Nadia M. Pervez Bilal has a passion for social justice and is deeply committed to advocacy and community service. She brings a unique perspective shaped by her diverse personal and professional background. Nadia is civil rights attorney at Pervez & Rehman, P.C. where she also practices employment law with a focus on discrimination, whistleblower, first amendment, unlawful termination and wage and hour matters. Prior to her legal career, Nadia worked as a high school Social Studies teacher and taught graduate level courses at Teacher’s College, Columbia University.
As a dedicated teacher, Nadia fostered a love for learning and civic engagement among her students. Her commitment to education extended further when she was appointed as a Trustee of the Half Hollow Hills Board of Education in August 2023, a role she was reelected to in May 2024 and May 2025. In this capacity, Nadia advocates collaboratively for equitable educational policies for all students. This role comes on the heels of over fifteen years of volunteer work with various PTA groups in the Half Hollow Hills school district where she has served in various leadership positions.
Nadia is deeply involved in pro bono work, lending her legal expertise to bar associations who provide free legal assistance to litigants. She has also served as a pro bono attorney through a local organization that served victims of domestic violence. Nadia is a mediator on the EDNY and SDNY mediation panel and also serves as a pro bono advocate. She is an active member of the Sisterhood of Salaam Shalom and other community initiatives where she promotes interfaith dialogue and understanding.
Additionally, Nadia is a board member of the Islamic Center of Long Island, in Westbury. Here, she has contributed to community outreach and service initiatives like ICLI’s weekend school program where she served as chairperson and education committee member for nearly fifteen years.
Nadia’s multifaceted career and community involvement reflect her unwavering commitment to community service, education, and engagement. She is dedicated to her community and actively looks for ways to serve and make impactful connections.