Ludmila Yamalova

Ludmila Yamalova is the Founder and Managing Partner of HPL Yamalova & Plewka DMCC (LYLAW), a Dubai-based general practice law firm she established in 2009. She is a U.S. qualified attorney, licensed by the State Bar of California since 2002, and has extensive legal experience both in the United States and the United Arab Emirates (U.A.E.).1 Ludmila holds a Juris Doctorate from the University of Texas, Austin, and has been practicing law for over 20 years, including significant experience in intellectual property litigation and corporate legal matters.1

In addition to her legal practice, Ludmila is known as the host and producer of "Lawgical with Ludmila Yamalova," the first legal podcast in the UAE and MENA region. The podcast is produced in-house by her team at LYLAW and provides weekly legal advice, updates, and commentary on various topics relevant to U.A.E. laws, business, and lifestyle.12 Ludmila is also recognized as an influential media personality in the U.A.E., often referred to as 'The TikTok Lawyer' due to her active social media presence.1