Tewodros is a well-versed legal practitioner and the CEO and Managing Partner of Ethio Legal Shield LLP (ELS). Before assuming this role, he honed his expertise in Corporate and Commercial laws, Intellectual Property law, Organized crimes, Anti-Terrorism, Human trafficking, Drug Trafficking, Money Laundering & Terrorism Financing related laws through research and prosecutorial activities he has done in the past years.

After graduating from Bahir Dar University in July of 2008, Tewodros began his career as a Public Prosecutor for the Federal Organized Crimes and Financial Crimes division. His career trajectory dramatically shifted due to his move to the United States where he began to explore commercial ventures such as his short time position as a senior inventory auditor. By collaborating his freshly developing business-minded nature and his love for legal practice, Tewodros operated as the Senior legal advisor at a Marketing Enterprise where he could hone his expertise in Corporate Commercial and Intellectual property matters.

Beyond these avenues, Tewodros has engaged in varied activities that have allowed him to sharpen his legal knowledge and skills. Some instances include; producing research on the prevention and combatting of Serious and Organized Crimes in the Horn of Africa Region as well as on a human rights-based approach for investigating and Prosecution of Serious and Organized Crimes, travelling to different parts of the globe to attend various workshops, training, and summits (notably on topics such as combatting growing extremism and fundamentalism in the horn of Africa). Such kinds of activities have allowed him to gain a unique perspective on the matters in which he specializes. Tewodros is also currently the authorized representative of the prestigious engineering firm OrionAST. He is the Program Manager responsible for the successful contractual and programmatic execution of the OrionAST Africa Mining and Geological Survey programs within Ethiopia.

Tewodros’ career is a testament to his versatility and dexterity as he has continued to rise through the ranks while maximizing each opportunity which has inevitably led him to his current position as the Managing Partner of a law firm in Ethiopia. He will continue to utilize all his gained skills and knowledge to propel the firm to the heights it is envisioned to reach.

Professional Associations and Memberships

• Ethiopian Bar Association

Education

• Bahir Dar University, School of Law, (LL.B, honors) (July 2008).

Languages

• English
• Afaan Oromo
• Amharic