Building a Legal Tech Startup from Law School

Kyla Denanyoh
Sep 11
4 min read

Lamia Rahman Seekr Founder You Are a Lawyer Podcast

Lamia Rahman is a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, TEDx speaker, and co-founder of SEEKR, a tech startup creating wearable AI devices for the blind. In this inspiring episode, Lamia shares her journey from law school in Hong Kong to the front lines of legal tech, accessibility, and advocacy.

LISTEN TO LEARN

How Lamia co-founded an AI startup that creates wearable tools for the blind
Why legal knowledge helps entrepreneurs navigate business growth
How public speaking and networking open unexpected career doors

WE ALSO DISCUSS

Her experience studying law in Hong Kong as an international student
How being a woman of color in tech and law shaped her journey
Ways to combine social justice, accessibility, and innovation

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About This Episode

Background

Lamia Rahman is a Bangladeshi-born legal innovator and entrepreneur with an academic and professional journey spanning multiple countries and disciplines. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Hong Kong, earning First Class Honours in American Studies and Criminology, before going on to pursue her Juris Doctor and PCLL (Postgraduate Certificate in Laws) at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Her background is both deeply intellectual and globally informed, qualities she channels into her entrepreneurial ventures.

“I come from a very international background… born in Bangladesh, grew up in the Middle East, studied in Hong Kong," shares Lamia Rahman on You Are A Lawyer.

Lamia is also the co-founder and COO of SEEKR, a company developing wearable AI technology to assist the blind and visually impaired. As a public speaker and award-winning changemaker, she’s passionate about using legal and technological tools to create social impact. In this episode, she shares how her love of learning, service, and storytelling drives every career decision she makes.

Why Law School

Lamia didn’t pursue law because she was set on becoming a practicing attorney. Instead, she saw the legal field as a platform for impact; something she could apply to technology, public policy, and social innovation. Her journey through law school in Hong Kong was less about tradition and more about building the skills and credibility to lead and influence across disciplines.

“I didn’t go into law wanting to work at a firm. I always wanted to build something," reflects Lamia Rahman on Episode 209 of You Are a Lawyer.

Even during law school, Lamia’s focus was on problem-solving and advocacy. She saw law as a bridge between ideas and implementation, especially in areas like tech regulation, human rights, and AI ethics. That mindset helped her bring SEEKR to life while she was still in school, balancing classes, startup funding, and global speaking engagements all at once.

What You Can Do With a Law Degree

Lamia is a prime example of how legal training can unlock opportunities far beyond the courtroom. Her law degree gave her the ability to negotiate contracts, understand IP law, and lead a global team with confidence. For founders, especially women and people of color, legal literacy is power—and Lamia uses hers to build, protect, and advocate.

“Having legal knowledge as a founder — it helps you make decisions quicker, gives you confidence," shared Lamia Rahman on Episode 209 of You Are a Lawyer.

She encourages law students and new grads to think expansively about their careers. Whether you go into law or not, the critical thinking, structure, and systems awareness that come from a JD or PCLL are tools you can apply anywhere, especially in fast-moving fields like AI, accessibility, and tech.

Lawyer Side Hustles

SEEKR began as a passion project and has since grown into a globally recognized AI startup. The company develops wearable devices that help blind and visually impaired users navigate the world more independently. Lamia co-founded SEEKR during her law degree, blending her passion for tech with her desire to serve.

“It was a small idea at first. Now we’re building something that’s used across countries. That’s wild,” Lamia Rahman shares in Episode 209 of You Are a Lawyer.

More than a “side hustle,” SEEKR is a mission-driven business, fueled by Lamia’s belief that tech should be inclusive and empathetic. In the episode, she shares what it’s like to build a team, pitch to investors, and develop AI that solves real-world problems, all while still figuring out what comes next in her legal career.