Karima Mariama-Arthur

Karima Mariama-Arthur, Esq., a corporate attorney with 25 years of experience, seamlessly blends her roles in law, business, and academia. Globally recognized for her leadership development and organizational performance expertise, she has served a diverse clientele from D.C. to Dubai. She has also made significant strides in the corporate realm as the founder and CEO of WordSmithRapport™, and has collaborated with top-tier firms for over a decade, perfecting her skills in corporate compliance, commercial transactions, and intricate foreign litigation. Additionally, for more than 16 years, she's been an unwavering pillar of support for the Lawyer Assistance Committee, associated with the Lawyer Assistance Program of the District of Columbia Bar.

Karima Mariama-Arthur is also the author of the 2019 NAACP Image Award-nominated leadership manual, 'Poised For Excellence: Fundamental Principles of Effective Leadership in the Boardroom and Beyond' (Palgrave Macmillan). Her work has been lauded internationally, with the book's grand unveiling at the esteemed United States Military Academy at West Point. As a result, Professor Mariama-Arthur is a highly sought-after speaker, and she frequently takes to both national and international stages to share her knowledge in leadership development, intricate communication, and performance management.

Mariama-Arthur's commitment to knowledge and her quest for excellence is reflected in her collaborative scholarships with institutions like Cornell University, Wharton School of Business, and Columbia Business School. With a foundation that blends real-world experience with academic rigor, Professor Mariama-Arthur is a beacon of inspiration and guidance for all of her students.