Yisak Asfaw
Dire Dawa,Ethiopia
Summary
Dynamic legal professional with extensive experience of advocacy and advocate assistant at fassil wondwossens Law Office, excelling in legal research and document drafting. Proven advocacy skills and critical thinking abilities have led to successful case outcomes.
Passionate professional with commitment to supporting clients in all aspects of cases. Excellent communication and relationship building skills with diverse audiences. Friendly and engaging with strong team collaboration abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2021
2021
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Advocate and consltant at law
Yisak asfaw law office
DireDawa, DD
01.2024 - Current
- Researched legal precedents to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Drafted legal documents including motions, briefs, and contracts for client cases.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and address inquiries promptly.
- Reviewed case files to ensure compliance with legal standards and regulations.
- Presented oral arguments at hearings before administrative agencies, courts, or tribunals.
Assistant advovate
Fassil wondwossen law office
DireDawa, DD
03.2022 - 01.2024
- Assisted in managing client files and legal documentation efficiently.
- Coordinated scheduling for client meetings and court appearances effectively.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Collaborated with attorneys to prepare materials for hearings and trials diligently.
- Handled confidential information with discretion and integrity.
Assistant lecturer
Bonga University
Bonga, South west
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student learning experiences.
- Facilitated classroom discussions to encourage student participation and critical thinking.
- Provided academic support to students through individual tutoring sessions.
- Assisted with lecture planning, preparation and research.
Public Prosecutor
South west Region, western omo zone, Maji woreda prosecutor office
Maji, South west, ethiopia
08.2019 - 03.2021
- Conducted legal research on cases within the jurisdiction of the prosecutor's office.
- Drafted legal documents and briefs for court proceedings and hearings.
- Collaborated with law enforcement to gather evidence for ongoing investigations.
- Presented cases in court, advocating for justice and public safety.
Education
Master of Laws (LLM) - International Business And Economic Law
Haramaya University
Haramaya, Oromiya 11.2022 - 11.2024
LLB (Bachelor OF LAW) - Law
Addis Ababa University
Adiss Ababa , Federa, Addis Ababa 09.2015 - 07.2019
Mizan Seondary And Preparatory School
MIzan, South West, EthiopiaSkills
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Case preparation
- Oral argumentation
- Critical thinking
- Advocacy skills
- Legal analysis
- Teamwork
Languages
Amaharic
First Language
English
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Certification
- Driving license
Affiliations
- Part time lecturer at Diredawa University
- Volunteer at EWLA, DireDawa Branch
References
References available upon request.
Contact persons/references
- Mr. Fassil wondwossen Tel.0911550073 (Consultant and Advocate at law, Dire Dawa)
- Mr. Abubeker yasin Tel.0912911382 (Advocate and Consultant at Law, Addis Ababa)
- Mr. Kiyam sekir Tel.0916315062 (South west ethiopian, regional public prosecutor)
Timeline
Advocate and consltant at law
Yisak asfaw law office
01.2024 - Current
Master of Laws (LLM) - International Business And Economic Law
Haramaya University
11.2022 - 11.2024
Assistant advovate
Fassil wondwossen law office
03.2022 - 01.2024
Assistant lecturer
Bonga University
03.2021 - 09.2021
Public Prosecutor
South west Region, western omo zone, Maji woreda prosecutor office
08.2019 - 03.2021
LLB (Bachelor OF LAW) - Law
Addis Ababa University
09.2015 - 07.2019
Mizan Seondary And Preparatory School