Seba Abdo

Experienced legal professional with more than 10 years of experience in public prosecution, legal advisory, contract drafting, litigation, and legal practice. Strong background in criminal law, government contracts, legal translation, and representation before courts, with experience at the Ministry of Justice, the Agricultural Bank, and the Sibaweh A.Gadir Elshekh law Office for Advocate and Legal Consultancies. Professional working capability in Arabic and English, supported by strong analytical thinking, persuasive communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.

Legal Advisor - Ministry of Justice — Legislation Department - Khartoum, Sudan

• Legislative analysis: Prepared legal studies to assess proposed legislation and ensure compatibility with existing laws and the applicable legal framework.
• Legal review: Reviewed laws and regulations to confirm that proposed legislation was consistent with the valid legal framework.
• Legal compliance: Supervised the amendment and correction of citizens' personal data to comply with legal documents and procedures, including publication in the Official Gazette.

Academic Tutor, Law Program - Open University of Sudan - Khartoum, Sudan

• Teaching: Supervised legal terminology for bachelor's students.
• Academic support: Ensured that students understood key legal terms across various branches of law.
• Discussion leadership: Led legal discussions and academic debates related to legal terminology.

Legal Advisor - Agricultural Bank - Khartoum, Sudan

• Contract drafting: Drafted and reviewed financing agreements and contracts.
• Representation: Represented the bank before courts and governmental and regulatory authorities.
• Commercial agreements: Prepared import contracts for fertilizers and procurement agreements.
• Security documentation: Followed up on clients' outstanding obligations and handled real-estate and vehicle mortgage documentation and procedures to secure financing facilities.

Legal Advisor - Ministry of Justice — Contracts Department - Khartoum, Sudan

• Contract support: Conducted legal studies to support contract drafting in accordance with procurement and contracting procedures.
• Government contracts: Drafted and reviewed contracts for governmental institutions.
• Legal translation: Translated, drafted, and reviewed English-language government contracts concluded with foreign entities.

Prosecutor, Criminal Division - Ministry of Justice - Khartoum, Sudan

• Pre-trial decisions: Reviewed and approved bail applications and authorized the renewal of pre-trial detention for investigative purposes.
• Criminal proceedings: Initiated and supervised criminal proceedings, providing legal oversight and direction throughout investigations.
• Detention oversight: Conducted inspections and supervised detention facilities within the assigned jurisdiction to ensure compliance with legal procedures.
• Court representation: Represented the Public Prosecution before criminal courts.
• Serious offences: Prosecuted serious criminal offenses before the courts.

Advocate - Sibaweh A.Gadir Elshekh Law Office for Advocate and Legal Consultancies - Khartoum, Sudan

Advocate with a practicing law license to represent clients before all courts.

Master's Degree - Law - Open University of Sudan

Master's Degree - General Translation - Bahri University

Higher Diploma - Legal Translation - Bahri University

Higher Diploma - International Law and Human Rights - Khartoum University

BSc Degree - Law - Assuit University

BSc Degree - Islamic Fiqh and Its Principles - Gabra College

Higher Diploma - Curriculums and Methods of Teaching - Sudan Open University

Licence - Practicing Advocate Law - Sudan Judiciary