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There is a lot of anxiety that comes with carving your own path and letting destiny lead you. Without the assurances of tried and tested ways of life, it can be difficult to imagine that experimenting with your life in an otherwise linear-leaning society, can not only work out but actually be as successful as any other venture. Her Ladyship Siran Mahama, judge, entrepreneur, mother, and cybersecurity professional, takes life one day at a time, building a career that is anything but ordinary. We discuss what it means to bring structure to passion, and cultivate excellence out of unexpected places, whether bringing order to her community on the bench, championing holistic health through Reviv, or patiently herding the law into the next technological era in artificial intelligence.
Introduce yourself to our readers I am a law professional with close to a decade of experience across the bar, bench, in business and in academia. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in Law at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies at the University of London. My research examines how artificial intelligence can support alternative dispute resolution in Ghana, with attention to its legal and cybersecurity implications.Most importantly, I am a mother to an amazing son.
Would you describe yourself as a multi-hyphenate? Why?
Yes, but not in a fancy way. My life just didn’t happen in a straight line. I have always been curious; and whenever something genuinely interests me, I pursue it. That’s how I ended up with all these different roles.
What quality helps you manage all these roles?
I am disciplined, and I don’t like doing things halfway. If I sign up for something, I try to understand it properly. I am also good at switching gears. When I am in judge mode, I am fully there. When I am building something else, I am fully there too.
Introduce yourself to our readers I am a law professional with close to a decade of experience across the bar, bench, in business and in academia. Currently, I am pursuing a PhD in Law at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies at the University of London. My research examines how artificial intelligence can support alternative dispute resolution in Ghana, with attention to its legal and cybersecurity implications.Most importantly, I am a mother to an amazing son.
Would you describe yourself as a multi-hyphenate? Why?
Yes, but not in a fancy way. My life just didn’t happen in a straight line. I have always been curious; and whenever something genuinely interests me, I pursue it. That’s how I ended up with all these different roles.
What quality helps you manage all these roles?
I am disciplined, and I don’t like doing things halfway. If I sign up for something, I try to understand it properly. I am also good at switching gears. When I am in judge mode, I am fully there. When I am building something else, I am fully there too.
Photography by Araba Ankuma
How would you describe your journey from lawyer to entrepreneur to judge to cybersecurity professional?
Honestly, it has been organic. One thing led to another. Law was my base profession. Then, entrepreneurship taught me a lot about people and responsibility. However, becoming a judge grounded me in a different way. I believe that joining the bench has fulfilled my life’s purpose. It has enabled me to use my legal knowledge to really make an impact in society. Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence came later. They felt necessary because the world was changing so fast, and I didn’t want to be left behind. Now, it all makes sense when I look back, even though it wasn’t planned.
Honestly, it has been organic. One thing led to another. Law was my base profession. Then, entrepreneurship taught me a lot about people and responsibility. However, becoming a judge grounded me in a different way. I believe that joining the bench has fulfilled my life’s purpose. It has enabled me to use my legal knowledge to really make an impact in society. Cybersecurity and Artificial Intelligence came later. They felt necessary because the world was changing so fast, and I didn’t want to be left behind. Now, it all makes sense when I look back, even though it wasn’t planned.
What was your introduction to IV therapy?
I tried it out of pure practicality. I tried it during a period when I was constantly on the move and needed something to support my energy and recovery. I was exhausted, travelling up and down, and a google search suggested IV therapy. It helped, so I took it seriously and learned more about it. That’s how the whole thing started.
Reviv is a family business now. What does that mean to you?
It makes the work feel more purposeful. When your family is involved, it stops being just a business. There is trust, shared responsibility, and a stronger commitment to make it work.
What philosophy do you bring to your courtroom?
Be fair. Be clear. And don’t forget that the people standing in front of you are human beings. I try to maintain structure, but I also consider context. You can uphold the law without being harsh.
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned in carving your own path?
That your life won’t always look like other people’s timelines; and that’s okay. You have to know when to move, when to pause, and when to pivot. And you need a bit of courage to choose what actually works for you.
If Law, Reviv, and Cybersecurity were parts of your personality, what would they be?
Law: My serious, structured side. Reviv: My health-conscious, nurturing side. AI & Cybersecurity: My analytical, slightly curious side that always wants to know what’s happening behind the scenes.
What do the next five years look like for you?
More learning, more building, and hopefully more balance. I want to build on my work in the intersection of law and technology, grow the things I have already started, and still make room
I tried it out of pure practicality. I tried it during a period when I was constantly on the move and needed something to support my energy and recovery. I was exhausted, travelling up and down, and a google search suggested IV therapy. It helped, so I took it seriously and learned more about it. That’s how the whole thing started.
Reviv is a family business now. What does that mean to you?
It makes the work feel more purposeful. When your family is involved, it stops being just a business. There is trust, shared responsibility, and a stronger commitment to make it work.
What philosophy do you bring to your courtroom?
Be fair. Be clear. And don’t forget that the people standing in front of you are human beings. I try to maintain structure, but I also consider context. You can uphold the law without being harsh.
What’s the biggest lesson you’ve learned in carving your own path?
That your life won’t always look like other people’s timelines; and that’s okay. You have to know when to move, when to pause, and when to pivot. And you need a bit of courage to choose what actually works for you.
If Law, Reviv, and Cybersecurity were parts of your personality, what would they be?
Law: My serious, structured side. Reviv: My health-conscious, nurturing side. AI & Cybersecurity: My analytical, slightly curious side that always wants to know what’s happening behind the scenes.
What do the next five years look like for you?
More learning, more building, and hopefully more balance. I want to build on my work in the intersection of law and technology, grow the things I have already started, and still make room
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