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Executive legal counsel for organizations navigating governance, growth, and strategic change. Executive legal counsel for organizations navigating governance, growth, and strategic change.

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Erum Mirza, attorney and strategic advisor

Credentials

Credentials & Recognition

Leadership

  • Committee Co-Chair, Non-Profits & Associations — Association for Corporate Counsel National Capital Region (NCR) (2020–2023)
  • Founding Board Member, Chasing Minds (2014)
  • Former Treasurer, School Without Walls at Francis Stevens Home & School Association (2013–2014)

Awards & Recognition

  • Fellow, American Bar Association (2025)
  • Fellow, The District of Columbia Bar (2024)
  • Outstanding Chief Legal Officer Finalist — Association of Corporate Counsel NCR (2021)

Juris Doctor (J.D.)

Georgetown University Law Center (May 2002)

• Georgetown Immigration Law Journal
• Clinic: Law Students in Court

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Rutgers University (May 1998)

• Political Science with High Honors

Association of Corporate Counsel

National Capital Region Leadership Academy

(Class of 2022)

Trusted at the
Leadership Table

  • Governance First

    Helping organizations build stronger decision-making structures.

  • Practical Counsel

    Advice designed for real-world implementation.

  • Executive Partnership

    Working alongside CEOs and Boards rather than outside them.

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Background

Professional Journey

2020 - 2026

General Counsel Executive Member

District of Columbia Bar

Led enterprise governance, executive strategy, and legal operations for the nation's largest mandatory bar association.

2018 - 2019

Assistant General Counsel

CFP Board

Served as primary operational advisor to Marketing, Communications, IT, and HR departments; providing solutions and executing contracts and legal processes.

2007 - 2011

Associate

Arnold & Porter LLP

Corporate legal practice.

2002 - 2006

Associate

Kaye Scholer LLP

Commercial and litigation matters.

2003 - 2004

Judicial Clerk

U.S. District Court

Federal judicial experience.

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A Note From Erum

“I believe the best legal counsel doesn't simply answer legal questions—it helps leaders make better decisions. Whether advising a nonprofit board, a growing business, or an executive team, my goal is to offer: practical and actionable guidance that strengthens organizations and supports their mission.”

Purpose-Driven Counsel

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Counsel for What Matters.

Professional, strategic, and reliable counsel for your most critical organizational challenges.
Let’s discuss how we can align your legal framework with your mission.

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