ILTA Awards

Interview with AALIA MANIE Listen to the Women Who Lead Podcast interview with the 2024 Influential Women In LegalTech and learn more at iltanet.org/wwl Influential Women in Legal Tech / A A L I A M A N I E partially due to the market size, lack of skills, and structural and regulatory obstacles that make it significantly more challenging for South African tech companies to get funding, use their IP, survive, or grow. Removing these barriers and supporting the technology startup community benefits many, especially legal tech companies. Aalia believes that leadership at work and in the community requires practicing servant leadership. She focuses on actively listening to the needs and aspirations of those in her professional environment, providing resources and support in response, and providing encouragement and mentorship to support others in achieving their goals. Aalia goes beyond technical training with her team to engage in regular feedback, soft skills development, and personal care. She empowers team members to lead from any position, challenge their comfort zones, find innovative solutions, and cultivate a culture of care. Aalia brings new meaning to leadership. Her leadership skills and abilities allow her to see and inspire the best out of each person she engages with and serve as an outstanding mentor. Aalia is an active mentor for the Gallagher Foundation, which offers scholarships to disadvantaged communities. She was recognized for her service on the Community Council of Silicon Cape, the leading startup community accelerator in South Africa. Aalia began the first legal incubator for tech startups in Africa, Webber Wentzel Ignite. This program provided legal services to support the business development of selected applicants and prepared their teams for future funding and expansion. AALIA MANIE Awards & Certifications Wharton School (University of Pennsylvania) AI & Law Lund University Mail & Guardian Top 200 Young South Africans, African Legal Awards Attorney of the Year Finalist, African Legal Awards Lead Attorney for IP Team of the Year Award, Chambers Global Notable Practitioner, Fintech ILTA AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE 2024 9

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