Rukayatu “Ruky” Tijani is a Nigerian-American intellectual property attorney and the Founder of Firm for the Culture, where she dedicates her practice to protecting the ideas and innovations of social entrepreneurs and founders of color. With a passion for social justice and equity, Ruky leverages her extensive experience in trademark law to empower underrepresented communities, ensuring they have access to the legal tools necessary to thrive in today’s competitive market. A graduate of UC Berkeley School of Law and a seasoned speaker, Ruky’s mission is to demystify the legal process for those who have historically been excluded from it, providing them with the knowledge and confidence to protect their intellectual property.