Faiza F.
Senior Legal Consultant
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About
Faiza F. is a distinguished High Court Advocate and International Legal Consultant based in Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Pakistan, offering extensive expertise in the domains of legal education, gender justice, and alternative dispute resolution. As the Founder of the National Legal Incubation Center (NLIC) and the Pakistan Women Lawyers Council (PWLC), she has significantly contributed to the legal landscape by training emerging lawyer-leaders across Sindh and Balochistan and promoting legal-tech ecosystem development. Faiza serves as the Director of Gender Justice at the Peace & Justice Network (PJN), where she spearheads initiatives to combat gender-based violence and enhance women's access to justice. Her affiliations with renowned international organizations such as UNDP, Oxfam, and the International Bar Association showcase her proficiency in providing strategic consultancy across the Asia-Pacific region. An award-winning lawyer, she holds an LLB and is a Qualified Advocate with the Pakistan Bar Council, also engaging in significant pro bono work for gender-based violence survivors.
Experience
Founder & Program Head
National Legal Incubation Center (NLIC)Founded and oversee NLIC, a key platform dedicated to training emerging lawyer-leaders and fostering legal-tech startups. Developed and implemented comprehensive legal education programs throughout Sindh and Balochistan, benefitting numerous law students and practitioners. Facilitated the creation of university-level legal programs and built institutional partnerships aimed at integrating legal innovation within Pakistan's higher educational framework. Provided mentorship to law firms and legal startups through NLIC resources.Founder
Pakistan Women Lawyers Council (PWLC)Established PWLC to advocate for the rights and professional growth of women lawyers nationwide. Coordinated advocacy initiatives, networking functions, and capacity-building workshops tailored for women in the legal field. Collaborated with both national and international entities to drive forward gender-responsive legal reforms.Director of Gender Justice
Peace & Justice Network (PJN)Oversaw the gender justice initiative, crafting and executing strategies to combat gender-based violence and enhance women's access to justice. Worked with legal, civil society, and government organizations to design and implement gender-responsive programs. Generated research materials, policy briefs, and advocacy documentation focusing on GBV, women's rights, and transitional justice.International Consultant
Asia-Pacific Region | UNDP, Oxfam, Concern Worldwide, IBA, CIArbDelivered specialized consulting services in legal and gender justice to prominent international organizations across the Asia-Pacific. Developed and led Training-of-Trainers (ToT) initiatives employing transdisciplinary and rights-based methodologies. Executed legal evaluations, created policy frameworks, and offered capacity-building support to governments and civil society organizations. Provided advisory services related to arbitration and dispute resolution via CIArb.High Court Advocate
Pakistan Bar CouncilPracticed in the High Court addressing issues related to family law, gender-based violence, constitutional rights, and civil litigation. Offered pro bono legal assistance to survivors of GBV and women facing vulnerable circumstances. Engaged in advocacy for legal reforms at both the parliamentary and judicial levels.
Skills & Expertise
Education
- LLB (Bachelor of Laws)Pakistan