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Lado Javakhishvili

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Lado Javakhishvili is a general practice attorney whose professional portfolio combines diverse legal experience with Western academic education and unique expertise in justice system management.


Spanning 13 years, his career includes private legal practice, work with international organizations and business corporations, as well as mid- and senior-level managerial positions in public service. This multifaceted background allows him to accurately anticipate the opposing party's moves and offer clients a defense plan based on strategic vision rather than standard templates.

Education

  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) – State University of New York (UB), USA, 2024–2025.
  • Master of Public Administration (MPA) – Ilia State University (Georgia/Germany), 2016–2019.
  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) – Tbilisi State University (TSU), Georgia, 2014–2016.
  • Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) – Tbilisi State University (TSU), Georgia, 2010–2014.


Specialized Courses

  • Construction Law – Georgian-German Institute of Law, Georgia, 2025-2026.
  • EU Law and Economics – Riga Graduate School of Law, Latvia, 2023.
  • Public Policy and Democratization – University of Siegen, Germany, 2017.
  • Private Law Practice (Attorney) - Attorney at Law of General Specialization; Representation of individuals and legal entities in Civil, Administrative, and Criminal law cases (2022–Present).
  • International/National Consultant and Legal Expert - Public Defender's Office, Council of Europe (CoE), United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF), Penal Reform International (PRI), World Vision International, PH International, and others; (2021–2024).
  • National Agency for Probation and Non-custodial Sentences Enforcement (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) - Deputy Director; (2020–2021).
  • Center for Crime Prevention (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) - Director; (2018–2021).
  • Center for Crime Prevention (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) - Head of Division; (2017–2018).
  • Training Center of Justice of Georgia (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) - Invited Trainer; (2014-2021).
  • Tbilisi State University - Invited Lecturer (Head of Crime Prevention Practical Clinic); (2014–2019).
  • Center for Crime Prevention (Ministry of Justice of Georgia) - Program Manager; (2014–2017).
  • Ministry of Justice of Georgia, Analytical Department - Case Law Researcher; (2012–2013).

Academic Activities

Lado’s long-standing professional activity is closely linked to legal research and editorial work. He has authored or participated in the preparation of numerous studies, legislative recommendations, guidance documents, articles, and training materials.


Scholarships and Awards

Throughout his academic and professional career, Lado has received numerous scholarships, research grants, and awards, including study and research scholarships from the US Government and the European Union, Fulbright and Erasmus scholarships, a special award from the EU and the Ministry of Justice for his contribution to Juvenile Justice, and others.

Professional Memberships

  • Georgian Bar Association (GBA) – Member, General Specialization.
  • American Bar Association (ABA) – Member.
  • European Forum for Restorative Justice – Member.


Languages

  • Georgian – Native.
  • English – C1 (Fluent).
  • Russian – B2 (Professional).

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