Abdi Abamilki
@abdiabamilki
Experienced attorney specializing in employment, immigration, and compliance.
What I'm looking for
I am an attorney and legal consultant with over five years of professional experience across private practice and academia, focused on employment law, immigration, and legal compliance. I have a proven record drafting contracts, conducting M&A due diligence, and representing clients in courts and arbitration.
In practice I have advised multinational and local clients, led high-value transaction reviews, and designed employment policies that reduced legal risk. I have a consistently strong case record and have overseen due diligence and transactions totaling millions of dollars.
I am also an experienced lecturer who developed curricula and led community legal services; I am committed to pro bono work and mentoring, and I bring fluent communication in English, Amharic, and Afan Oromo to client and community engagements.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Attorney & Consultant
Abdi Temam Abamilki (ATA) Law Office
May 2025 - Present (4 months)
Represent clients in courts and tribunals and draft diverse agreements, providing legal advice and consultancy services to private and corporate clients.
Senior Associate
Habesha Legal Advocates LLP
Aug 2024 - May 2025 (9 months)
Advised clients in courts and arbitration, led company and NGO registrations, performed M&A due diligence and negotiated disputes to reduce legal risk.
Associate
Mehrteab & Getu Advocates LLP
Dec 2022 - Jul 2024 (1 year 7 months)
Handled employment and immigration cases, developed compliant employment policies, coordinated pro bono projects and advised major corporate clients.
Lecturer & Assistant Lecturer
Arba Minch University School of Law
Oct 2017 - Dec 2022 (5 years 2 months)
Taught legal subjects across disciplines, developed business law curriculum and led community legal services and research impacting over 800 students.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Arba Minch University
Master of Laws, Human Rights and Justice Studies
Completed Master of Laws (LL.M) in Human Rights and Justice Studies with focus on human rights and justice topics.
Arba Minch University
Higher Diploma, Higher Education Teaching
Grade: Excellent
Earned a Higher Diploma in Higher Education Teaching; program focused on tertiary teaching methodologies and pedagogy.
Dilla University School of Law
Bachelor of Laws, Law
Obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B), completing core legal coursework and practical legal training.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
Authorized to work in
Website
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