Our Team
Profiles
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Because when the matter is personal, the right legal strategy and the right person beside you can make all the difference.
Judy Abou Saleh
Founder & Managing Attorney
- Qualification
- DEA in Private Law
- Experience in
- Canon Law, Civil Divorce, Family Law, Personal Status
Judy Abou Saleh is the Founder and Managing Attorney of AS Law Firm. She holds a DEA in Private Law and has extensive professional experience in Canon Law, Civil Divorce, Family Law, and Personal Status matters.
Her practice focuses on complex matrimonial and family matters, including ecclesiastical marriage proceedings, civil divorce, separation, child custody and visitation, parental rights, family protection, inheritance, and related private law disputes.
Her experience in both Canon Law and Civil Divorce allows her to approach matrimonial and personal status matters from a comprehensive legal perspective, particularly in cases involving different jurisdictions, legal frameworks, or sensitive family circumstances.
Her practice is defined by legal precision, strategic judgment, discretion, and determined advocacy. Every case is assessed individually, taking into consideration its legal, financial, and family implications in order to develop a strategy tailored to the client’s circumstances and long-term interests.
In matters involving children, particular attention is given to their best interests, protection, and stability, while ensuring that the client’s rights are firmly and effectively represented.
Beyond the legal complexities of each case, Judy believes that effective representation begins with understanding what is truly at stake. Her clients are guided with clarity, confidentiality, and purpose throughout every stage of the legal process.
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Vanessa El Bitar
Senior Lawyer
- Practice
- Litigation, enforcement proceedings, court procedures
- Before
- The competent courts and authorities
- With the firm
- Nearly seven years
Vanessa El Bitar is a Senior Lawyer at AS Law Firm and has been an integral member of the firm’s legal team for nearly seven years. Her practice focuses on litigation, enforcement proceedings, court procedures, and the implementation of judicial decisions before the competent courts and authorities.
In this capacity, Vanessa manages the procedural progression of contentious matters from initiation through resolution and enforcement. She oversees court filings, procedural follow-up, hearings, enforcement measures, and the execution of judgments and other judicial decisions, ensuring that each matter advances efficiently and in accordance with applicable procedural requirements.
Her experience also includes coordinating the administrative and procedural aspects of complex cases, monitoring deadlines and developments before the courts, preparing and following up on enforcement actions, and facilitating the effective implementation of judicial outcomes. Through careful planning and consistent oversight, she helps ensure that each stage of a matter is handled with accuracy and diligence.
Vanessa’s practice is distinguished by her thorough understanding of court procedures, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage demanding litigation and enforcement matters with consistency and efficiency. Professional, meticulous, and dependable, she plays an important role in advancing the firm’s contentious matters and supporting the effective protection of its clients’ interests.
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Carine Youssef
Junior Lawyer
- Practice
- Legal research, case preparation, document drafting
- Before
- The competent courts and authorities
Carine Youssef is a Junior Lawyer at AS Law Firm and has been a valued member of the firm’s legal team for some time. She is known for her strong character, determination, and commitment to her work.
Carine supports the firm’s legal practice through legal research, case preparation, document drafting, and the follow-up of ongoing matters before the competent courts and authorities. She approaches each assignment with diligence, responsibility, and a willingness to develop her legal skills.
Determined and hardworking, Carine demonstrates a serious and focused approach to her responsibilities. Her strong character enables her to handle demanding tasks with perseverance and confidence while maintaining a high level of professionalism.
As a Junior Lawyer, she continues to build her experience and contribute to the firm’s work with dedication, discipline, and a clear commitment to achieving effective results for its clients.
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Sabine Zakhour
Legal & Administrative Affairs Officer
- Responsibility
- Administrative and procedural follow-up of legal documentation
- Before
- Ministries, public administrations, governmental authorities
Sabine Zakhour is responsible for the administrative and procedural follow-up of legal documentation at AS Law Firm.
Her role includes coordinating and finalizing formalities before ministries, public administrations, governmental authorities, and other relevant institutions, ensuring that required legal documents and procedures are completed accurately and efficiently.
Through her close follow-up and coordination with the firm’s legal team, Sabine contributes to the smooth handling of the administrative aspects of each matter and the timely completion of official procedures.