from Wayne Law
For Ghina Nimer, pursuing a legal education has always been about creating meaningful change. Growing up in a family that valued education and service, she saw law as a powerful way to address social justice issues and strengthen her community. That calling led her to Wayne State University Law School, a place known for its deep commitment to community engagement and diverse perspectives.
“Wayne Law’s focus on service and inclusion really aligned with my values,” Nimer said. “I wanted to be part of a legal community that not only teaches the law but also empowers students to use it for good.”
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Building community through leadership
At Wayne Law, Nimer has made it her mission to foster a culture of mentorship and belonging. As a Dean’s Fellow, she supports first-year students as they navigate the challenges of law school, offering guidance through workshops, one-on-one mentoring, and informal coffee chats.
“I remember how overwhelming the first year can feel,” she said. “As a Dean’s Fellow, I want students to know they’re not alone, that Wayne Law is a place where they can grow and thrive.”
In her role as professional chair for the Wayne Law Hub, Nimer has helped bridge the gap between students and Michigan’s legal community by organizing professional development programs and networking events.
Her efforts have created new opportunities for students to connect with practitioners, build confidence, and explore potential career paths.
“These experiences have been about more than professional growth,” Nimer said. “They’ve been about building an inclusive and supportive legal community where everyone feels they belong.”
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Gaining real-world experience in the clinic
One of Nimer’s proudest achievements has been her work as a Student Attorney in the Business and Community Law Clinic, where she represents Detroit-based nonprofits and small businesses. Through this hands-on experience, she has developed critical transactional law skills while helping clients with entity formation, contract drafting, trademark counseling, and nonprofit compliance.
“This clinic has deepened my understanding of what it means to practice client-centered law,” she said. “Working with local organizations, many of which serve underserved communities, has shown me how culturally competent lawyering can make a real difference.”
Nimer also leads community learning presentations on topics like entity types, nonprofit corporations, and social enterprises, helping local leaders navigate complex legal processes. Later this fall, she will compete in the Taft Transactional Competition, where she’ll refine her negotiation and drafting skills in a simulated deal-making environment.
“I’m looking forward to applying what I’ve learned in the clinic to a competitive setting,” she said. “It’s a great way to sharpen my skills and grow as a transactional attorney.”
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Leadership beyond the classroom
Before law school, Nimer served as Vice President and Director of Finance for Epsilon Alpha Sigma Sorority, Inc. at the University of Michigan, where she focused on building financial sustainability and community impact. Her leadership helped create a long-term savings and emergency fund and provided financial literacy training for more than 30 members.
One of her proudest moments was helping organize Remembering the Refugees, an annual philanthropic banquet that raised more than $12,000 for scholarships for Syrian refugee women in Lebanon.
“That event connected our mission of empowerment to a real-world impact,” she said. “It reminded me how financial and legal empowerment go hand in hand.”
During her 1L summer, Nimer interned with Accenture, where she explored how emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence, are reshaping the legal field.
“AI is transforming how we approach legal operations and contract management,” she said. “I’m fascinated by how these tools can make law more efficient and accessible.”
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Passions that inspire purpose
Outside the classroom, Nimer is passionate about travel, health and fitness, and mentorship, all of which influence her work as a future attorney.
Her global experiences, from studying abroad in Greece to visiting Jordan, have given her a deeper understanding of international issues and the human impact of law.
“These experiences helped me see the law through a broader lens,” she said. “They remind me that legal advocacy doesn’t stop at borders.”
Health and fitness have also become a cornerstone of her life. “I love helping others gain confidence in spaces like the gym,” she said. “That same passion for empowerment guides how I approach client relationships and mentorship.”
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Looking ahead
As she continues her legal education, Nimer hopes to advocate for greater representation and inclusion within the legal field, especially for Arab and Muslim women.
“With only 3.4% of attorneys in Michigan identifying as Arab, I want to help change that,” she said. “Representation matters. I want to open doors for others the same way others have opened them for me.”
Through her leadership, advocacy, and commitment to service, Nimer is not only shaping her own path in law but also paving the way for future generations to do the same.
For Ghina Nimer, pursuing a legal education has always been about creating meaningful change. Growing up in a family that valued education and service, she saw law as a powerful way to address social justice issues and strengthen her community. That calling led her to Wayne State University Law School, a place known for its deep commitment to community engagement and diverse perspectives.
“Wayne Law’s focus on service and inclusion really aligned with my values,” Nimer said. “I wanted to be part of a legal community that not only teaches the law but also empowers students to use it for good.”
—————
Building community through leadership
At Wayne Law, Nimer has made it her mission to foster a culture of mentorship and belonging. As a Dean’s Fellow, she supports first-year students as they navigate the challenges of law school, offering guidance through workshops, one-on-one mentoring, and informal coffee chats.
“I remember how overwhelming the first year can feel,” she said. “As a Dean’s Fellow, I want students to know they’re not alone, that Wayne Law is a place where they can grow and thrive.”
In her role as professional chair for the Wayne Law Hub, Nimer has helped bridge the gap between students and Michigan’s legal community by organizing professional development programs and networking events.
Her efforts have created new opportunities for students to connect with practitioners, build confidence, and explore potential career paths.
“These experiences have been about more than professional growth,” Nimer said. “They’ve been about building an inclusive and supportive legal community where everyone feels they belong.”
—————
Gaining real-world experience in the clinic
One of Nimer’s proudest achievements has been her work as a Student Attorney in the Business and Community Law Clinic, where she represents Detroit-based nonprofits and small businesses. Through this hands-on experience, she has developed critical transactional law skills while helping clients with entity formation, contract drafting, trademark counseling, and nonprofit compliance.
“This clinic has deepened my understanding of what it means to practice client-centered law,” she said. “Working with local organizations, many of which serve underserved communities, has shown me how culturally competent lawyering can make a real difference.”
Nimer also leads community learning presentations on topics like entity types, nonprofit corporations, and social enterprises, helping local leaders navigate complex legal processes. Later this fall, she will compete in the Taft Transactional Competition, where she’ll refine her negotiation and drafting skills in a simulated deal-making environment.
“I’m looking forward to applying what I’ve learned in the clinic to a competitive setting,” she said. “It’s a great way to sharpen my skills and grow as a transactional attorney.”
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Leadership beyond the classroom
Before law school, Nimer served as Vice President and Director of Finance for Epsilon Alpha Sigma Sorority, Inc. at the University of Michigan, where she focused on building financial sustainability and community impact. Her leadership helped create a long-term savings and emergency fund and provided financial literacy training for more than 30 members.
One of her proudest moments was helping organize Remembering the Refugees, an annual philanthropic banquet that raised more than $12,000 for scholarships for Syrian refugee women in Lebanon.
“That event connected our mission of empowerment to a real-world impact,” she said. “It reminded me how financial and legal empowerment go hand in hand.”
During her 1L summer, Nimer interned with Accenture, where she explored how emerging technologies, especially artificial intelligence, are reshaping the legal field.
“AI is transforming how we approach legal operations and contract management,” she said. “I’m fascinated by how these tools can make law more efficient and accessible.”
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Passions that inspire purpose
Outside the classroom, Nimer is passionate about travel, health and fitness, and mentorship, all of which influence her work as a future attorney.
Her global experiences, from studying abroad in Greece to visiting Jordan, have given her a deeper understanding of international issues and the human impact of law.
“These experiences helped me see the law through a broader lens,” she said. “They remind me that legal advocacy doesn’t stop at borders.”
Health and fitness have also become a cornerstone of her life. “I love helping others gain confidence in spaces like the gym,” she said. “That same passion for empowerment guides how I approach client relationships and mentorship.”
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Looking ahead
As she continues her legal education, Nimer hopes to advocate for greater representation and inclusion within the legal field, especially for Arab and Muslim women.
“With only 3.4% of attorneys in Michigan identifying as Arab, I want to help change that,” she said. “Representation matters. I want to open doors for others the same way others have opened them for me.”
Through her leadership, advocacy, and commitment to service, Nimer is not only shaping her own path in law but also paving the way for future generations to do the same.
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