Local law firm a success

Founder and managing director of ZTA Incorporated - Attorneys at Law, Zaahira Tiry, is a business woman and practicing attorney who knows what the definition of success is.

After obtaining her BCOM LAW Degree at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, she decided to pursue law whole-heartedly. She then registered for the LLB Degree at Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University. With these qualifications, Tiry’s passion for law directed her to venture off to Johannesburg.

She then worked at the South Gauteng High Court Johannesburg as a Judges Registrar for various Judges. At that time, her intention with her career was unpredictable. “Although I was privileged to be offered an opportunity to continue working as a Judges Registrar, I opted to decline the offer and chose to do my articles whilst attending the School for Legal Practice. Soon thereafter I qualified as an Attorney. The choices I made were in line with my inner vision for success and the creation of my legacy as a professional business woman”, Tiry said.

She continues to further her career as she believes that skills development is the key to being victorious as a practicing attorney. Following this she commenced with the Magister Legum Research Qualification in Public Law in 2009, the topic of her dissertation being “The Legal Regime of Political Parties”. Her passion for law and politics was found along the journey of her life at a time when the apartheid regime was replaced by a constitutional dispensation armed with a Bill of Rights for the people of South Africa.

“My passion begins with law and politics, but my specialisation in corporate law is my ultimate joy”. She said with a smile. She has a corporate law postgraduate qualification from the University of South Africa in co –operation with L.E.A.D and is also a member of the Law Society of the Cape of Good Hope. Her achievements are inter alia the following:

•Certificate for best performance in High Court Practice

• Certificate for best performance in Matrimonial matters & Divorce; Insolvency;

Personal Injury Claims

•Certificate for Leadership

•Certificate for best performance in Attorneys Bookkeeping

•Certificate in Introduction for Trial Advocacy

•Certificate in Commercial Law

•Medal for Leadership

•Diploma in Muslim marriages

Tiry describes ZTA Incorporated as a Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) legal firm offering diversified legal services. The firm’s objective is to empower the economy by providing trusted legal services. The company’s vision is to be a leading law firm that maintains a competitive edge in the global market and to meet this vision Tiry’s goal at this point in time is obtaining eligibility from the relevant international law society in order for her to write the international legal examination.

According to Tiry, “The aim of ZTA Incorporated is to be committed to our clients, communities and beyond”. She concludes with the following words of encouragement for those seeking the fulfillment of their dreams: “My journey to success has taught me the importance of being true to yourself and choosing to crush defeat by the stance you take in your moments of weakness. My strength lies in my choice to always have confidence in the ability of a trying mind. Ultimately for me, I feared not because victory began the day sacrifice erupted”.

The glory lies in the fact that her sisters have also made their mark in the legal field. Her sister, Shanaaz Tiry Mahomed, is the first black woman patent attorney in South Africa. Her sister, Ayesha Tiry, has been an advocate and a member of the Johannesburg Bar for more than ten years. Her youngest sister, Taahira Tiry whose expertise differs from the legal eagles, has a BCOM RATIONUM Degree specialising in accounting and business management. Together they stand empowered, united and successful. Indeed, success is within our reach.