Ahamed A. Syed is an attorney in Los Angeles, California. He has previously lived in Saudi Arabia, India and Canada. His international background allows him to appreciate the different cultures and legal systems around the world. It also allows him to understand the dynamics between the United States and Islam in different parts of the world. He has been published in the American Bar Association law magazine and regularly counsels non-profit organizations in the Southern California Muslim community. He is passionate about dispelling the myths around Islam and hopes to promote a greater understanding of the faith.