Joumana Azzam

Joumana Azzam is a trilingual Senior Counsel specializing in corporate and commercial law, regulatory compliance, and cross-border payments. With extensive experience as an Attorney at Law at Jaber Law Firm from 1994 to 2007, Joumana successfully advised government entities and private sector organizations, securing favorable outcomes in litigation and supporting the formation of numerous legal entities. From 2007 to 2012, as a Senior Associate at Al Tamimi & Company, Joumana provided counsel to multinational clients, streamlining licensing processes and ensuring regulatory compliance. Joumana spent over a decade as Regional Counsel - Director at Western Union, where they facilitated strategic partnerships and ensured compliance in high-risk jurisdictions. Currently, Joumana serves as a Legal Advisor at the Knowledge & Human Development Authority, aligning legislative frameworks with UAE laws and overseeing legal conflicts.