Dr. Ahmed Ali Al-Najim

Civil and Criminal Lawyer
Management Team Member

Education

  • Bachelor’s in Law – Dijlah University
  • Master’s in Law
    Thesis: Modern Trends in Audiovisual Media Crimes
  • Ph.D. in Law / Criminal Law, Beirut University
    Dissertation: The Role of International Investigation in Establishing International Criminal Justice

SKILLS

  • Legal practice in criminal, civil, personal status, and administrative cases
  • Corporate legal consulting in contracts, compliance, and regulatory matters
  • Academic research and writing with multiple published studies
  • Teaching, training, and academic leadership in universities
  • Broad knowledge of international law and arbitration
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Books

  • International Investigation in Humanitarian Violations and International Crimes – National Center for Legal Publications, Cairo, 2023
  • Social Security and Public Works in Iraq (co-authored) – American University Press, Baghdad, 2023

Conferences

  • 4th Scientific Conference for Humanities & Social Sciences – Tikrit University, 2022
  • Conference on Social Security and Public Works in Iraq – American University of Baghdad, 2023
  • 16th Scientific Conference (5th International) – Al-Turath University, 2022

Recognition

  • Letters of appreciation from Deputy Minister of Higher Education (1)
  • Letter of appreciation from University President (1)
  • Letters of appreciation from College Deans (8)

Short Biography

Dr. Ahmed Al-Najim is a lawyer, academic, and researcher specializing in criminal law, human rights, and international humanitarian law. With a Ph.D. in Criminal Law from Beirut University and over a decade of legal practice, he has combined professional advocacy with academic contributions. He has served as a lecturer and department leader at Iraqi universities, published numerous legal studies, authored books on international justice, and participated in national and international conferences. Recognized for his expertise in criminal justice, media crimes, and legal reforms, he continues to contribute to Iraq’s legal and academic development.

Certifications

  • Teaching Methods & Competency – Al-Nahrain University, 2012.
  • Joint University Program in International Criminal Law & Procedures – Asal Institute, Lebanon, 2020.
  • Advanced Workshop in International Humanitarian Law – Maat Foundation for Peace & Development, 2021.
  • Capacity-Building Course on Arms Control in MENA – Geneva Centre for Security Policy, 2022

Experiences​

Over 10 years of experience in providing legal services to individuals and institutions, including:

1. Legal Representation in Various Cases

  • Personal status lawsuits and family disputes.

  • Civil lawsuits (contracts, debts, real estate, leases, public funds, private funds, companies, investments).

  • Labor and employment cases (social security, wages, termination of services, compensation).

  • Specialization in criminal cases and offenses (investigations, misdemeanors, felonies).

2. Legal Consultancy

  • Providing legal advice to individuals and institutions to ensure legal protection and safeguard the rights of all parties.

  • Covering contracts, administrative and financial procedures, government transactions, and administrative investigation committees.

3. Academic & Research Work

  • University lecturer specializing in teaching criminal law and training law students since 2020.

  • Specialized in legal research through preparing studies that analyze legal issues and provide recommendations, conclusions, and solutions.

Published Research​

  • Compensation before International Criminal Courts, Steps Journal for Human & Social Sciences, 2022
  • Legal Guarantees for Workers in the Private Sector: Reality and Ambition / ILO, American University of Baghdad, 2022
  • Authority of the Constitutional Judge in Interpreting Legislative Texts, Al-Farabi Journal of Humanities, 2023
  • Criminal Responsibility for Crimes Committed through Media Tools, Al-Farabi Journal of Humanities, 2022
  • The Role of Forensic Medicine in Criminal Evidence, Dijlah University Journal, 2022
  • Criminal Responsibility for Artificial Intelligence Crimes, Al-Turath University Journal, 2022
  • Recovery of Proceeds from Corruption Crimes, Al-Mustansiriya University Journal of Law, 2022
  • Legitimate Interest in Publication Crimes via Media Platforms, Al-Farabi Journal of Humanities, 2025