Farzeen Ali

A committed, practice-oriented Advocate enrolled with the Islamabad Bar Council on 14 December 2024 and currently practicing law in Islamabad, and has practical litigation exposure in civil, criminal, family, defamation, human rights, refugee, labour, discrimination, regulatory, administrative and public-interest matters before District Courts and other legal forums across Pakistan. Having dealt with and assisted in more than 1,000 cases, have developed strong professional skills in legal drafting, pleadings, case preparation, advocacy, legal research, client consultation, court representation, mediation, and negotiation. I am also a Certified Accredited Mediator, having completed a Civil and Commercial Mediation Training Course recognised and approved by the International Mediation Institute in January 2026.

Advocate - Islamabad Bar Council - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2024-12)

Practicing before District Courts and other legal forums. Dealt with and assisted in more than 1,000 cases across Pakistan, including civil, criminal, family, defamation, human rights, refugee, labour, discrimination, regulatory and public-interest matters.

• Regularly drafts pleadings, petitions, applications, replies, legal notices, appeals, written arguments and case briefs
• Conducts legal research
• Prepares litigation strategy
• Assists clients in court proceedings and legal consultations

Associate Lawyer - Nasir & Co. Law Firm - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2023-01 - 2024-12)

Assisted counsels of the law firm in civil, criminal, constitutional, family, human rights and public-interest litigation.

• Prepared petitions, applications, replies, written arguments, legal opinions, case summaries and memorandums
• Conducted legal research on statutory provisions, case law, procedural requirements and court precedents
• Managed case files, client documents, court correspondence and litigation records

Legal Intern - Muthair Law Associates - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2021-01 - 2023-12)

Worked on human rights, refugee protection, labour rights, discrimination and general litigation matters.

• Assisted in preparation of legal briefs, appeals, applications, court filings, factual notes and case summaries
• Supported lawyers in documentation, client communication, evidence review and court-file preparation

Legal Intern - AR & Co. Law Firm - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2019-01 - 2021-12)

Assisted legal teams in legal research, drafting, documentation and case preparation. Observed and supported court proceedings, client liaison, record maintenance and preparation of legal documents, thereby developing a strong foundation in litigation practice and procedural law.

Intern - Pakistan Electronic Media Regulatory Authority - PEMRA - Islamabad, Pakistan

(2021-01 - 2021-02)

Gained introductory exposure to media law, regulatory governance, compliance mechanisms and administrative processes.

LL.B. - Law - Institute of Legal Management and Sciences Law College, Gomal University (2023)

Intermediate / Higher Secondary Education - IMCB F-10/4 (2017)

Matriculation / Secondary School Certificate - IMCB F-10/3 (2015)