A distinguished legal expert with degrees from Baghdad and Oxford Universities, specializing in civil litigation, arbitration, estates, trusts, administrative, and commercial law.
He has held academic positions at Umm Al-Qura University at Harvard University where he was a Visiting Scholar. With deep expertise in Sharia law, he has served as Of Counsel in top Los Angeles and San Francisco law firms, adeptly representing clients in Saudi Arabia and internationally, in courts and arbitration tribunals.
He has held academic positions at Umm Al-Qura University at Harvard University where he was a Visiting Scholar. With deep expertise in Sharia law, he has served as Of Counsel in top Los Angeles and San Francisco law firms, adeptly representing clients in Saudi Arabia and internationally, in courts and arbitration tribunals.
Birth
Baghdad Born, Saudi Citizen
He was born in Baghdad.
1963-70
Education
In 1963: Graduated from Baghdad University, College of Sharia Law, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree.
In 1969: Completed Doctor of Philosophy in Koranic Law at Oxford University.
In 1970: Research Assistant at Oxford University, England.
Bachelor of Arts
PHD in Koranic Law
1976-77
Harvard Visiting Scholar
Was a Visiting Scholar at Harvard University, imparting valuable knowledge to up-and-coming lawyers. He lectured in 30-40 universities and the world.
1978
Started His Own Law Office
Started The Law Offices of Dr. Mujahid Al-Sawwaf at Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
1980-82
Expanded Expertise Globally
- Of Counsel at the Los Angeles Law Firm, Erickson, Zerfas & Adams.
- Of Counsel at the San Francisco Law Firm of Morrison and Foerster.
Present
Practicing Law Internationally
- Representing clients as plaintiffs and defendants before the Sharia courts, Boards of Grievances, and all other courts in Saudi Arabia. Acting as an Arbitrator and umpire in several arbitration proceedings in Saudi Arabia and Europe.
- Expert witness in Shari’a law and Saudi Arabian laws and regulations before courts in the United States, Europe and arbitration tribunals in numerous jurisdictions outside Saudi Arabia.
