Dr. Awmaima Amrayaf is a Senior Impact Adviser at DLA Piper based in the firm's London office. She is also a board member of Amnesty international Charitable Trust in the UK and recently joined PILnet global board. Awmaima has a PhD in Law from the University of Leeds. She is recognized as a leading human rights activist in her home country Libya, where she was advocating for criminal justice and for the rights of women and marginalized communities. She was forced to leave Libya due to conflict and persecution. Awmaima is currently leading on all pro bono initiatives at DLA Piper that focus on offering assistance to individuals who have experienced forced displacement. Additionally, her role in the firm includes guiding and supporting the organization in creating positive impact.