LEAH NICHELLE-MARIE BROWN

Leah works as an outsourced General Counsel where she provides legal services to FinTech businesses on a consultancy basis.

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The Lawyer - Black History Month: Leah Brown on growing in adversity

 

Leah’s legal career started at the Bar, and she trained as an M&A lawyer at a magic circle firm. She has since worked for public companies, boutique investment firms and a Middle Eastern government. Leah transitioned into FinTech a few years ago where she worked as a General Counsel and Company Secretary.

 

Leah is a member of Women in FinTech, BWAM (Black Women in Asset Management), Disruptive GC Network, TLA Black Women in Tech, Inspiring Diverse Leaders, Lawyers’ Christian Fellowship and the Honourable Society of the Middle Temple.

 

Leah is frequently asked as leader in the legal sector to speak on matters pertaining to diversity in the legal profession. In 2021, she contributed to interviews with Jameson Legal and Taylor Root and has several DE&I opportunities in the pipeline.