Founded by Mehrteab Leul Kokeb, and a leading full-service law office in Ethiopia, and has over 20 years experience advising and representing clients on wide range of legal issues concerning business and investment in the country.
Selam Gebrehiwot

Position Associate
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BIO:
Selam joined MLA’s Employment practice team as an associate in 2019. Prior to joining our team, Selam has worked as an associate in a local law office rendering legal consultancy services on various areas of law. She has also worked at the Ethiopian Intellectual Property Office and Mekelle University.
Education
- LL.B, Mekelle University, School of law, Ethiopia (2013)
- LL.M in tax and investment, Mekelle University, School of law, Ethiopia (2015)
Selected Experience
- Assisted a regional bank on drafting country-level employment rules and individual employment agreements
- Advised a non-profit organization on the employment of foreign and local employees and recruitment process;
- Advised international companies on the appointment of commercial representative and managers as well as drafted appointment letters;
- Assisted clients on various labor-related matters including drafting and reviewing employment agreements, appointment letters, and collective agreements; advising on working hours and overtime payment; preparing legal memo on procedures and requirements for obtaining work permits for foreign nationals working in Ethiopia; and
- Conducted research on various legal issues