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Ethiopian Law Firm

Our Team

Founded in 2022 by five former judges with 114+ years of combined judicial experience. Our team brings judicial experience to every client engagement.

22
Lawyers
30 Total Team
8
Former Judges
On Staff
10
LL.M. Holders
2 PhD Candidates
5
Univ. Lecturers
3 Published Authors

Founding Partners

Founded by five former judges who brought 114+ years of combined judicial experience

Team Credentials

Qualifications across our legal team

10
LL.M. Holders
Advanced degrees in law
2
PhD Candidates
Doctoral research in specialized fields
10+
Published Works
Legal treatises, books, and articles
5
Univ. Lecturers
Active teaching at law faculties
5
Languages
English, Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromo, Arabic
114+
Years on Bench
Combined judicial experience of the five founders

Associates & Staff

Experienced practitioners combining academic excellence with practical expertise

Senior Associates

Seasoned practitioners with 10+ years of specialized experience

Mohammed Ahmed Idris

Mohammed Ahmed Idris

Senior Associate
30+ Years
1994 Constituent Assembly | Federal Judicial Council
Gashaw Ayalew Demeke

Gashaw Ayalew Demeke

Senior Associate
21+ Years
8+ Years Judicial & Prosecutorial Service
Andarge Kassie Shumye

Andarge Kassie Shumye

Senior Associate
20+ Years
5 Published Legal Books | Legal TV Host Since 2017
Animaw Demis Ejigu

Animaw Demis Ejigu

Senior Associate
14+ Years
Former Associate Dean | Federal Courts Licensed
Mesfin Beyene Abrha

Mesfin Beyene Abrha

Senior Associate
13+ Years
Oslo Human Rights Center Scholar | 8+ Publications
Asrat Mamuye

Asrat Mamuye

Senior Associate
12+ Years
12+ Years Federal Supreme Court & Constitutional Inquiry | Certified Mediator
Serkalem Eshetie

Serkalem Eshetie

Senior Associate
12+ Years
Former Ministry of Justice | Haramaya Law Review Editor
Wudeneh Melkamu

Wudeneh Melkamu

Senior Associate
12+ Years
Former Tech Startup Head of Legal | Gov't Digital Council
Hassen Mama Muse

Hassen Mama Muse

Senior Associate
11+ Years
Lead Counsel for 7 Major Companies | Harvard Certified
Genet Mekonnen Woldeyes

Genet Mekonnen Woldeyes

Senior Associate
10+ Years
10+ Years Federal Government Representation
KW

Kokebe Wolde Jemaneh

Senior Associate
20+ Years
Asst. Professor AAU | Managing Editor, Journal of Ethiopian Law

Associates

Rising legal talent with focused expertise

 Hanna Yohannes

Hanna Yohannes

Associate
6+ Years
First Chair on Injunctions | NGO Law Expert
Kalkidan Tefera

Kalkidan Tefera

Associate
5+ Years
Former Federal High Court Assistant Judge
Linora Mohammed

Linora Mohammed

Associate
5+ Years
University Lecturer | Graduated with Distinction
Hanamariyam Getnet Asmare

Hanamariyam Getnet Asmare

Associate and Litigation Manager
5+ Years
Former Regional Court Judge | LL.M. Business Law
Nigist Birhanu

Nigist Birhanu

Junior Associate
CGPA 3.85 | U.S. Embassy Microscholarship
Tsegaye Desalegn

Tsegaye Desalegn

Junior Associate
CGPA 3.87 | Thesis on Drones in Int'l Law (A+)

Professional Staff

The operational backbone powering our client service

Alebachew Tiruneh Adugna

Alebachew Tiruneh Adugna

HR & Research Coordinator
MA Federal Studies | Former University Lecturer
Kenean Hailu Gebru

Kenean Hailu Gebru

Finance & Administration
Dual Degrees in Finance & IT
Surafel Ayele

Surafel Ayele

Assistant Lawyer | Paralegal
Legal Research & Client Advisory Support
Aboneh Mengesha

Aboneh Mengesha

Assistant Lawyer | Paralegal
LL.B. Graduate | Legal Research & Paralegal Support
Shewaye Ayele Balcha

Shewaye Ayele Balcha

Receptionist & Legal Assistant
Client Relations & Front Office Management
Mekdes Fikadu

Mekdes Fikadu

Senior Accountant
10+ Years
MBA Accounting & Finance | IFRS Certified | 10+ Years
Gezahegn Jonny

Gezahegn Jonny

Finance Assistant
Finance Support | Studying Marketing & Sales
Azazy Abate

Azazy Abate

Office Assistant
Administrative & Office Coordination
Lemlem Tafese

Lemlem Tafese

Office Assistant
5+ Years
5+ Years Facility Management

International Affiliations

Connected to global legal networks for cross-border support

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Whether you're entering the Ethiopian market or need experienced local counsel, our team brings judicial insight to every engagement.

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