Omar Wohabe

Omar Wohabe is a partner at Wohabe Law Offices LLP, a law firm based in New York City.1 Here are some key details about Omar Wohabe:

Professional Background

• He has been a partner at Wohabe Law Offices LLP since 1992, for over 30 years.3
• Prior to joining Wohabe Law Offices, he worked as an Associate at Shearman and Sterling from 1987 to 1992.3

Areas of Expertise

Omar Wohabe specializes in:

• Representing clients from the Arab Gulf region in investments related to private equity, venture capital, and real estate.1
• Handling both conventional and Islamic-compliant transactions.1
• Advising on fund formation and capital market transactions.1
• Serving as outside general counsel for clients on investment transactions, commercial assignments, litigation, regulatory and compliance matters in the US and Arab Gulf jurisdictions.1

Education

• Juris Doctorate from Cornell Law School (1985-1988)13
• BA in Political Science and Economics from Williams College (1981-1985)3

Professional Activities

• President and Board Member of the Arab Bankers Association of North America (ABANA)12
• Regularly organizes and presents at conferences on Islamic investing and topics relevant to Gulf investors13

Omar Wohabe's expertise lies in bridging legal and business interests between the United States and the Arab Gulf region, with a particular focus on investment and commercial transactions.3