OUR MISSION
Beyond the Bar Foundation is a global community of professionals and students from diverse industries and career stages who are committed to connecting beyond traditional boundaries. We bring together businesses, lawyers, entrepreneurs, creators, technologists, and mission-driven leaders to build meaningful relationships, share expertise, and co-create new ideas.
2026 Executive Board
Nikayla Karda-Marok
President & CEO
Rippi K. Karda, Esq.
Senior Vice President
Monica Chawla, Esq.
Senior Director
Devansh Sheth
Director
Paul Marok
Treasurer
Adalia Karda-Marok
Student Liaison
Advisory Board
Avani Patel, Esq.
Advisory Board
Senior Attorney, Illinois Court Help
Rav Grewal, Esq.
Advisory Board
Senior Counsel, TikTok
Samidh Guha, Esq.
Advisory Board
Partner, Venable
Prema Roddam, Esq.
Advisory Board
General Counsel, Compunnel Inc.
Mannat Sharma, Esq.
Advisory Board
Associate General Counsel, Meta
Gurneet Singh, Esq.
Advisory Board
Litigator & Patent Attorney, Jones Day
Ayush Deswal
Advisory Board
Rutgers Law School