Founder & CEO
Founder & CEO
Omar Welfare Association (OWA International) — USA
OWA International Law Associates — Islamabad, Pakistan
OWAS Law Associates — Karachi, Pakistan
Kiran Ahmed is a distinguished international legal professional, nonprofit executive, and organizational strategist with over fifteen (15) years of progressive experience across Pakistan and the United States. Her career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing public-interest initiatives, strengthening institutional frameworks, and delivering high-impact legal and social services to underserved populations.
She stands at the intersection of legal expertise, visionary leadership, and technological innovation in the nonprofit sector. With a proven track record of building scalable, compliant, and impact-driven programs, she is now leading the launch of advanced ERP and CRM systems to strengthen and modernize community service delivery.
Professional Licensing & Lawyering Skills in Pakistan
Ms. Ahmed is a licensed Advocate in Pakistan (Sindh Bar Council) with extensive experience in public-sector litigation, corporate advisory, and regulatory compliance, including representation of the Government of Pakistan as State Counsel with the Federal Board of Revenue before the High Court of Sindh. She has also established and managed a full-service legal practice in Pakistan advising corporate and individual clients on business formation, compliance, estate planning, property law, and dispute resolution.
Social Services in the United States
In 2020, Ms. Ahmed founded and currently serves as Chief Executive Officer of Omar Welfare Association, a U.S.-based federally tax-exempt nonprofit dedicated to advancing immigrant integration, civil rights awareness, and community-based public health and legal services. At OWA she conceptualized and launched one of the first integrated ERP and CRM systems tailored specifically for nonprofit operations in the immigration and civil rights sector.
Academic Background
Ms. Ahmed holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Comparative Legal Studies from Pace University, New York, complementing her LL.B. and B.A. in Political Science from the University of Karachi.
Attorney at Law / President
Andrea Eve Newman serves as President of the Omar Welfare Association. She is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida and earned her Juris Doctor (J.D.) from the University of Toledo College of Law.
Ms. Newman is an experienced immigration attorney representing individuals, families, and businesses in both affirmative and defensive immigration cases — family-based and employment-based immigration, naturalization, adjustment of status, asylum, humanitarian relief, waivers of inadmissibility, and consular processing.
She has substantial experience in removal (deportation) proceedings before the Immigration Court, including bond hearings, cancellation of removal, asylum and withholding claims, protection under the Convention Against Torture (CAT), motions to reopen and reconsider, and appeals before the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA).
As President of OWA, she leads initiatives promoting education, legal awareness, social empowerment, and support for underserved and underrepresented communities.
Attorney at Law / Vice President
Dr. Alaba Oludare serves as Vice President of Omar Welfare Association. She has extensive experience in the general practice of law including Immigration, Tax and Nonprofit Law.
Dr. Oludare obtained a Bachelor of Law from Lagos State University, an LL.M. in Tax Law from the University of Alabama, and a Ph.D. in Administration of Justice from Texas Southern University, Houston. She is actively licensed and in good standing with the New York State Bar.
Attorney at Law
Kristina is a family law attorney at OWA from the Dallas area. She holds dual bachelor's degrees — Biology from Purdue University and Criminal Justice from Indiana University — and graduated from Indiana University's School of Law.
She practiced as a Deputy Prosecutor for Marion County (Indianapolis) before setting out on her own, and is licensed to practice law in both Indiana and Texas. She is a zealous advocate for her clients and their rights.
Director
Advocate · Regional Director, Pakistan
Zohaib Hassan is an accomplished Advocate of the High Court with over 13 years of experience in corporate law, taxation, regulatory compliance, and business advisory services. He works closely with entrepreneurs, startups, investors, and established businesses, helping them navigate complex legal and regulatory requirements with practical, business-oriented solutions.
His expertise includes company formation, corporate governance, business structuring, bookkeeping, tax planning and compliance, financial reporting, and regulatory advisory. Zohaib has extensive experience assisting businesses with corporate registrations, maintaining statutory compliance, tax filings, accounting systems, and ongoing legal support, enabling clients to focus on growing their businesses with confidence.
As part of our professional team, Zohaib provides strategic guidance to international entrepreneurs and businesses seeking to establish or expand their operations while ensuring compliance with applicable corporate and tax regulations. His meticulous attention to detail, commercial insight, and client-first approach make him a trusted advisor for businesses operating in an increasingly global marketplace.
Whether you are launching a new venture, managing an existing business, or seeking reliable corporate and tax support, Zohaib is committed to delivering practical, efficient, and results-driven solutions tailored to your business objectives.
