Azwar Shakeel

Azwar Shakeel is a legal professional with extensive experience across various roles and organizations. Currently serving as an Associate at RIAA Barker Gillette Global Alliance and as a Fakhruddin G Ebrahim Fellow at the Human Rights Commission of Pakistan, Azwar also holds the title of Barrister from The Honourable Society of Lincoln's Inn, having been called to the Bar of England & Wales. In addition, Azwar is an active columnist for multiple publications, including Dawn and Pakistan Today, providing insights on current affairs. Previous roles include Associate at FGE Ebrahim Hosain, Legal Secretary at BPP Law Society, and Intern at North Kensington Law Centre, where duties encompassed client interviews and assisting in legal drafting. Azwar has also engaged in pro bono work with the StreetLaw Advocacy Network, educating marginalized communities about their legal rights. Azwar's educational background includes ongoing Bar Vocational Studies at City, University of London, a Graduate Diploma in Law from BPP Law School, and a Bachelor's degree in Political Economy from the University of California, Berkeley.