Waymaker Wednesday: Women in LegalTech – Meet Nabiha Khwaja

Nabiha Khwaja currently serves as a Staff Writer at Legaltech Hub, where she explores how technology is reshaping legal practice — from AI-driven tools and CLM platforms to access-to-justice innovation. Alongside her writing, she is a Co-Organizer of Stockholm Legal Hackers, contributing to a global movement of lawyers, technologists, and policymakers building creative solutions at the intersection of law and technology.

She also continues to invest in the ecosystem as a Mentor with the Legal Geek Mentorship Programme, Founder of Legal Hackers Lucknow, and President of the BeABP Foundation, reflecting her commitment to community-building, access, and responsible innovation in law.

Here's a peek into her world:

1. What inspired you to join the Women in LegalTech community?

Women are still underrepresented in legal tech, yet the space offers immense opportunity for them. Many of the most influential and respected leaders in legal tech today are women who have founded companies built around powerful, innovative ideas. I wanted to both inspire more women to enter legal tech and draw inspiration from these accomplished leaders myself, which is why I joined the Women in LegalTech community.

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2. If you could solve one problem in the legal world (or beyond) with technology, what would it be?

⁠I want to make learning technology easier and more accessible for lawyers through gamification.

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3. What’s one book, podcast, or resource that’s made a big impact on how you think about work or life?

I enjoy reading sales books because I find them highly motivating. I especially like Alex Hormozi’s books, such as $100 Million Leads and $100 Million Offers. They reinforced the idea that when you genuinely enjoy your work, the traditional notion of work–life balance changes—because the work itself energizes you. I often find myself thinking about work even while on vacation and missing it. I do take breaks when I sense burnout approaching, but having meaningful work and something exciting to build feels like a privilege which is what working in legal tech feels like.

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4. Outside of work, what’s something you’re passionate about or love spending time on?

⁠I enjoy creating things. As a child, I dreamed of becoming an inventor and spent a lot of time building projects on my own, from go-karts to small experiments. Today, I’m fascinated by how fast and accessible creation has become. I enjoy building apps and video games, writing fiction, and I am currently working on a novel. I have many other interests as well like playing tennis, walking, cooking, and watching sitcoms.

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5. What’s the best piece of advice you’ve ever received as a woman in your career journey?

⁠I’ve received a lot of advice over the years, but the most impactful came from my father. He taught me that fate has momentum: it moves only when I do.

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6. If you weren’t working in law/legaltech, what’s another path you could totally see yourself in?

⁠If I had chosen a different path, I would have become a full-time English literature professor. I have a strong interest in literature and would have enjoyed immersing myself in Shakespeare, poetry, and prose on a daily basis.

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Nabiha's journey reflects a rare combination of hands-on implementation and sharp industry analysis. By staying close to both product realities and community conversations, she continues to shape a more informed, connected, and future-ready LegalTech ecosystem.

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