Tech Entrepreneur | Legal Tech | Speaker | Author
Social Impact | Moderator
From the lecture halls of law school to the frontlines of legal-tech disruption, Serisha Barrat is rewriting the rules on how startups and SMEs access legal services—and she’s doing it with flair, purpose, and boundless innovation. Armed with a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) and a strong foundation in the legal sector, Serisha quickly realized that the legal landscape was often intimidating, expensive, and out of reach for many growing businesses. But instead of accepting the status quo, she decided to flip the script. As the co-founder and CEO of Lawyered Up—a cutting-edge, AI-powered platform—Serisha is transforming how legal support is delivered. With tools for automated contract creation, compliance guidance, e-signatures, and contract lifecycle management (CLM), Lawyered Up is a one-stop solution making legal services affordable, efficient, and most importantly, accessible. It’s not just about business—Serisha is also committed to reducing environmental impact through paperless legal workflows. But her entrepreneurial journey doesn’t stop there.Spotting a gap in the dating world for driven professionals, Serisha co-founded Boardroom App—a secure, LinkedIn-verified dating platform tailored for ambitious minds craving authentic connection. For Serisha, this venture addresses more than romance; it tackles the epidemic of loneliness among high-achievers and creates space where ambition and love can coexist.
And 2025? She’s just getting started.
With a bold heart for justice, she’s launching Justice Up—a social impact initiative under Lawyered Up focused on expanding legal education and access to resources. It’s her way of giving power back to the people—leveraging tech to build a more informed, equitable, and just society.
Beyond the boardroom, Serisha is now diving into storytelling—writing a children’s book inspired by her little brother. The story isn’t just charming—it’s mission-driven, focusing on sustainability and conscious consumption, teaching kids to care for the planet from an early age. It’s yet another way she blends creativity, education, and purpose to shape a better world. A gifted marketer and strategist, Serisha’s background in branding has been a driving force behind the growth of her companies. Whether crafting powerful narratives or leading innovative campaigns, she knows how to bring big ideas to life—and scale them with impact.
Her work hasn’t gone unnoticed. Serisha has been celebrated as one of Africa’s Top 100 Influential Entrepreneurs, Mail & Guardian’s Top 200 Young South Africans, one of the Top 50 Women in Tech, and Glamour Women of the Year: Technology Game Changer. She’s been featured in Forbes and continues to inspire both locally and globally. And her influence doesn’t stop at entrepreneurship. Serisha is a passionate mentor and advocate, helping emerging founders unlock their potential while championing economic empowerment, gender equality, and inclusive innovation across the continent.
Whether she’s disrupting legal access, reimagining digital relationships, empowering youth through literature, or mentoring future changemakers, Serisha Barrat is a force of nature—building a legacy where technology meets humanity, and purpose powers progress.
