Osama A.

Osama A. is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in various high-profile roles. Currently serving as a Partner at Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP since November 2014, Osama A. previously held the position of Chief Legal Officer for FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 from September 2017 to December 2023. Prior to that, Osama A. was a Partner at Bird & Bird (June 2012 - November 2014) and served as Chief Legal Counsel at Al Jazeera Media Network (August 2009 - June 2012). Osama A. also contributed as Head of Legal & Business Affairs at Arab Media Group (2005 - 2009) and started a legal career as an Associate Lawyer at MBC (Middle East Broadcasting Centre) from 2002 to 2005. Academic qualifications include a Master of Laws (LLM) in Intellectual Property Law from the University of Oxford, a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from the University of Kent, and a Bachelor of Commerce in International Business from Concordia University.