Ibrahim Elsalamoni
Summary
A dynamic and results-driven professional with 26 years of experience in administrative, civil, and criminal courts, as well as providing legal advice to various ministries and authorities. Served as a legal advisor to multinational companies in significant litigation and arbitration cases. Holder of LL.M, JD, and LLB degrees with expertise in legal and international business matters. Demonstrates expertise in ethical and professional conduct, with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, adept at analyzing intricate data sets, classifying issues, and offering resolution recommendations while empowering team members to make informed decisions. Possess knowledge of workplace conduct rules and conflict resolution mechanisms. Advised clients on commercial transactions and disputes in the Middle East, managed conflicting priorities under tight deadlines.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder Managing Director
LegalZoon
12.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: LegalZoom, a nonprofit organization, provides legal support to minority-owned startup businesses for all their legal needs. Additionally, they extend their assistance to refugees and promote human rights both nationally and globally.
- Setting the overall strategic direction of the organization and developing plans to achieve its goals.
- Establishing partnerships and collaborations with other organizations to expand LegalZoom's reach and impact.
- Overseeing the organization's day-to-day operations and ensuring that it operates efficiently and effectively.
- Building and managing a team of employees and volunteers to carry out the organization's mission.
- Raising funds and securing resources to support the organization's activities and programs.
- LegalZoom, a nonprofit organization, provides legal support to minority-owned startup businesses for all their legal needs. Additionally, they extend their assistance to refugees and promote human rights both nationally and globally.
Independent Legal Counselor
01.2018 - Current
- A results-driven professional with a proven track record of providing legal advice, guidance, and representation to clients, helping them navigate complex legal issues, protect their legal rights and interests, and make informed decisions.
- Drafting legal documents, such as contracts, leases, and agreements, to ensure that they are legally sound and protect the client's interests.
- Collaborating with other professionals, such as accountants and financial advisors, to provide comprehensive legal advice to clients.
- Developing and implementing legal compliance programs to ensure that clients' operations comply with relevant laws and regulations.
Writer and commentator
10.1992 - Current
- A legal writer and commentator who brought expertise in analyzing and explaining complex legal topics in a clear and concise manner.
- Developed a large following and established a reputation as a thought leader in the legal industry.
- Produced high-quality content that increased readership and engagement for various publications.
- Contributed to the public's understanding of legal issues and helped shape the discourse on legal matters.
Head of litigation Department
Hegazy & Associates in association with Crowell & Moring (H&A)
01.2013 - 12.2017
- A Professional who was responsible for managing and supervising litigation activities, including overseeing legal cases, developing litigation strategies, and representing clients in court.
- Represented clients in intellectual property, telecommunication, construction, distribution, hospitality, PPP, and corporate arbitration.
- Represented high-profile clients in labor, commercial, and corporate disputes and have a track record of handling workplace-related complaints and conducting confidential investigations of inappropriate behavior.
- Managed and supervised the liquidation of Kohler Company in Egypt, communicating with associates, labor unions, and the labor office during the process.
- Attended meetings with associates, labor unions, and the ministry of labor to finalize collective agreements, manage the end of services for associates, and handle administration activities when required.
Founder & CEO
International Center Against Terrorism - Philadelphia
01.2007 - 12.2015
Lawyer
Elsalamoni Law Office
03.2011 - 12.2012
Executive Assistant Office Manager
Law Office of Ejaz Sabir & Associates
04.2004 - 03.2011
Business Lawyer
Elsalamoni Law Office
03.2000 - 01.2004
Associate Lawyer
Abd Elsalam Rigab Law Office
06.1995 - 03.2000
Education
Master Degree - Law
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
01.2009
Business, International Law and Legal Studies - JD
Novus University
01.2009
Bachelor's Degree - Laws
LLB Alexandria Law School
01.1995
Skills
- Contract drafting
- Legal research
- Litigation management
- Risk assessment and management
- Court Representation
- International law
- Corporate governance
- Cybersecurity law
- Securities law
- Legal Expertise in Startup Businesses
- Tax law
- Securities litigation
- Government investigations
- Public international law
- Strategic Planning & Execution
Websites
Degrees
- LLM
- JD
Languages
- Arabic, Native
- English, Good
Founder Ceo
International Center Against Terrorism - Philadelphia, 01/01/07, 12/01/15
Professional Highlights
- Draft Instrument Law 2013.
- Assistance in Draft Amendment of Investment Law Especially with Respect to Real Estate Investment Funds.
- Assistance in amending the Competition and Monopoly Prevention Act.
- Representation of many clients in arbitration invalidity cases before appeals and cassation courts.
- Implementation of many foreign arbitration provisions in Egypt.
- Representation of the Government of Libya in the investment dispute against Al Khorafi Group in a dispute in the amount of $935 million.
- Advisory to the National Service of the Armed Forces on its negotiation with the Black Sand Company.
- Negotiation with Chemical War Administrations and Armaments Authority with US Supply Companies.
- Legal advice to the Government of Ras al-Khaimah on the activity of its municipal office in Egypt.
- Legal Advice to Many Bleton, Premier, H Hermes Direct Investment Banks.
- Participation with others in providing consultations for the World Bank's annual report on real estate investment in Egypt.
- Representation of many multinational companies in court litigation at different levels.
- Free Legal Consultation for Hospital 57357.
Timeline
Founder Managing Director
LegalZoon
12.2021 - Current
Independent Legal Counselor
01.2018 - Current
Head of litigation Department
Hegazy & Associates in association with Crowell & Moring (H&A)
01.2013 - 12.2017
Lawyer
Elsalamoni Law Office
03.2011 - 12.2012
Founder & CEO
International Center Against Terrorism - Philadelphia
01.2007 - 12.2015
Executive Assistant Office Manager
Law Office of Ejaz Sabir & Associates
04.2004 - 03.2011
Business Lawyer
Elsalamoni Law Office
03.2000 - 01.2004
Associate Lawyer
Abd Elsalam Rigab Law Office
06.1995 - 03.2000
Writer and commentator
10.1992 - Current
Master Degree - Law
Temple University - James E. Beasley School of Law
Business, International Law and Legal Studies - JD
Novus University
Bachelor's Degree - Laws
LLB Alexandria Law School