firm's General Counsel, Gideon is brilliant and serves as an inspiration to all of us (especially the litigators, who seek his wisdom to help with thorny issues). We continue to evolve alongside our clients to stay ahead of the curve with both transactional and litigation matters, and our firm size enables us to adapt quickly to changing market conditions. This was a key to our success during COVID. What is the significance of innovative ideas in the company? At Pryor Cashman, we create and demonstrate innovation in many ways, but most notably around the metaphorical water cooler and within informal subject-matter pods and settings. Our client bases share common interests, and it's not uncommon to see lawyers from our fashion, music, and art groups come together around the latest market innovations. From unique strategic branding partnerships and royalty agreements to collaborations that can thrive in the new age of the metaverse and NFTs, we are constantly sifting through our best ideas to contextualize them in ways that serve a specific client's needs. It's all about creating those communication frameworks and letting our attorneys geek out together. It really is a full-service firm—we protect our clients' interests in everything from forming, funding, and buying or divesting assets on the corporate side to partnership, royalty and other litigation issues. Of course, we augment these pillars with services related to labor, immigration, intellectual property, real estate, tax, trusts and estates, family and matrimonial issues, and insurance reviews. We work in a number of industries and work with everyone from entrepreneurs to high net worth celebrities and athletes to Fortune 500 behemoths and small startups. Every day is something new and exciting because of our midsize advantage, because the platform the firm is built on allows us to deploy our abilities in a lot of contexts. What has made you successful? What do you value? What are the most important aspects of a company's culture? What principles do you believe in and how do you build this culture? Personally, I think my drive is what has made me the most successful—I am wholly committed to driving revenue in any way possible to improve the firm's financial position—and this can take many forms! It starts with being passionate enough to constantly be a student of the firm, the practices, and the industries. It's a lot to drink in, but I find myself constantly Googling acronyms, industry developments, and reading other firms' client alerts a few hours a day. Being informed is the only way to continuously add value in such a wide-ranging and dynamic field. Give us your opinion on; do organizations rely heavily on individual heroics or team processes? It sounds simple, but in many companies and firms it isn't so easy: Don't be a jerk. That mantra has served Pryor Cashman very well over the past 60 years! While we want our attorneys to vigorously protect our clients' interests in the boardroom and in the courtroom, being a good lawyer isn't mutually exclusive from being a good person to be around. Because of our size, it's a place where everyone knows each other While the easy answer is collaboration, I would be remiss if I didn't mention the folks in our leadership who are driving the firm forward on a daily basis. It takes leaders to propel the agendas and the strategy, giving the group the motive, means, and opportunity to develop 44 | October 2023
the execution for the clients. Positioning, thought leadership, and smart tactics to take market share from our competition are best developed in smaller rooms, with everyone pitching in to bring the project to a successful outcome. I feel that we balance the concepts of entrepreneurialism and collaboration very well at Pryor Cashman. What are your responsibilities as the CMBDO of the company? What is the happiest part of your daily routine? The things I enjoy most are helping people achieve their business goals. Whether that's long-range planning, brainstorming new ways to reach their ideal clients, or helping to hold them accountable to task, I enjoy watching the firm's attorneys grow, spread the word about our offering, and become power users of our marketing and BD resources. As they say in legal, the best compliment you can get is more work. The happiest part of my routine is getting awesome emails about my marketing colleagues who have helped to drive business, gain market or mind share, or do things to spread our message and elevate our brand. I keep them all in a folder to cheer me up on rainy days! What advice would you give someone going into a leadership position for the first time? Read everything you can, try to be a servant-leader, and encourage your teams to challenge you. Just because I'm the head of the group doesn't mean I know everything; in fact, I try to empower my teammates who are in the daily grind to constantly improve our processes and procedures. We write our processes in pencil, and the joy of working together is knowing there's always an interesting new problem to solve. worldsleaders.com | 45
Nasreen Alissa Trailblazing Legal Innovation and Empowering Saudi Women worldsleaders.com | 47
I In the dynamic landscape of Saudi Arabia's legal sphere, one name stands out as a driving force behind groundbreaking advancements and societal progress. Nasreen Alissa, a true pioneer and champion of women's rights, has dedicated her career to reshaping the legal landscape and empowering Saudi women like never before. At the heart of her mission lies KnowYourRights, an extraordinary mobile application that Nasreen conceived and developed. This trailblazing platform serves as a guiding light for Saudi women, equipping them with a comprehensive understanding of their rights and arming them against potential legal pitfalls stemming from ignorance. As the first of its kind in the Kingdom and beyond, KnowYourRights has become a beacon of empowerment and knowledge. Before embarking on her entrepreneurial journey, Nasreen honed her legal expertise at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer LLP, in association with The Law Firm of Salah Al-Hejailan. Over the course of five years, she honed her skills in corporate and commercial law, intellectual property, and information technology. Today, she leverages her extensive experience to offer invaluable counsel to tech businesses and startups, nurturing their growth and ensuring legal compliance. Nasreen's tireless dedication and remarkable achievements have not gone unnoticed. In recognition of her outstanding contributions, she was honored with the prestigious Arabian Business KSA Women Excellence Award for Best Female Lawyer of the Year in 2022. Her unwavering commitment to justice and advocacy has established her as a trailblazer and a woman of unparalleled influence. 48 | October 2023
Pioneering Legal Excellence in Riyadh The Law Firm of Nasreen Alissa, founded in 2018, stands as a pioneering legal institution in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, distinguished by its leadership under a Saudi female lawyer. This esteemed law firm offers comprehensive legal services and innovative solutions to a diverse range of clients, both local and international. discover extraordinary opportunities beyond her imagination. Drawing from her personal experiences, Nasreen passionately encourages every woman to follow suit and embark on their own ventures of self-fulfillment and achievement. Buddy Saudi Arabia, the brainchild of Nasreen, introduced a groundbreaking platform that serves as a comprehensive hub for fintech companies. It offers a range of professional services, revolutionizing the way these innovative businesses navigate the financial landscape. As the first-of-its- kind initiative in KSA, Fintech Buddy Saudi Arabia continues to redefine the fintech industry and propel it towards new horizons. Through Google's captivating documentaries and Nasreen's pioneering endeavors, the world bears witness to the remarkable power of technology and unwavering determination. With a particular emphasis on catering to the needs of corporations, individuals, startups, and small to medium-sized enterprises The Law Firm of Nasreen Alissa ensures tailored and top-notch legal assistance. Committed to addressing the specific requirements of each client, the firm's dedicated team tirelessly works to deliver optimal legal solutions. Moreover, the firm's expertise is complemented by the incorporation of best management practices, ensuring a superior service experience for all those who engage with it. Global Recognition In a momentous collaboration, Google embarked on a transformative project in 2019, capturing the extraordinary story of Nasreen and her groundbreaking application. The tech giant flew its team to Saudi Arabia to produce a captivating documentary, providing an intimate glimpse into Nasreen's remarkable journey. The documentary, available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ru KP0YcSHfQ , serves as a testament to her trailblazing spirit and the impact of her innovative mobile application. Embracing Growth and Fulfillment Nasreen firmly believes that her true growth and development as a legal leader stem from her ability to aid others. She recognizes that her profession involves not only supporting justice within society but also standing up for what is right, earning the respect of those around her. Reflecting on her diverse life experiences, Nasreen acknowledges a journey that has taken her through various countries, early work engagements, and extensive years of education. With four degrees under her belt - two Bachelor's degrees and two Masters - her life has resembled a roller coaster ride. Nasreen understands that life's essence lies in the accumulation of experiences, whether positive or negative. From the positive, she draws strength and continues to build upon it, while from the negative, she gleans valuable lessons and grows. Breaking Barriers The Law Firm of Nasreen Alissa, established in 2018, stands witness to the rapid and favorable evolution of laws and regulations concerning gender equality. Nasreen perceives this remarkable shift as a testament to the progressive strides being made, aligned with the empowerment of women as envisioned in Vision 2030. Admittedly, she finds herself blessed, and filled with pride, witnessing such significant transformations within her country. Furthermore, Google's commitment to amplifying the voices of inspirational women led to the creation of a separate documentary that featured Nasreen and five other exceptional Middle Eastern women. This powerful film, accessible at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W OAKyU3PTcs showcases their collective efforts in utilizing technology to pursue their goals and empower others in their respective fields. Grateful for her own fortunes, Nasreen fervently wishes to serve as a source of inspiration for other women, urging them to fearlessly pursue their aspirations and embrace risks. In her own journey, she has taken bold steps and pursued her dreams, leading her to Building on her previous successes, Nasreen unveiled her latest venture in 2022, an unprecedented milestone in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Fintech worldsleaders.com | 49
