EXPERTS/ TRAINERS
The Centre for Professional and Legal Development (CPLD) is supported by a distinguished network of experienced professionals who contribute as trainers, resource persons, and guest speakers. Our experts include lawyers, judges, academicians, researchers, and industry leaders who bring valuable practical knowledge and professional insights to our programmes.
Barrister Salman Safdar
Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan
Barrister Salman Safdar is a prominent Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and a leading criminal defense lawyer with over two decades of extensive trial experience in major criminal and murder cases. Called to the Bar from the Honourable Society of Lincoln’s Inn, UK in 1999, he is widely recognized for representing high-profile clients, including former Prime Minister Imran Khan and Bushra Bibi. In addition to his legal practice, he is an active legal educator who conducts training workshops on police investigations, forensic frameworks, and legal ethics for judicial academies and universities.
Mian Ali Haider
Advocate Supreme Court of Pakistan
Mian Ali Haider is an Advocate of the Supreme Court of Pakistan and an experienced legal professional specializing in criminal justice and human rights. He serves as an Official Trainer for UNODC, MPDD, and CPD, and regularly conducts training sessions on fundamental criminal justice rights, courtroom procedures, and access to justice. With a strong focus on bridging the gap between legal theory and practical application, he actively contributes to professional legal education and capacity-building initiatives.
Barrister Harris Ramzan
Bar at Law, Lincoln's Inn
Haaris Ramzan is a Barrister-at-Law (Lincoln’s Inn) and Advocate of the Lahore High Court with extensive experience in corporate, commercial, civil, and international law. He is currently a Partner at Hassan and Hassan (Advocates) and serves as Legal Advisor to the Federal Board of Revenue. Over the years, he has advised multiple government departments, corporate entities, and international clients, and has represented parties before superior courts in Pakistan. He is also actively engaged in legal education, capacity building, and human rights initiatives.
Prof. Dr. Aatir Rizvi
Principal, Asian Institute of Law (AIOL), Lahore
Prof. Dr. Aatir Rizvi holds an MA, LLM from the University of Cambridge (UK), and a PhD. He is a Fellow of the Cambridge Commonwealth Society, UK, an IVLP Fellow of the US Department of State, USA, and a PIELC Fellow at E-LAW Oregon, USA. With a distinguished academic and professional background, he brings extensive expertise in legal education, research, and international exposure to his role as a trainer and resource person.
Mr. Faisal Awais
Vice Principal, Asian Institute of Law (AIOL), Lahore
Faisal Awais is an Assistant Professor of Law, Advocate of the High Court, and currently serves as Vice Principal and Director of the Centre for Professional and Legal Development (CPLD) at the Asian Institute of Law (AIOL), Lahore. With 10 years of experience in legal education, he has held multiple academic and administrative roles across reputed institutions. He holds an LLM from the University of the Punjab and has published several research papers in HEC-recognized journals. His areas of interest include legal education, research, criminal justice, international law, and academic leadership.
Mr. Saad Nasrullah
Advocate High Court
Saad Nusrullah is an Advocate of the High Court and Visiting Faculty at Punjab University Law College, Lahore. He specializes in Intellectual Property Law, Tax Law, and Corporate Law, and combines his professional legal practice with academic teaching. Through his dual role, he brings practical courtroom and advisory experience into the classroom, offering students and trainees valuable insights into contemporary legal practice. He actively contributes to professional legal training programmes by sharing subject-matter expertise and real-world perspectives.
Mr. Usman Khan
Assistant Advocate General Punjab
Mr. Usman Khan is Assistant Advocate General, Punjab (since 2023) and a Partner at Khan and Khan. He previously served as Legal Consultant to the Government of Pakistan, Ministry of Railways (2016–2019) and as Executive Director of the Research Society of International Law (RSIL) from 2008 to 2011. He specializes in International Law, Constitutional Law, and Civil Law. He holds an LL.B from the University of the Punjab (Pakistan College of Law) and an M.A. in Political Science with Distinction from Government College University, Lahore.