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Hi. I’m Nakia.

I’m an intellectual property attorney, business strategist, podcast host of Build Your Own Table, and founder of Locked & LawyeredⓇ

, a modern law firm that helps digital entrepreneurs build profitable and protected brands that create generational wealth. Unlike most lawyers, part of my magic is my ability to help clients turn their expertise and creative genius into intellectual property that can be leveraged to build strong and lucrative businesses.

I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and Marketing from the University of Maryland Eastern Shore, a Juris Doctor from Howard University School of Law, and a Master of Arts in Strategic Communication from American University. I’ve also been named a “top attorney” by SuperLawyers magazine four times.

I’m known for turning a brick-and-mortar law practice into an online empire. Since 2014, I’ve created digital products and easy-to-digest legal courses to help online entrepreneurs protect their businesses, without the hefty price tag that comes with having a lawyer on retainer.