Even though she was born and raised in America, our guest, Hiba Anver, found out early in her life that looking different from the rest of the kids was enough to be treated differently and have a particular set of rules applied to her. Daughter of Pakistani immigrants, Hiba grew up with the feeling of having one foot in each world and a different perspective on how minorities were treated. 

Being so empathetic since she was a child would define who she would become and her career. 

Hiba Anver is a Shareholder at Erickson Immigration Group, GWU Law Adjunct Faculty, Co-Founder of Immigration Nerds Podcast, and was recently named Business Insider’s top immigration attorneys for start-ups. Hiba is also an experienced Law lecturer and a passionate anti-bullying advocate. 

In this episode, we delve into Hiba’s journey of becoming an attorney, specializing in immigration law, and eventually connecting with esports. We discuss Hiba’s perspective on how immigrants and other minorities are treated and their job and career opportunities. We talk about the impact Covid had on the industry, how it affected and changed some rules, and how companies and stakeholders navigate international travel restrictions to organize events and tournaments. 

Resources:

Visit the Erickson Immigration Group website: https://eiglaw.com/

Follow Hiba on Twitter: https://twitter.com/hibza

or Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hiba-anver-696334a/

Full Episode Breakdown:

 1:58 – Hiba talks about how she got in touch with the Esports Trade Association, her background, and experiences growing up as a first-generation American.

5:40 – Growing up with one foot in each world. Hiba describes the perspective having foreign parents gave her and how it shaped her future. 

11:12 – Hiba talks about how she discovered the world of gaming and esports and why she decided to apply her expertise in helping gamers and workers from around the world establish themselves in America.

16:21 – Megan and Hiba talk about the impact of Covid on esports and gaming and how it changed the way business leaders and companies look at live events. 

20:19 – Hiba explains the application of Immigration Law into the gaming and esports world. 

25:21 – Hiba comment on how unpredictable international traveling has become and why it makes total sense for companies to have an immigration law attorney.

28:45 – Megan and Hiba talk about the paradigm change in leadership we are witnessing and how leaders approach their roles in a much positive, constructive way. 

34:01 – Hiba talks about their work at Erickson, their primary focus, and how they help gamers and workers from around the world in general.