Education:

S.J.D. (Cand.), Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

LL.M., Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law

LL.B., University of London

B.A. Journalism, University of the Punjab

Bio:

Dean Ujala Akram provides strategic and visionary leadership as the administrative and academic head of Blackstone School of Law & Business. She is also the co-founder of Blackstone School of Law & Business. She brings in extensive experience in heading academic and administrative units in several higher education settings in the USA. Prior to starting Blackstone, she held the role of Assistant Dean at Santa Clara University in the heart of the diverse and innovative Silicon Valley in California. During her academic career, she has served as a Director at Santa Clara University, taught at and headed an academic department with the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and served as a Senior Advisor to the Graduate Law Programs at Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law—Indianapolis (IU McKinney School of Law). During her years with IU McKinney School of Law, she also worked on a USAID grant-funded project through which the law school’s LL.M. Program was offered at Cairo University and Alexandria University in Egypt. She also worked at a prestigious law firm in Indianapolis, Faegre Baker Daniels LL.P., on an Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) project.

Ms. Akram’s specialized research and writings in the field of law and education focus on women's issues, minority rights, social justice, international protection of human rights, effective teaching methodologies; student learning styles. She's been teaching law to the University of London LL.B. students since 2013. Her hundreds of law lectures are publicly available on YouTube as an open source for students. Her research and service both are derived by her strong commitment to social justice and her belief in making the quality education accessible to all social classes

Blackstone Law College has a simple mission and that is to replace traditional education with 21st-century education in Pakistan.Blackstone Law is unique because it takes education beyond the traditional setting of a lecture and provides inquiry-based teaching in a Self-Organized Learning Environment (SOLE). We utilize Flipped Classroom methodology where our classroom are a place of collaborative research, problem-solving and presenting solutions to issues. Outside of classroom, we provide 24 hours support through our freely available lectures on YouTube as we believe in open access. The goal is to create an environment in which students can acquire a set of competencies, so when they enter the workforce they are ready to take on real world challenges. We have an amazing faculty of people who are not only passionate about education but are also fully capable of bringing about this change in education.

Blackstone Law College started out as Sir William Blackstone Institute of Law in Monterey, California. Initially, we offered online coaching to University of London students from around the world. We taught students from all seven continents! Second year into this project, we recorded hundreds of lectures of law lectures for students so they can learn on the go. Our passion to help students and our love for teaching gave birth to Blackstone Law College which offers face-to-face classes in Lahore, Pakistan.The College campus is under construction on Barki Road, Lahore, only 15-20 minutes away from DHA. The college will provide a learning environment for law students and will enable them to learn by working in groups, doing research, applying law to real world problems, creating content for other law students, and connecting with students around the world. We offer a one-of-a-kind Work-Study curriculum through which we bridge the gap between education and career. Our curriculum ensures that our students are all-set to launch their careers successfully by the end of the program and in addition receive an LL.B. degree from University of London or Northumbria University. We, along with our students, will build our strong Blackstone Law & Business community!

Most recently I have worked with University of California San Francisco as a Senior Business Analyst. University of California San Francisco has produced many Nobel Laureates (UCSF Nobel Prize Winners) and is one of the most innovative medical institution in the United States. I was hired as a consultant by the School of Medicine to facilitate the launch of the Bridges Curriculum. The curriculum helps prepare 21st century doctors and is very complex (in a good way!) compared to any other curriculum currently taught to medical students. I helped the assessment, curriculum, evaluation, and technology teams to develop business models, guided them in designing complex processes around those models, collected business requirements, designed solutions, implemented strategy, and worked closely with the school leadership to prioritize Bridges Curriculum projects.The Work-Study curriculum taught at Blackstone Law College is inspired by the Bridges Curriculum (University of California San Francisco - School of Medicine).

Colonel (Retired) Abdul Khaliq served Pakistan Army for Thirty Years. He is a Graduate from Command and Staff College Quetta, besides holding a Masters Degree in Political Science from Azad Jammu & Kashmir University, Muzaffarabad, he also holds a BSc (Hon’s) Degree in War Studies from University of Balochistan. He carries wide ranging knowledge / experience in multiple fields. He has served on different Command, Staff and Instructional appointments. The officer has also served in Prime Intelligence Agencies of Pakistan i.e. Military Intelligence and Inter-Services Intelligence for over Eight Years. While serving at Military Intelligence Directorate he was officially nominated Military Member to interact with International Diplomatic Community at Islamabad and conduct foreign delegations / dignitaries visiting Pakistan. He has an extensive experience in Administration, Security and Educational Management during post retirement period as well.

Pioneer member of the Blackstone School of Law & Business, Mr. Abubakar has been working with the institute since 2016, ensuring smooth business operations along with actively playing his part in the Admissions Team as an Admissions Counselor. He has undoubtedly made meaningful contributions to the organization. His work ethic and commitment is second to none!

Mr. Abubakar holds a degree in Bachelors in Commerce and has worked with Blackstone in diverse roles.

Shafin Khalid Rehman has been an integral part of Blackstone team back in 2016! He left for his higher education and after four years, after his master’s degree and obtaining Gold Medal Distinction he is back at Blackstone School of Law & Business as a counselor and a faculty member. Mr. Shafin is passionate about leading teams and applying business strategies to attain success in his professional life. He is an expert of teaching Business Administration related courses and knows the University of London’s degree in and out. He has always been a leader whether related to sports or academics. Attended the Pakistan U-16 cricket camp, and throughout his academic years he was the Sports President. Mr. Shafin previously worked for Netflix as a Media Localization Analyst. In addition to this, he has also worked with the DGDP (Directorate General of Defense Procurement, Pakistan Armed Forces). His dynamic nature, dedication and support is second to none.

Ms. Anushay completed her BSc in Business Administration with Marketing from University of London, Royal Holloway and achieved Second Class Honours (Upper Division). Passionate about acdemics, she joined Blackstone School of Law & Business as a counselor and a faculty member for the BSc Business Administration Programme offered by the University of London. Ms. Anushay’s education from the beginning has been in Business Administration which has made her a master of Business related courses. Pivotal part of Blackstone’s team, she excels in this field with not only working her heart out with dedication but being passionate about learning new things. More over, she has attained Distinctions in her academics and also played an active role as the President of the Sports society throughout her school life. Ms. Anushay strongly believes that nothing is impossible if you work with compassion and hard work!

Ms. Noor Inam completed her bachelors of laws from University of London. Paving her way in the field of academia, Ms. Inam is working at Blackstone School of Law in a dual role. Rendering her services in the Student Services department as a Junior Administrator and fulfilling her passion for law by teaching Legal Systems & Methods. A complete package!

Prior to starting her journey with us, she had the honour of being an internee at one of Pakistan’s largest and well-renowned law firm- Cornelius Lane & Mufti- where she worked mainly on Arbitration and Corporate Law cases.