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Catherine Chahwan

Beirut

Summary

Experienced Legal Editor with 7+ years of experience at Sader Group, specializing in accurate and concise editing of legal judgments from Dubai and the GCC. Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively with legal professionals, producing high-quality content for legal publications and law firms across the Middle East.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

SPECIALIST LEGAL EDITOR AND RESEACHER

SADER Group
06.2017 - Current

Legal Research & Editor Specialist

  • Legal Research & Editing Specialist for LexisNexis.
  • Located and analyzed relevant Lebanese and GCC laws.
  • Edited and researched over 3,500 legal cases across diverse areas (Civil, Commercial, Real Estate, Banking, Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Insurance) primarily in the UAE and GCC.

Project Management & Head of Sader Court Series

Successfully led and managed the Sader Court Series project, serving as editor and primary writer of the following books:
  • Sader Court Series, Arbitration – Lebanon (2019)
  • Special Edition: Horizons & Co Law Firm – UAE (2022)
  • Special Edition: Aljazy & Co Law Firm, Arbitration – Jordan (2023)
  • Special Edition: M&Co Legal, Arbitration - UAE (2024)
  • Special Edition: Jaber Law Firm, Arbitration - Lebanon (2024)
  • Currently writing Fashion Law: Louis Vuitton Book cases - Bilingual (2025)

Legal Content Writer

Experienced in writing legal news, tips, articles, and case summaries for:
  • Al Sanea Law Firm (Kuwait).
  • Emirates Association for Lawyers and Legal.
  • Sultan Al Badi & Partners Law Firm.

Entrepreneur & Social Media Manager

Owner
09.2021 - Current

Successfully launched and managed two Instagram businesses:

  • KTACCESSORIES: Designed, marketed, and sold custom Apple Watch accessories.
  • MARKALB: Successfully marketed and sold a curated selection of branded bags, clothing, shoes, and accessories.

Customer Relationship Manager

Rasamny Group
04.2017 - 06.2017
  • Analyzed customer feedback and developed strategies to improve customer satisfaction.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date customer feedback.
  • Assessed potential problems and opportunities: Analyzed client data and case trends to identify risks/opportunities, and ensure data compliance.

Education

Master 1 in Law -

University of Holy Spirit of Kaslik
01-2016

Bachelor in Law -

University of Holy Spirit of Kaslik
01-2015

Emphasis: Sociology And Economics

College Saint Joseph Antoura
01-2012

Skills

  • Legal Research and Review
  • Case analysis
  • Legal Writing
  • Legal Translation
  • Contract Drafting
  • Knowledge of the UAE laws, regulations and environment
  • Entrepreneurial skills, branding, marketing and networking skills
  • Proficiency with Microsoft (Word,Excel and PowerPoint)
  • Brand building
  • Business Planning
  • Customer Relations

Languages

French
Native language
English
Advanced
C1
Arabic
Proficient
C2
French
Advanced
C1

Certification

  • Certificate of participation in the first series of conferences
  • concerning Human Rights, hosted by the Human Rights
  • Center
  • Introduction to Contract Drafting

Timeline

Entrepreneur & Social Media Manager

Owner
09.2021 - Current

SPECIALIST LEGAL EDITOR AND RESEACHER

SADER Group
06.2017 - Current

Customer Relationship Manager

Rasamny Group
04.2017 - 06.2017

Master 1 in Law -

University of Holy Spirit of Kaslik

Bachelor in Law -

University of Holy Spirit of Kaslik

Emphasis: Sociology And Economics

College Saint Joseph Antoura
Catherine Chahwan