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Erum Mirza, attorney and strategic advisor

I believe the best lawyers are curious and creative – and they empower leaders to make better decisions. Whether advising a nonprofit board, a growing business, or an executive team, my goal is always to offer practical advice with real-world judgement to strengthen organizations and support their mission

Professional Journey

2020 - 2026

General Counsel

District of Columbia Bar

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

2016 - 2019

Compliance Counsel, Assistant General Counsel

CFP Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards (CFP Board)

Served as primary legal advisor to several operational departments; led comprehensive Bylaws revision with Board of Directors' Governance Committee.

2007 - 2011

Associate

Arnold & Porter LLP

General litigation, commercial, and legislative matters.

2002 - 2006

Associate

Kaye Scholer LLP (NY and DC)

General litigation and commercial matters.

2003 - 2004

Law Clerk

U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey

Federal judicial experience

Leadership &
Recognition

  • D.C. Bar Frederick B. Abramson Award (2025 & 2024)
  • Association of Corporate Counsel National Capital Region - Outstanding Chief Legal Officer Finalist (2022)
  • Association of Corporate Counsel National Capital Region- Leadership Academy Fellow (2022)
  • Nonprofit & Associations Forum/Committee Co-Chair (2020 – 22)
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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
• Phi Beta Kappa

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