Nabilah Irshad
About Nabilah Irshad
Nabilah Irshad is the Chief Legal Officer at Cision and General Counsel & Board of Directors member at Ok Mentor, with a rich background in legal roles across various companies.
Chief Legal Officer at Cision
Nabilah Irshad is currently the Chief Legal Officer at Cision, based in London, England, United Kingdom. In this capacity, she is responsible for overseeing all legal matters of the company. Her role includes ensuring compliance with international and local laws, managing legal risks, and providing strategic counsel to the executive team. Cision is a global leader in media intelligence, and Irshad's legal expertise contributes to the company’s operational success and risk management.
Previous Role at Brandwatch
Nabilah Irshad has held significant legal leadership roles at Brandwatch. She served as the Chief Legal & People Officer from 2022 to 2023 in New York, New York, United States. Additionally, she briefly held the position of Chief Legal Officer in 2022. In these roles, she combined her legal expertise with human resources functions, overseeing the legal, compliance, and personnel-related aspects of the business. Brandwatch is a digital consumer intelligence company, and her contributions were integral to their operations and legal frameworks.
General Counsel & Board of Directors at Ok Mentor
Nabilah Irshad is also engaged with Ok Mentor, serving as the General Counsel and a member of the Board of Directors in London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, she advises on legal strategies, governance, and compliance issues. Her leadership in legal matters supports Ok Mentor's mission and operational goals.
Educational Background in Law and Arts
Nabilah Irshad has a robust educational background in law and political sciences. She studied at The University of Iowa College of Law, where she achieved a Doctor of Law (JD). Additionally, she earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, majoring in Political Science and Government, Psychology, and International Studies. She is a member of both the Illinois State Bar and Iowa State Bar, which further solidifies her credentials in the legal field.
Career Milestones and Community Engagement
Throughout her career, Nabilah Irshad has achieved several significant milestones. While at Innovid, she led the cross-border strategic acquisition of TVSquared in 2022 and played a key role in taking Innovid public in 2021. During her tenure at NewsCred, she co-founded the Diversity Council and organized annual International Women's Day events to bring together female tech leaders in NYC. She is also passionate about mentorship for at-risk groups and community building, reflecting her commitment beyond her professional duties.