Amal Clooney

Amal Clooney, born Amal Alamuddin in Lebanon is an Lebanese and British barrister who has been an advocate for human rights for long. She is a graduate of Oxford University School of Law and New York University School of Law. Her lengthy professional career has received international praise for her achievements in international law and in the realm in human rights. One of her top clients is various nation states including Armenia and its efforts for recognition by the Turkish Government acknowledge the Armenian Genocide. Amal Clooney got married to American actor George Clooney and became a well-known name in pop scene in 2014. In the years prior to that however, she was a well-known, respected and loved in the legal world for consistently representing her clients effectively and with success. Her practice spans several areas that range from issues of social justice as well as human rights issues to assisting multinational companies during negotiations or legal cases involving federal regulations. As of 2015 the barrister is one type of legal representative in British courts in London's Doughty Street Chambers.