Female law firm opens in Saudi

January, 08 2014

The woman who became Saudi Arabia's first female registered lawyer in November has just opened an employment and business disputes practice in Jeddah.

Female law firm opens in Jeddah, Saudi paulrommer

Bayan Mahmoud Al-Zahran has launched a four-lawyer firm. However, women are still subject to strict rules if they appear in court. Judges are allowed to disregard all that is said by a female lawyer in front of them. Source: Financial Post