Empowering Women to Lead, Together

Members & Growing

250+

Professionals

120+

Countries Represented in Leadership

3+

Who we are

Founded by Industry Experts who Continue to Lead the Way.

Women in Mentoring was founded by Sabrine Makkes — Lawyer, Mentor, and Executive Coach, out of one simple belief: "when women uplift each other, extraordinary things happen"
WIM is the MEA region's first dedicated space for female students and mid/senior-level professionals in Legal, GRC, Legal Tech, and Legal Ops. A diverse, inclusive, and safe community where women connect, learn, grow — and give each other the opportunities they wish they'd had.
We’re a team of smart, passionate professionals dedicated to making your professional journey more empowering and your voice impossible to ignore.
Our Values

We Listen, Think Independently, We Lift Each Other Up.

Community First Environment

A safe, inclusive space where every woman’s voice is valued — from first-year student to senior executive.

Mentorship That Moves You

Paired with professionals who’ve been where you are — and know exactly how to help you get where you’re going.

Real-World Opportunities

From internships to speaking stages, we open doors that matter. No gatekeeping. No fluff.

Unapologetically Ambitious

We celebrate your wins loudly, support your challenges quietly, and push you to reach further than you thought possible.

Why us?

You’ll Know What

You’re Getting Builds Wealth Steps to Take Next
From One Vision to a Global Movement
Meet the WIM Crew

Choosing The Right
Mentoring Company Starts With the Right People

WIM in the World

WIM x GLL Legal Tech & GC Summit 2025 Official Industry Partner

WIM is the official industry partner of the GLL Legal Tech & GC Summit 2025 — Dubai. Our founder, Sabrine Makkes, took the stage as a thought leader alongside some of the region’s most influential legal minds.

We don’t just attend the conversation. We lead it.

Testimonials

Voices & Experiences That Speak for Themselves

FAQ

WIM Community FAQ’s

Everything You Need to Know About Joining WIM

 

WIM is built for female students, junior professionals, and mid/senior-level women working in Legal, GRC, Legal Tech, and Legal Ops across the MEA region and beyond.

Yes — students join completely free. For professionals, we offer discounted event access and an exclusive opportunities board as part of membership.

We’re not just a LinkedIn group. WIM is a structured mentorship community with real events, real opportunities, and a curated crew who show up for each other. We also have regional chapters across 5 countries.

Not at all. WIM has chapters in Egypt, GCC, Kenya, South Africa, and West Africa — and we’re growing. Online events are accessible globally.

WIM for HIM is our newest chapter — a space for men in legal and GRC to mentor the next generation of male leaders. Because true progress is a team effort.

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