Legal Team
Mohammed Ahmed Idris
Senior AssociateSenior Associate | Former Constituent Assembly Member
1994 Constitution Drafter | Federal Judicial Council Member
30+
Years Exp.
Constitutional
Court Level
MA Federalism
Credential
3
Languages
Practice Areas
Professional Summary
A former member of Ethiopia's 1994 Constituent Assembly, he brings unparalleled institutional knowledge and government relationships. He has served at the highest levels of Ethiopia's justice sector including as Deputy Director of the Federal Judicial Professionals Training Center and Senior Legal Advisor to the Speaker of the House of People's Representatives.
Member of the Federal Judicial Administrative Council (2002-2010). His institutional knowledge and government relationships provide clients with exceptional access and insight for matters requiring government engagement or constitutional considerations.
Judicial & Government Experience
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Senior Associate, 5A Law Firm LLPConstitutional, legislative, government relations
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Member, Constituent Assembly of EthiopiaDrafted current Ethiopian Constitution (1994)
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Deputy Director, Federal Judicial Professionals Training CenterJudicial education leadership (2013-2018)
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Senior Legal Advisor to Speaker, House of People's RepresentativesLegislative advisory (2010-2013)
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Member, Federal Judicial Administrative CouncilJudicial policy (2002-2010)
Representative Matters
- Advised on constitutional implications of commercial regulations
- Provided legislative drafting and review services
- Facilitated government relations for major investments
- Advised on judicial policy and court administration matters
- Constitutional analysis for regulatory compliance
Education & Credentials
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MA in Federalism and Local Government StudiesEthiopian Civil Service College (CGPA: 3.73)
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LL.B.Ethiopian Civil Service College (CGPA: 3.63)
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Diploma in LawCGPA: 4.00
Languages
English
(Fluent)
Amharic
(Native)
Arabic
(Good)
Professional Affiliations
Former Member, 1994 Constituent Assembly
Former Member, Federal Judicial Administrative Council
Former Chairman, Ethio-Kuwait Parliamentary Group
