For Senior Industry Practitioners
Apply as an Industry Expert
WIM Industry Experts are senior practitioners — GCs, partners, compliance heads, legal tech founders — who bring real-world insight through speaking, content, and structured mentorship.
This is for you if..
- A General Counsel, Partner, or C-Suite legal/compliance leader
- A Legal Tech founder, GRC specialist, or thought leader
- Someone with deep expertise and a desire to share it
- Looking to contribute knowledge — not just network
- Open to speaking, writing, or leading a session
How You Contribute
Core Offerings for Industry Experts
Speaking & Panels
Take the stage at WIM events — in-person roundtables, fireside chats, and the GLL Legal Tech & GC Summit.
Magazine & Thought Leadership
Publish articles, whitepapers, and research in WIM Magazine — reaching 250+ professionals across MEA.
WIM Production Studio
Featured in expert Q&As, social media campaigns, and video content — building your brand with a regional audience.
Selective Mentoring
Offer focused masterclasses or sessions — structured around your time and expertise, not a long-term commitment.
Expert Directory Badge
A verified "Industry Expert" badge on your WIM profile — visible to all members, partners, and collaborators.
Partner Network Access
Connect with WIM's corporate partners, universities, and legal organizations across the region.
Speaking & Panels
Take the stage at WIM events — in-person roundtables, fireside chats, and the GLL Legal Tech & GC Summit.
Magazine & Thought Leadership
Publish articles, whitepapers, and research in WIM Magazine — reaching 250+ professionals across MEA.
WIM Production Studio
Featured in expert Q&As, social media campaigns, and video content — building your brand with a regional audience.
How it works
Joining as an Industry Expert
Submit Your Profile
Tell us your areas of expertise, what you'd like to contribute, and how much time you're able to offer.
WIM team Review
Our team reviews to ensure a strong fit with WIM's community and upcoming event calendar.
Contribute
Speak, write, mentor, or advise — on a schedule that works for you. Flexible and meaningful by design.
FAQ
WIM Community FAQ’s
Everything You Need to Know About Joining WIM
Who is WIM for?
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.
Is it free to join?
Yes — students join completely free. For professionals, we offer discounted event access and an exclusive opportunities board as part of membership.
What makes WIM different from other networks?
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.
Do I need to be based in the UAE?
Not at all. WIM has chapters in Egypt, GCC, Kenya, South Africa, and West Africa — and we’re growing. Online events are accessible globally.
What is WIM for HIM?
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.