Education

• Doctorate Program in Private Law, University of Paris V – René Descartes, Paris
  (October 2001 – October 2004)
• Higher Studies Diploma (DESS) in Litigation, Arbitration, and Alternative Dispute Resolution
  In collaboration with University of Panthéon-Assas (Paris II) and the Lebanese University – French Section
  (September 2002)
• Post-Graduate Diploma (DEA) in Private Law, La Sagesse University (January 2000)
• Bachelor’s Degree in Law, La Sagesse University (June 1998)

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Languages

• Fluent in Arabic, French, and English
• Intermediate proficiency in Spanish

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Professional Experience

• May 2009 – Present: Partner, JUSTICIA Beirut Consult Law Offices
• October 2007 – April 2009: Attorney, Yazbeck Law Offices, Beirut – Lebanon
• July 2002 – September 2007: Legal collaboration with Macaron Law Offices
• June 2002: Legal training at the Court of Appeal, Paris – France
• October 1998 – May 2002: Legal training and collaboration with:
  • Jihad Georges Akl Law Offices – Former Board Member, Beirut Bar Association
  • Michel Lyan Law Offices – Former Chairman, Beirut Bar Association

Legal Expertise Includes:

• Legal advising for companies and institutions in Lebanon and abroad
• Drafting and negotiation of legal documents and agreements for real estate, financial, and commercial transactions
• Structuring and establishing corporate entities in Lebanon and internationally
• Advising on labor law, corporate policy, and internal regulations
• Drafting of employment, brokerage, professional services, and franchise contracts
• Handling litigation in civil, commercial, banking, labor, penal, and lease matters
• Incorporating and managing corporate files for Lebanese companies
• Issuing legal opinions on banking, tax, and commercial matters

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Miscellaneous Roles

• January 2001 – January 2002: Prepared military instruction manuals during military service at the Ministry of Defense (as officer)
• December 2002 – March 2005: General Secretary, FUTSAL Committee, Lebanese Football Federation
• September 2004 – October 2008: Vice General Secretary, Lebanese Canoe-Kayak Federation
• March 2004 – March 2009: Licensed Players’ Agent, Lebanese Football Federation (FIFA-recognized)
• Legal Counselor and Board Member, Football Agency of the Middle East S.A.L. (F.A.M.E.)
• April 2011 – July 2012: Member, Arbitration Committee for Appeal and Conflict Resolution, Lebanese Football Federation

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Public and Civic Engagement

Public Activities

• 2007 – 2009: Member, Environmental Committee, Beirut Bar Association
• 2007 – Present: Executive Committee Member and Head of Legal Committee, Cross Culture Project Association (CCPA – Lebanon)
• 2004: Researcher, Lebanese Foundation for Permanent Civil Peace (LFPCP)
• 2002: Research study on judicial accessibility, funded by French Ministry of Justice

Private Activities

• Practiced mediation with A.I.F., IFOMENE, and the Beirut Bar Association Human Rights Institute (November 2002)
• Participated in international law training by the Law Society of England and Wales and the Arab Lawyers Union (May 2003)
• Pled several cases through the Beirut Bar’s Judicial Assistance Committee
• Member, Committee of Young Barristers, Beirut Bar Association (2002 – 2003)
• Training at the Court of Appeal, Paris (June 2002)

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Publications

Scientific Papers

• Military Instruction Manuals – Published during military service (January 2001)
• Your Rights at Work – Arabic-language labor law booklet with Q&A and legal templates
  (Published September 11, 2014 by JUSTICIA Foundation, funded by USAID and AMIDEAST)

Articles

• L’accès au droit, published in Al Adl – (Issue No. 1, January 2004, p.25)
• The Court of Arbitration for Sports and the Resolution of Litigations in Sports Matters, published in Houkouki – (Issue No. 3, January 2006, p.23)

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Practice Areas

Workplace Injuries

Drunk Driving Accidents

Industrial Accidents

Maritime and Jones Act Claims

Nursing Home Neglect

Products Liability

Qui Tam and Whistleblower Cases

Trucking Accidents