Jamilia Grier
International lawyer and global business strategist based in Dubai
Jamilia Grier is an international lawyer turned entrepreneur and global strategist advising founders and organisations on cross-border growth, market entry, and high-stakes decisions.
Her work is grounded in lived experience across China, Singapore, and the UAE—bringing legal rigor, cultural fluency, and practical execution to global strategy.
What she does
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UAE Business Launch & Expansion
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UAE-China Market Strategy & Advisory
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Founder & CEO Advisory
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Workshops, Seminars & Keynotes
Across borders, strategy only works when it fits the legal system, the market, and the culture.
A legal background creates a different standard for strategy: risk is assessed early, structures are built correctly, and decisions account for long-term outcomes. The goal is not complexitJ amilia’s legal training shapes more than credentials—it shapes how she thinks. Strategy is treated as a system: define terms, identify risks early, build clean structure, and execute with discipline. That same lens extends to life abroad and cross-cultural markets: assumptions get tested, context matters, and decisions are made for long-term stability—not short-term optics.
Why legal training matters
Topics I Discuss
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Global busines strategy for women
Executive-level guidance for women building internationally with clear strategy, decision discipline, and measurable outcomes.
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International business straegy for women
How to translate ambition into an international operating plan, from market selection to execution.
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Global expansion strategy
A structured approach to expanding across borders without relying on guesswork, trends, or scattered tactics.
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Cross-border business strategy
How to operate across jurisdictions with clarity on structure, governance, and the risks most founders overlook.
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Global business for Black women
Why global strategy matters for Black women specifically, and how to pursue global optionality with leverage and control.
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Building generational wealth and legacy
How to build a business that creates transferable value through ownership, systems, and long-term positioning.
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Raising kids abroad
A pragmatic view of building a stable family life overseas while maintaining momentum in your business.
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Third culture kids (TCK)
Evidence-informed, real-life considerations for supporting identity, belonging, and development for children raised across cultures.