How LOD Helped Raisa Build a Career in Media & Entertainment Law with Balance and Purpose
Through LOD, Raisa’s built a flexible legal career in Media & Entertainment, working with leading events and production companies across the UAE. Each secondment has given her real responsibility, career growth, and balance—while still leaving time for travel, hobbies, and life beyond work.
Can you please introduce yourself and tell us about your current secondment?
I began my legal career in 2015 in litigation, gradually finding myself drawn to copyright disputes. That curiosity soon evolved into a full-blown love affair with the contract side of Media & Entertainment (M&E). Once I had my first taste of M&E law, there was no looking back, it’s a niche area, and building expertise here opened the door to my first secondment at a well-known production house in Abu Dhabi. Soon after, I was lucky to cross paths with LOD, who’ve kept my career exciting with a steady stream of challenging and rewarding secondments. As of August 2025, I’m working with a leading entertainment company that organizes large-scale events and concerts. And from September 2025, I’ll be rejoining another major events company—where I’d previously been seconded, previously working across their tourism, catering and entertainment divisions and now their corporate divisions, as well.
What attracted you to the Lawyers On Demand model?
Coming from a jurisdiction where full-time, permanent roles were the norm, LOD’s model felt refreshingly different. The flexibility to work on high-quality, short- or medium-term engagements, while still building my skills and network, was a complete game-changer. Plus, there’s something exciting about knowing your next role might be in a totally different sector, but still a perfect fit for your skill set.
How has Lawyers On Demand supported you in your career and your life?
First and foremost, LOD connects me with roles that are not only aligned with my expertise but also with industry-leading names. I’ve been able to work at the very top of the M&E sector while earning a salary that reflects my experience, no small feat as someone who was initially an “outsider” to the UAE legal market. What I value most is that LOD sees me, not just my CV. My knowledge and skills are the priority—not the fact that I’m new to a jurisdiction. This model also gives me the flexibility to pursue hobbies, passions, and the personal life I’m building here in the UAE.
What has been your experience working with Lawyers On Demand clients?
It’s been genuinely amazing. Clients trust you from day one and give you real responsibility. You’re treated as part of the team, not as an outsider parachuted in for a project. That sense of belonging and ownership is addictive, whether you’re there for three months or a year, you end up feeling like the success of the team is your success.
How does Lawyers On Demand supports you to achieve other goals/parts of life?
LOD gives me the rare gift of balance, letting me work on big, exciting projects while still having time for hobbies, travel, and keeping my plants alive. It’s like having my cake, eating it too, and still making it to the gym.
What advice would you give to new Lawyers On Demand lawyers starting out or someone who may want to change their career trajectory?
If you want to start a side hustle, try a new legal niche, or balance family life with a fulfilling career, LOD makes it possible. They offer true flexibility without sacrificing meaningful work. They’re approachable, supportive and a bit like a career speed-dating app… except every match is a good one.