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Founded in 1998 the CMLA is a non profit association dedicated to promoting the objectives of self-identifying Muslim members of the legal profession.  Our organization is includes muslim and law students, solo and small firm practitioners, lawyers at large firms, corporate counsel, lawyers serving all levels of government, academics, lawyers practising in the broader public sector, judges and other adjudicators, foreign-trained lawyers and non-practising lawyers, who are located across Canada. 

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CMLA Alberta

Founded in 2021, our Alberta Chapter is dedicated to promoting the objectives of self-identifying Muslims in the legal profession.

 

We seek to fulfill the following objectives for the growing Muslim legal community across Alberta:​​

  • Professional Advocacy;

  • Education and Professional Development;

  • Networking; and 

  • Peer Support. 

Board of Directors

Alberta Executive Committee 

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Saliha Haq, Chair
Calgary

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Ilyas Gora
Calgary

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Niha Ather
Edmonton

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Mike Elsaghir
Calgary

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Iqra Nazir
Calgary

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Zakiyya Karbani
Calgary

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Ashfia Ahmed
Calgary

Safaa Al-Khaz'Aly
Calgary

Hassan Sajjad
Calgary

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