Our Distinguished Faculty

Ujala Akram brings in extensive experience in heading academic and administrative units in several higher education settings in the USA and in Pakistan. She is the founder of Blackstone School of Law & Business and has been providing strategic leadership to the organization since 2016. She has previously held the role of Assistant Dean at Santa Clara University in the heart of the diverse and innovative Silicon Valley in California. Previously, she has served as a Director at Santa Clara University, taught at and headed an academic department with the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and served as a Senior Advisor to the Graduate Law Programs at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law—Indianapolis (IU McKinney School of Law). During her years with IU McKinney School of Law, she also worked on a USAID grant-funded project through which the law school's LL.M. Program was offered at Cairo University and Alexandria University in Egypt. She also worked at a prestigious law firm in Indianapolis, Faegre Baker Daniels LL.P., on an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) project. Ms. Akram's specialized research and writings in the field of law and education focus on women's issues, minority rights, social justice, international protection of human rights, effective teaching methodologies; student learning styles. She's been teaching law to the University of London LL.B. students since 2013. Her hundreds of law lectures are publicly available on YouTube as an open source for students. Her research and service both are derived by her strong commitment to social justice and her belief in making the quality education accessible to all social classes.

Barrister Waleed is a practicing Advocate of the Lahore High Court who completed his Bar Practitioner Training Course from the prestigious City University - London and also received his LLM from the same. He was called to the bar at the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn. Before and upon his return to Pakistan, he worked with one of the largest law firms where he focused his work on corporate and civil matters. He is currently a partner at Blackstone Law & Associates. He is also serving as a Director at the Human Rights Protection Centre. Barrister Waleed's area of expertise includes Constitutional and Civil law wherein he has provided exemplary services related to research, drafting & advisory to his clients. Moreover, he is a passionate academic with years of experience teaching Tort, Contract Law and other subjects to the University of London LLB Programme. He is also one of the pioneer professors for the Bar Transfer Course (Civil and Criminal Litigation) at Blackstone School of Law & Business.

Aleena Khan Salick is a highly accomplished legal professional with a robust educational background and extensive experience in the legal field. She holds an LLB from the University of London and an LLM in Bar Vocational Studies with a Specialism in Corporate Law and Practice. Her thesis was a comprehensive study on the impact of Artificial Intelligence and Data Protection Law. Aleena Khan Salick is responsible for teaching EU Law and Jurisprudence to LL.B students, she also teaches Advocacy to the students enrolled in the Bar Transfer Course. In her professional journey, Aleena has made significant contributions at Mian Nisar Ahmad & Co. Additionally, she has demonstrated her editorial expertise as the Assistant Editor of both the Pakistan Law Review and the Pakistan Student Journal of Law. Aleena has also had the distinguished honor of serving as a law clerk for the Chief Justice of Pakistan, Justice Gulzar Ahmed. This combination of academic excellence and practical experience underscores Aleena's dedication to the legal profession and her commitment to advancing her expertise in Corporate Law and emerging legal fields.

Currently serving as an Associate Partner at Blackstone Law and Associates, Hamza brings a wealth of practical experience to his academic roles. As a distinguished Lecturer at Blackstones School of Law, Hamza teaches Commercial Law and Conflict of Laws to aspiring legal professionals in Bachelors of Laws External Programmes, contributing significantly to the academic and professional development of his students. He also teaches LLM programs affiliated with the University of London, providing advanced legal education in Corporate Governance and Compliance, and Arbitration in Corporate and Commercial Law. His dedication to legal education extends beyond traditional lectures; he actively mentors students, conducts comprehensive workshops, and organizes seminars to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application. Hamza's legal practice is marked by his representation of distinguished individuals and high-profile companies. He has successfully litigated for clients such as PTCL, Nestle, UBL, Coca Cola, SNGPL, Engro Foods, and Ittehad Chemicals, demonstrating his expertise and commitment to delivering exceptional legal services. His contributions to the legal field are further complemented by his volunteer work with the Bonded Labour Liberation Front Pakistan, demonstrating his commitment to both professional excellence and social justice. Previously, he served at Abdullah & Hussain, where he managed a diverse range of legal practices and represented both national and international clients in the High Courts of Pakistan.

Taha Salick is responsible for teaching Tort Law and Equity & Trusts to the LL.B (Hons.) students. He is also responsible for teaching Criminal Litigation in the Bar Transfer Course. Taha Salick was called to the Bar of England and Wales in 2019 and is a member of the Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn. Since his Call, Mr. Salick has maintained ardent interest in teaching and training the lawyers of tomorrow. He has been part of faculty at Blackstone School of Law since 2019, teaching students of the Bar Transfer Course and University of London. Taha is also an Associate at Crown Law Chambers where he undertakes a diverse range of litigation in both the High Court and Subordinate Courts.

Aisha Naeem is a UK-qualified barrister with a strong academic background in commercial law. She holds an LLM in Commercial Law from Nottingham Trent University, UK. Throughout her academic journey, Aisha demonstrated exceptional leadership and advocacy skills. She served as President of the Debating Society at Nottingham Trent University and won several awards in international moot court competitions. Her achievements culminated in her election as President of the Mooting and Debating Society 2020 at AGIS, Grays Inn. Aisha currently advises on corporate law matters at RS Corporate Advisory. Her previous experience includes working with esteemed law firms like Ahmad and Qazi, ranked in Legal 500, and working with notable lawyers like Naeem Bukhari. In addition to her professional credentials, Aisha is also a dedicated educator. With over 4 years of experience teaching the Bar at Law at Blackstone, she has established herself as a respected mentor and instructor, inspiring and guiding the next generation of legal professionals.

Zokhruf Ahmad holds a Diploma in Law, an LLB (Hons.), a Postgraduate Certificate, a Postgraduate Diploma, and an LLM all from University of London. She is currently a Lecturer in Public International Law at the Blackstone School of Law and Business, affiliated with the University of London in Lahore. Since September 2015, she has also been the Manager of Corporate and Legal Affairs at the Chand Bagh Foundation, where she drafts policy documents, contracts, oversees corporate secretarial work, ensures compliance with regulatory frameworks, and manages relationships with external counsel. Additionally, she has been an organizer at Legal Hackers Lahore, a global movement that explores innovative solutions at the intersection of law and technology. Zokhruf has extensive teaching experience, having lectured in Criminal Law at the University of London's Business and Law School, Business Law at the University of Lahore, and served as a tutor and coordinator at University College Lahore. Her academic contributions include publishing policy papers and articles in legal journals and delivering IP Rights awareness lectures.

Barrister Ambreen, a role model for young lawyers, was called to the Bar (Lincoln's Inn) in the year 2007 as an Outstanding Barrister. She has experience of legal practice both in England and in Pakistan extending for over a decade. Ambreen Qureshi completed her LL.B University of London and completed her Bar from City, University London. Barrister Ambreen Qureshi is responsible for teaching Professional Ethics to the students enrolled in the Bar Transfer Course. Barrister Ambreen Qureshi works as an advisor in the work group of members of UK Parliaments (All Party). She was given appreciation of work by the House of Commons in the year 2018. She has attended parliamentary debates both at the Houses of Commons and the House of Lords. Barrister Ambreen was part of the inquiry conducted by House of Commons MPs as a human rights expert. She continues to be one of the few Barristers of Pakistan who advises and have clients both in England as well as in Pakistan. Barrister Ambreen Qureshi had been appointed by orders of the Honourable High Court United Kingdom to assist the Honourable Judge in a Family/Criminal Matter Case.

Shaza Kaleem Usmani earned her LL.B (Hons.) from the University of London completing the International Degree Programme at the Blackstone School of Law in Lahore, where she achieved a degree classification of 2.2. She completed her A-Levels at LGS Paragon and her O-Levels in Pre-Medical at LGS Paragon. She is currently enrolled in University of London LL.M programme for corporate and commercial law. Shaza has been a permanent faculty member at Blackstone School of Law and Business since June 2023, where she instructs courses in Contract Law, Public Law and IPHR. She develops instructional material, plans lessons to enhance student learning, and employs various teaching methods to meet diverse student needs. She provides constructive feedback, creates engaging assignments, encourages class discussions, and tracks student progress. In addition to her teaching role, Shaza has served as Assistant Director Academics since January 2022. In this position, she assists in managing business operations and developing educational programs. From January 2021 to December 2022, Shaza was an instructor for the Level 4 Contract Law and Public Law courses. She also worked as a Research Intern at the Research Society of International Law (RSIL), locating legal precedents and assessing probable outcomes.

Amna Ali currently serves as the Manager of Legal Affairs at the Public Interest Law Association of Pakistan (PILAP) and teaches at Blackstone School of Law.

Muhammad Areeb Khan has been working in the legal sector since the past 5 years, and has worked with leading law firms in Pakistan. His notable contributions include advising the National Command Authority on restructuring public sector companies, drafting the Uzbekistan-Pakistan Trade Transit Treaty, and guiding TCS Private Limited on commencing operations under the TIR Convention. He has also played a crucial role in advising Future Development Holdings Ltd., Habib Rafique Limited, and Lahore Future City on various infrastructure projects. Currently, Khan is associated with Khan & Arshad Partners, a Legal 500 featured law firm, where he specializes in corporate, commercial, and taxation litigation. In this capacity, he advises and represents a diverse clientele, including the Federal Board of Revenue, Punjab Food Authority, MCB Bank Ltd., Premier Insurance Ltd., and other companies and high-net-worth individuals. His practice areas include corporate, commercial, and tax litigation, corporate and transactional advisory, and regulatory drafting. Beyond his legal practice, Mr. Khan is a columnist for Dawn News and is actively involved in youth leadership and policy advocacy. He has previously served as the Deputy Secretary General of the Youth General Assembly (YGA) in Pakistan, an organization dedicated to representing youth interests across parliamentary, governmental, non-governmental, and semi-governmental platforms.

Advocate Nadeem Saleem is a distinguished legal professional, entrusted with the responsibility of teaching LawGAT and SEE Law. Additionally, he imparts knowledge on the "Legal System and Method" at the BSOL Gujranwala campus. As a valued member of a leading law firm in Pakistan, Advocate Saleem also serves as a legal advisor to several notable organizations across the country. His expertise extends beyond advocacy; he is a respected professor, educator, speaker, leadership trainer, and mentor. Dedicated to nurturing the potential of Pakistan's youth, he plays a pivotal role in guiding them toward achieving their aspirations and succeeding in their professional journeys.

After completing GCE O-Levels and GCE A-Levels from Lahore College of Arts & Sciences (LACAS) Waleed Ahmad became a qualified ACCA Member from the Association of Certified Chartered Accountants (ACCA) along with BSC (Hons) in Accounting & Finance from Oxford Brookes University, United Kingdom. Waleed Ahmad completed his articles with Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants (Lahore, Pakistan) and Ernst & Young Chartered Accountants (Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates). Waleed has a total of 7 years of working experience in the auditing field and is currently heading the finance department of a multi-national investments firm with its diverse auditing, accounting, and technological expertise.

Haisem Fuad did his BSc (Hons) in Accounting and Finance from Lahore University of Management Sciences in 2015 and ACCA in 2016. After teaching for about 6 years in multiple schools and colleges O and A levels Accounting, he is looking forward to expanding his horizons to teaching ACCA. Currently, he is visiting faculty in SICAS, Roots and Learning Alliance. He aims to impact the younger generation of our country by educating and molding them into professionals destined for success.

Mr. Muhammad Usman Shoaib is an associate member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Pakistan (ICAP), Institute of Chartered Accountants of England & Wales (ICAEW) Pakistan Institute of Public Finance Accountants (PIPFA). He has diverse experience of more than ten years in professional service firms embodying a range of services including experience with EY. He remained the visiting faculty member of Concordia school of accountancy and PIPFA.

Fareed Qureshi is having a PhD in Organizational Behavior and Strategy from Suleman Dawood School of Business, Lahore University of Management Sciences. He has been associated with academia since the last 17 years. He has taught various subjects related to management, accounting and finance in different business schools, like University of Central Punjab (UCP), Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), University of Punjab, Information Technology University (ITU), and FAST National University School of Management, to name a few.

Arslaan Saleem did his Bachelors degree and ACCA professional qualification in accounting and finance from Skans School of Accountancy Lahore and The University of the Punjab, PK respectively. A fully committed, capable and confident person who possesses the required vision, ability and enthusiasm needed for successful accounts, finance and tax management. He has been working in the Accounting, Finance and Taxation field for more than 10 years and has extensive experience in the Tax department. Currently, he is associated with Servis Group of Companies and serving his skills in the tax department.

Iram Murtaza is a proficient TX guide, boasting an extensive background in education. She is well-versed in teaching FA1, FA2, and FFA exams for the ACCA qualification in conjunction with AA and FR. Presently, she is affiliated with Blackstone. She also has a prior association with SKANS School of Accountancy, an ACCA Approved Platinum Learning Partner. One of her students achieved a global distinction in the financial accounting exam, while the pass rate of her pupils stands at over double the global average. Alongside her teaching commitments, she holds the position of Senior Auditor at the renowned Big 4 Audit firm, EY Ford Rhodes. Ms. Murtaza's teaching approach prioritizes exam preparation, thereby aiding students in managing exam-related stress and optimizing their performance. Her methodology is result-oriented, consistently garnering appreciation from her learners for its effectiveness.