Mohammad H. Al-Tarawneh

Mohammad H. Al-Tarawneh

Jordan
International Lawyer, Trainer, and Consultant for International Corporations and INGOs
Founder of Al-Tarawneh Law Firm and Blue Umbrella

Dr. Mohammad Al-Tarawneh is an international legal counsel, governance expert, and leadership practitioner whose work sits at the intersection of law, diplomacy, and foreign policies in complex and high-risk environments. With more than fifteen years of professional experience, he has advised United Nations agencies, international non-governmental organizations, multinational corporations, and governmental and semi-governmental entities across the Middle East, the Gulf region, Europe, and America.

Dr. Al-Tarawneh currently serves as Partner and Director of International Operations at 3A Law Firm and is the Founder of Al-Tarawneh International Law Firm in Jordan. Over the course of his career, he has overseen contract and dispute portfolios exceeding USD 400 million across more than fifty countries, advising institutions operating in legally fragile, politically sensitive, and rapidly evolving regulatory environments

In recognition of his impact in cross-border legal strategy and institutional governance, Dr. Al-Tarawneh was awarded the International Legal Strategist of the Year 2025/2026, an honor reflecting his leadership in managing complex, multi-jurisdictional legal portfolios and advancing governance-driven legal solutions in international and high-risk environments.

His professional expertise extends to international dispute management, multi-forum litigation strategy, enforcement of foreign judgments, and the development of preventive legal and governance frameworks aimed at strengthening institutional sustainability. Dr. Al-Tarawneh is particularly recognized for his ability to translate complex legal and regulatory challenges into practical governance solutions that support organizational decision-making, accountability, and long-term resilience.

Alongside his private-sector practice, Dr. Al-Tarawneh has held senior legal and advisory roles with major international and humanitarian organizations, including UN-affiliated entities, such as UNRWA, IOM and WFP, where he contributed to the development of governance systems, donor-compliance frameworks and partnership agreements. His work in these settings reflects a deep understanding of how law functions as a diplomatic tool—shaping trust, enabling cooperation, and managing risk in politically and socially sensitive contexts.

Beyond his legal practice, Dr. Al-Tarawneh is deeply committed to leadership development, youth empowerment, and civic capacity-building. He is the Founder of Blue Umbrella, an international nonprofit initiative focused on leadership, social entrepreneurship, human rights, and community development, with programs that have reached thousands of young leaders across refugee-hosting and underserved communities. His broader engagement includes advisory and training roles with leadership institutions and policy networks in the United States and the Middle East, reinforcing the link between legal frameworks, ethical leadership, and national and human security.

Dr. Al-Tarawneh holds a PhD in management & strategic planning - Corporate Governance and a Master’s degree in Public Law, in addition to advanced executive and professional certifications in governance, international law, and leadership from leading global institutions, including Mccain Institute for international leadership and Harvard Kennedy School.

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