About
Ameena earned her Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School, graduating cum laude and receiving the prestigious Order of the Coif honor. She was a Dean’s Scholar and actively competed on the ABA National Moot Court Team, earning multiple top awards for oral advocacy and brief writing. Her academic excellence continues to shape her sharp and strategic legal approach.
At LADIES IN LAW®, Ameena is committed to proactive estate planning. Motivated by her personal experiences supporting a family member with disabilities, she now helps clients structure inheritances to preserve government benefits and family harmony. Her legal mission centers on education, prevention, and empowerment.
Outside of her legal practice, Ameena is passionate about community impact. She serves on the board of Figure Skating in Detroit, a nonprofit dedicated to mentoring and empowering girls of color. Her dedication to diversity, youth leadership, and inclusive access to legal tools reflects the heart of LADIES IN LAW®’s mission.
Ameena’s education also includes a magna cum laude degree in Communications and English from Oakland University’s Honors College, and study at the Arabic Language Institute of Fez in Morocco. Her cultural studies and academic research have earned numerous honors, including multiple scholarships and presentation opportunities.
With dual licensure in Michigan and California, Ameena R. Sheikh continues to be a leader in estate planning, making legal protection approachable and achievable for every family she serves. Through LADIES IN LAW®, she ensures every client’s legacy is secure, intentional, and respected.Ameena R. Sheikh, Co-Founder of LADIES IN LAW®, is an estate planning attorney licensed in Michigan and California, dedicated to accessible legacy planning.
Law Office Affiliations
- Co-Founder, Ladies in Law
- Member, State Bar of Michigan
Licensed State
- Michigan
Education
- Wayne State University Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) -
Honors College, Oakland University
Awards & Badges
- Power of attorney
- Probate
- Trusts
- Wills and living wills
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