Ziad Ali is a pioneering legal entrepreneur and thought leader dedicated to advancing the legal profession across Egypt and the broader MENA region. As CEO and Founder of THE LAW, Egypt’s first English-language law magazine and a leading platform for legal industry development, Ziad has spent over a decade championing sustainable growth, innovation, and knowledge-sharing within the legal community. Under his leadership, THE LAW has become a hub for events, seminars, and conferences that connect legal professionals and foster industry excellence.

In addition to his work at THE LAW, Ziad is CEO of BD Partner, the region’s only business development agency exclusively serving the legal sector, and CEO of Talent Partner, a specialist in legal talent acquisition and retention. His expertise in business development, marketing, and digital transformation has empowered law firms to achieve strategic growth and operational efficiency.

Ziad is also Egypt’s Local Representative for AIJA - International Association of Young Lawyers, Vice President of the Network for International Law Students (NILS)), and co-founder of bedayat بدايات a cultural center in Cairo. He has been recognized as an African Legal Achiever and is a frequent advisor, speaker, and advocate for legal innovation.

With advanced legal education from Lund University and the The American University in Cairo, Ziad brings a global perspective and a passion for empowering the next generation of legal professionals.

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