Who We Are



Founded by a pair of lawyers and a computer scientist,
Abe seeks to provide quality legal service for everyone

We began with the vision of making legal assitance equitable and affordable.

Since then, we've been connecting businesses and nonprofits to quality and timely legal services.

Through nurturing our relationships with our clients and supporting their needs 24/7,
our small yet dedicated team provides professional and trustworthy legal consultation.



Meet our team



Barbara Johnson

Founder, BLJohnsonLaw
B.S. Hampton University
J.D. William and Mary Law School

With a track record in tackling high-stakes cases, Barbara is one of the Board members of Abe.

She launched BLJohnsonLaw to focus on the representation of management in labor and employment affairs.

Barbara is a client-centered legal strategist who has experience translating complex issues into business-driven solutions.


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Brendan Nichols

Co-Founder, TEC Law Firm
B.A. University of Wisconsin, Madison
J.D. Georgetown University Law Center

Brendan is the Chief Operations Officer at Abe. He has built a 500-person STEM and Cybersecurity Festival in D.C. along with Talib.

In addition to his passion in law, Brendan brings his expertise from various professional sectors, including health care, public policy, and project management.


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Talib Karim

Co-Founder, TEC Law Firm
B.S. Howard University
J.D. Howard University School of Law

With 20 years of experience in the intersection of law and technology, Talib is the Co-Founder & CEO of Abe.

His love for innovation that began as a child continues to inspire him, as he assists clients with technology, education, and energy business and public policy matters.

He currently serves as the CEO of STEM4US!, one of the nation's leading advocates for cybersecurity and other STEM training.


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