About the Seminar

This seminar aims to launch elite alumni clubs at the university, with two sessions held annually. Each session will focus on a specific faculty. The first round will spotlight the Faculty of Law and Political Sciences, bringing together 20 top-tier professionals from the legal field. The session’s title will be tailored accordingly.

Objective

The seminar equips senior legal professionals with the necessary skills to enhance leadership, leverage technology, and confidently manage challenges. It prepares attendees to join the elite ranks in their field, unlocking their full potential. Upon completion, participants will receive a Professional Development Certification, presented during the closing ceremony.

Program

Day 1 Monday, April 14, 2025

• 3:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Welcome and Registration
• 4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Ethical Leadership and Integrity
• Setting the Bar: High Standards in Legal Ethics and Leadership
  Speaker: Yasser Akkaoui
  Objective: Apply ethical decision-making frameworks and manage conflicts of interest.
  Focus: Ethics, integrity, justice, and fairness in leadership.
• 5:15 p.m. – 6:15 p.m. AI in Legal Practice
  Ahead of the Curve: Adapting to AI in Legal Practice
  Speaker: Elie El Amil
  Objective: Understand AI applications and improve efficiency in legal practice.
  Focus: AI technologies, task automation, data management, and predictive analytics.
• 6:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Securing Governance and Prosperity
  Leading with Vision and Governance: Strategic Thinking for Legal Pioneers
  Speaker: Saad Sabrah
  Objective: Integrate governance principles into strategic planning.
  Focus: Visionary leadership, governance principles, and strategic alignment.
• 8:00 p.m. Cocktail

Day 2 Tuesday, April 15, 2025

• 3:30 p.m. Welcome
• 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Advanced Communication and Influence
  Crossing the Bar: Enhancing EQ for Legal Professionals
  Speaker: Tanya Awad Ghorra
  Objective: Enhance persuasive communication, develop empathy, and build trust.
  Focus: Persuasive techniques, active listening, empathy, and credibility.
• 5:45 p.m. – 7:15 p.m. Handling Questions, Leveraging Humor, and Harnessing Improvisation
  Lightening the Legal Load: Humor, Quick Thinking, and Successful Advocacy
  Speaker: Neshan Der Haroutiounian
  Objective: Handle tough questions, use humor effectively, and develop improvisation skills.
  Focus: Communication challenges, humor in leadership, and adaptive public speaking.
• 7:30 p.m. Closing Ceremony
  Awarding of Professional Development Certificates
  Official Induction into the Elite Ranks Legal Club
• 8:30 p.m. Recognition of Neshan Der Haroutiounian
• 9:00 p.m. Networking Cocktail Reception

Meet the Speakers

Neshan Der Haroutiounian TV host, media trainer, and humanitarian activist.	Saad Sabrah Country Head for Egypt at IFC, private sector development and digital economy specialist.
Tanya Awad Ghorra International trainer in Nonviolent Communication, media expert, and peacebuilding advocate.	Yasser Akkaoui Founder of Capital Concept SAL, ESG activist, corporate governance advisor, and publisher of The Executive Magazine.
Elie El Amil Cloud computing and IT security expert, Regional Solution Manager at Exquitech.