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Dr. Shadi A. Alshdaifat
Associate Professor of Public International Law
United Arab Emirates / University of Sharjah
7713 Cypress Club Dr
Fort Worth, TX 76137
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(UAE): 971562054841
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EDUCATION
Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA.
Higher Diploma in Law and Technology. 2019.
Golden Gate University School of Law San Francisco – California, USA.
Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) – International Law- May, 2012.
Dissertation: International Law and the Use of Force against Terrorism.
Dissertation Committee: Chris Okeke (Supervisor), Benedetta Faedi Duramy, Hamed Adib
Natanzi.
Relevant Coursework: International Legal Studies, Comparative Legal Systems,
International Investment Law, Directed Studies, Human Rights Seminar, Public
International Law.
Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law Dallas- Texas, USA.
Master of Laws in Comparative and International Law (LLM) May, 2009.
Thesis: Citizenship Laws in the Middle East a Comparative Study.
Supervisor: Rose Cuison Villazor.
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Relevant Coursework: International Business Transactions, Oil and Gas Law, Oil and
Gas Contracts, Immigration Law, Texas Civil Procedures, Business Enterprise,
Citizenship Research’s and Prospective of American legal system.
Mu’tah University Faculty of Law Alkarak- Jordan
Bachelor of Laws (LLB) June, 2001.
Wrote Articles on the International organization in the monthly report of the
University of Mu’tah and the Jordanian Newspapers1999-2001.
Active Member of the Young Parliaments as a President of the Foreign Affairs.
Silver Medal for Youth and leadership from Prince Hasan of Jordan for voluntarily
work “between” 1993-1997.
Arabic Articles about the Asian house Maids in Jordan/ Egyptians, Syrians and Iraqis
workers (Humanity, subject for domestic violence, torture, rape, access to medical
care, marriage, communications, travel and citizens rights).
The Gold Medal for Short Story Ministry of Education, Jordan.
Active Member of the Human Rights Initiative in Dallas.
Researcher in the field of International Law, Human Rights, Citizenship law in The
Middle East.
Member of the International Law Association.
Member of the Muslim Law Students Association.
ATTORNEY AT LAW
Practicing Certificate by the Jordanian Bar Association 2015.
EXPERIENCE
Yarmouk and Al al-Bayt University – Faculty of Law, Jordan. 2009
Member of Research and Teaching.
Golden Gate University School of law, San Francisco, 2010.
Member of Research and Teaching.
SULTAN SHWAQFA LAW OFFICE Al-Mafraq, Jordan
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Attorney in Training 2001-2002.
Assistant with Criminal and Family Law cases.
Prepared motions, pleadings and correspondence.
General office duties including client care and filing.
Attended International Law Lectures in the University of Al al-Bayt.
LAW OFFICE OF STEPHANIE GONZALES Grapevine, Texas
Paralegal 2005- 2006.
Drafted all documents, pleadings, agreements, correspondence, and discoveries.
Assisted with accounting matters.
Structured and organized office, maintained client files and filing system.
Prepared Attorney for court each day.
Translation when needed.
LAW OFFICE OF TIFFANY MIR Bedford, Texas
Paralegal 2006 –2008.
Direct and coordinate office activities.
Correspond with clients, courts and other attorneys.
Supervise legal assistants.
Translation (Court Hearings, Documents, Contracts, Passport, Birth Certificates and
Marriage Certificates).
Family Law (Prepare legal Documents, including petitions, motions, Final decrees,
pleadings).
File documents with the court.
Meet with clients from different countries as requested by them.
Immigration Law (prepare documentation for immigrant and non immigrant visas.
Prepare Labor Certification Application, PERM applications, H1B applications, Dora
applications, and Employment Authorization Documents.
Legal research for asylum trails.
Translation with the Immigration court for Arab refugees.
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Criminal/business Law/Wills & Probate.
Manage class C Misdemeanor dockets for multiple cities and counties.
Correspond with clients regarding citations.
Draft bonds, motions, and letters of representations.
Draft simple wills.
Assist attorney in drafting Buy Sell agreements and leases.
Review contracts.
MITCHELL & MIR LAW FIRM
Legal Adviser2008-2009
Practicing Immigration, Bankruptcy and Personal Injuries.
EWAN LAW FIRM – AMMAN – JORDAN
Legal Adviser and Attorney 2014 –2016.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT CONSULTANCY & DEV CENTER
ABU DHABI – UAE
Legal Advisor’s Trainer2012. (Visiting Expert).
ISRA UNIVERSITY
Head of Public Law Department 2013-2015
Interim Dean for Law Faculty 2014 and 2015.
Assistant Professor in Public International Law 2012 - 2015
Courses Taught
Public International Law 1.
Public International Law 2.
International Organizations.
International Humanitarian Law.
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Human Rights Law.
Law in our Life.
Legal Research and Writing.
Teaching and supervising Master’s students.
MUTAH UNIVERSITY Al-karak – Jordan 2015, (Visiting Professor/ One
Semester).
Assistant Professor
Teaching Public International Law – Master Program.
UNIVERSITY OF CREATIVE SCIENCES ABU DHABI – UAE / Online Teaching
Faculty of Law and Political Science - Assistant Professor 2013-2015.
Courses Taught
Public International law in English Language.
Environmental Law.
Social Security and Employment Law.
Financial and Tax Law.
UNIVERSITY OF SHARJAH – COLLEGE OF LAW
Associate Professor 15/1/2019 – Present.
Assistant Professor 2015 – 2019.
Courses Taught
Masters Level:
Public International Law / Master Program in Air and Space Law in English.
Public International Law / Master Program in Public Law in English.
Bachelors Level:
International Organizations.
Public International Law.
Legal & Sharia Studies.
Comparative Public International Law & Islamic Jurisprudence.
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Legal Studies in English.
Legal Skills in English.
Human Rights.
Legal Research Methods.
Conferences, Seminars and Workshops in the University of Sharjah
1. Seminar on Blackboard and Educational Technology - 9/2015 University of Sharjah.
(Attendant).
2. Seminar on Blackboard and Educational Technology – 9/2016 University of Sharjah.
(Attendant).
3. Workshop by Institute of Training and Judicial Studies on arbitration 08/10/2015
University of Sharjah.
4. Workshop by Institute of Training and Judicial Studies on the judiciary Power Authority
in the UAE 10/12/2015. (Attendant).
5. Workshop by Institute of Training and Judicial Studies on Practicing Law in the UAE
10/22/2015.
6. Educational Planning and Course Design 2 -3/ 11/2015. Institute of Leadership in
Higher Education at the University of Sharjah. (Attendant).
7. Conference of the College of Law of at the University of Sharjah "Contemporary Legal
Issues" in 11/26/2015, Introducing the paper titled: “A Visible Theme in The History of
International Law: International or Global?” (Participant).
8. Seminar for the College of Law on the research project titled “The Use of Military Force
in International Law –Diplomacy Approach” (Participant).
9. Seminar about the Compliance Office at the University of Sharjah. (Attendant).
10. Training Workshops on HR Self-Service: online CV & Credentials update,
Information Technology Center at the University of Sharjah. January 2016. (Attendant).
11. A seminar about ADGM Courts, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) By the Right
Honorable Lord David Hope of Craighead. February 2016. (Attendant).
12. The 8th UOS Open Day for School Students – 3/1/2016. (Attendant).
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13. ICAO / UNOOSA Symposium on Emerging Space Activity and Civil Aviation – Abu
Dhabi - Challenges and Opportunity, 15-17/3/2016. (Attendant).
14. A workshop by Prof. David Gantz Titled: TTIP, TPP and the Post-Doha WTO: Toward
a New World Trade Order 4/4/2016. (Attendant).
15. A workshop by Prof. David Gantz Titled: Issues Related to the Resolution of Investor-
State Disputes 5/4/2016. (Attendant).
16. A workshop by Prof. David Gantz Titled: The WTO’S Dispute Understanding:
Achievements and Challenges, 6/4/2016. (Attendant).
17. Seminar on Participatory Rights in International Environmental Law with Professor
Joy Ngozi Ezeilo, United Nations Special Rapporteur on Trafficking in Persons,
especially women and children. American University in the Emirates. 2019.
18. Judge in the 3rd AUE Student Research Competition, American University in the
Emirates, 2019.
Administrative work (Committees)
1. The Equations Committee 2015-2016.
2. The Examination Committee 2015-2016.
3. The Examination Committee 2016-2017.
4. The Social Committee 2016-2017.
5. The Committee of Strategic Plan and International Agreements 2016-2017.
6. The Yearly Report Committee 2016-2017.
7. The Higher Organizing Committee at the University of Sharjah for the World
Conference on “a Better Life” Future Leaders 21-25 / 2016.
8. The developing of the College of Law website in English Committee 2015-2016.
9. The translation of the University By-Laws, Biographies, and the initial accreditation
for the LLM Program in Air and Space Law 2015-2016.
10. A 3 hours Lecture in English for the students of the University of Sharjah By-Laws.
11. Committee of the Master Program in Space Law.
12. The Translation of the Faculty Members Profiles in the Public Law Department,
College of law, University of Sharjah.
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CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIUMS AND WORKSHOPS
The 23rd Annual Fulbright Symposium on International Legal Problems: International
Law in a Multi polar World, Golden Gate University School of Law, 2013. (Attendant).
The 22nd Annual Fulbright Symposium on International Legal Problems: Confronting
Complexity in International Law, Golden Gate University School of Law, 2012. (Attendant).
The 21st Annual Fulbright Symposium on International Legal Problems: Harmony and
Dissonance in International Law, Golden Gate University School of Law, 2011. (Attendant).
The 20th Annual Fulbright Symposium on International Legal Problems: International
Law in a Time of Change,” Golden Gate University School of Law, 2010. (Attendant).
Series of Symposiums in The law Code of Ethics, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates,
Capital Management Consultancy & Dev Center, 2012. Presenter.
Human Rights Curriculum for Law Faculties Symposium, American Bar Association –
Rule of Law initiative, Amman, Jordan 2013. Presenter.
Jerusalem and the Israeli Aggressions from the Perspective of International Law
Symposium, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan 2013.
International Conference on Global Legal Education Approaches: Experiences for Palestine,
Hebron University, West Bank, Palestine 2013. Participant.
The Principles of Human Rights and the Reality of Human Rights in Jordan, Isra University,
Amman, Jordan, 2013. Participant.
Legal Clinic Workshop, American Bar Association – Rule of Law initiative, Amman,
Jordan 2013. Participant.
Promoting Effective Refugee Law Education, Budapest, Hungary 2013. Participant.
Global Alliance for Justice Education (GAJE) 7th Worldwide Conference “Advancing Justice
Education through Global Commitments and Connections” Delhi, India 2013. Participant.
World Conference on “Solutions for a Better Life” Future Leaders, University of Sharjah from
21 to 25 of February 2016. Participant.
Symposium of the University of Sharjah – Faculty of law, paper titled: Slouching Towards the
Right to Equality – Exclusion vs. Assimilation. Participant.
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Conference on "Contemporary Issues" February 22-23, 2016, University of Sharjah, College of
Law, paper titled: A Visible Theme in the History of International Law: International or Global.
Participant.
International Conference on "Contemporary Issues in Air & Space Laws" February 22-23, 2017
University of Sharjah, College of Law, paper titled: Conflicts in Space and the Rule of
International Law: Beyond Intractability. Participant.
Airline Regulatory and Antitrust Conference, Warsaw, Poland, 20 October 2017, paper titled:
The Need for Regional Liberalisation: The Issue of Damascus Agreement of 2004. Participant.
Kuwait International Law School The 5th International Annual Conference entitled:
“Contemporary Challenges to Legal Guarantees in a Changing World”
On 9 – 10 May 2018, paper titled: The Unmapped Road of the Security Council Exaggeration
vs. Factuality. Participant.
Guest Speaker, Seminar on Participatory Rights in International Environmental Law,
with the former International Court of Justice Judge Koroma, Professor Jonas Ebbesson,
Professor Said Mahmodi and Professor Joy Ngozi Ezeilo in the American University in
the Emirates. April, 2019.
SCHOLARLY WORK
BOOKS in English
1- Introduction to Public International Law, Sharjah – UAE (2016).
2- The Collection Guide to Professional Legal Skills, Amman – Jordan (2016).
3- International Law and the Use of Force Against Terrorism (Newcastle upon Tyne, UK:
Cambridge Scholars Publishing, 2017.
4- Legal Studies in English, Sharjah – University of Sharjah, UAE (2019).
BOOKS in Arabic
1- Child Rights and Family Relations, Dar Wael for Printing and Publishing, Amman –
Jordan (2017).
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RESEARCH PAPERS
1- Teaching Legal Ethics to Legal Advisors. Global Legal Education Approaches: Special
Reference to the Middle East,’ Cambridge Scholars Publishing, Lady Stephenson
Library, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE 62PA UK. 2016. (Chapter in a Book Experimental
Legal Education in a Globalized World: The Middle East and Beyond), 2016, 472-
480.
2- Facing Barriers of Foreign Direct Investments in Jordan. University of Aden Law
Journal, Vol, 21, 2013.
3- Terrorism: History Context. Journal of Law and Political Sciences, Vol, 7, Issue (1),
2014, PP. 1-29.
4- The Establishment and Integration of the Principal of Equality in International
Conventions. Journal of Legal Sciences, Vol 29, Issue 2, PP. 88-140, Faculty of Law,
Baghdad University, 2014.
5- Review of Human Rights under the Jordanian Constitution, 29 J.L. Pol'y &
Globalization 30 (2014) PP.23-29. Canada.
6- Secularism, Religious, And The Struggle For Power: What Can Hamās And Fatah Do?
European Journal of Social Sciences, Vol 50 (1), 2015. PP.31-54.
7- The Role of Human Rights through the Stage Inference in Ensuring the Authoritative
Testimony before the Law Enforcement Officers, Jordan Journal of Law and Political
Science, Mutah University, Vol. 7, (4), pp. 53-92 (2015).
8- The Re-Birth of Islamic Caliphate against Jordan: Present and Putative Policy, Dirasat:
Shar'ia & Law Sciences. Vol. 43(1), PP. 593-610 (2016).
9- The Clash between the Personal Inviolability of the Diplomatic Envoy and the Criminal
Immunity, Ain Shams Law Journal. Issue: 2, (60th year) July, 2018.
10- The Legal Considerations on the Status of Jerusalem in International Law: Past and
Present Chaos. DIRASAT: Sharia & Law Sciences, University of Jordan. Vol. 44 (1),
pp. 43-55. (2017) (In Arabic).
11- The Immunity of the Diplomatic Envoy: Prosecuting or Impunity? University of
Sharjah, Journal of Sharia and Law Sciences, Vol. 14 (1) 2017.
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12- Syrians Displaced by Civil Conflict: What are the Implications from International Law?
Connecticut Journal of International Law, USA. “The leading Article”, Vol. 31, (2),
pp. 141-161 (2016).
13- Mandatory of Legal Ethics to Legal Adviser: Organized Rules and Values, Institute of
Training & Judicial Studies, Judicial Studies Journal, Sharjah, Issue 17, PP 149-182
(2016).
14- The Position of International Law from the Israeli Settlements on the Palestinian
Territories, Jordan Journal of Law and Political Science, Vol. 9, Issue. 1 Mutah
University, (2017).
15- The Second Decade of Evolution in the International Law and Weapons of Mass
Destruction: UN Security Resolution 1540 At a Glance, 2016, British Journal of
Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol 16 (2), PP. 32 – 48 (2017).
16- A Visible Theme in the History of International Law: International or Global? Int. J.
Public Law and Policy, Vol. 6, No (1), 2017.
17- “Strategic Chaos”: The Role of International Law, SJHSS, Vol. 2, Issue.7, 2017.
18- Regulating the Military Action in International Law: A Diplomatic Solution Approach
- The Iraqi War, SJHSS, Vol. 2, Issue. 11, 2017.
19- Conflicts in Space and the Rule of International Law: Beyond Intractability, Judicial
Science Journal, Sharjah Police Academy, Volume 9, Issue 2, 2018.
20- Deal or no Deal: Reflections on the Paris Agreement on Climate Change, SJLS: Vol.
3, Issue. 2, 2018.
21- The Unmapped Road of the Security Council: Exaggeration vs. Factuality, Kuwait
International Law School Journal, Volume 3, Issue 1, 2018.
22- The Need for Regional Liberalisation: The Issue of Damascus Agreement of 2004. In:
Harmonising Regulatory and Antitrust Regimes for International Air Transport, 1st ed.
Oxford: Routledge, Taylor & Francis, 2018.
23- The Rebellious Scholar: In Honour of Professor Mahmoud Cherif Bassiouni,
Indonesian Journal of International and Comparative Law, Volume 5, Issue 2, pp. 281-
302, 2018 (Feature).
24- The Rebellious Scholar: In Honour of Professor Mahmoud Cherif Bassiouni, 2018,
University of Sharjah, Journal of Law Sciences, (Obituary and Commentary of
MCB).
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25- The UAE’s Foreign Policy Toward India, The IUP Journal of International Relations,
Vol. XII, No. 4, 2018.
26- Idealism and Realism in International Relations: A Dichotomy of Failure, Journal of
Law, University of Bahrain, 2019.
27- Who Owns What in Outer Space? Dilemmas Regarding the Common Heritage of
Mankind, Pécs Journal of International and European Law, Vol II, 2019.
28- Denial and Rejection: International Law and Trump’s Foreign Policy Agenda, Law
Science Journal, University of Sharjah, 2019.
29- International Terrorism and Human Rights: A Short Arab Perspective, International
Journal of Law, Crime and Justice, Volume 2: Issue 3, 2019.
30- Illegitimacy and Illegality in International Law, Gonz. J. Int’l L. Vol. 22, Issue 1
(2019).
31- Nationality Laws in Selected Middle East Countries: An Analytical Review,
International Journal of Legal Developments and Allied Issues, Law Bridge, Vol. 5,
Issue. 5, (2019).
32- The Legal Notion of the Indicative List of Unfair Terms Provided in the European
Directive (93/13) of Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts, East African Scholars
Multidisciplinary Bulletin, EAS Publisher, Vol. 8, Issue. 2 (2019).
Editorial Board Membership:
1- History Research Journal, Science Publishing Group, New York, USA.
2- Journal of Law & Political Science, University of Abbes Laghrour, Algeria.
3- Social and Human sciences Review, Algerian Scientific Journal Platform, Algeria.
4- Journal of Judicial Ijtihad, Algerian Scientific Journal Platform, Algeria.
5- Journal of Rights and Freedoms, Algerian Scientific Journal Platform, Algeria.
6- Journal of Religious Anthropologies, Algerian Scientific Journal Platform, Algeria.
Reviewer in the following Journals:
1- The International Journal of Human Rights, Taylor & Francis, Routledge, London: UK.
2- Cogent Education, Taylor & Francis, Routledge, London: UK.
3- International Journal of Public Law and Policy, Inderscience, Geneva – Switzerland.
4- Global Governance: A Review of Multilateralism and International Organizations, Brill,
USA.
5- Journal of Law & Political Sciences (Algeria).
6- Journal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues (London, UK).
7- Journal of Social Sciences (UK).
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8- University of Sharjah Journal of Law Sciences, Sharjah, UAE.
9- Jordan Journal of Law and Political Science, University of Mu'tah – Jordan.
10- International Journal of Political Science and Development, Research Journals
Publishers, Nigeria.
11- Journal of Elbahith for Academic Studies, College of law and Political Sciences,
University of Batna 1, Algeria.
12- Journal of Social Science Development, Ziane Achour University of Djelfa, Algeria.
Extracurricular Activities:
Moot Courts/ Mock Trials:
1- Judge in the Fifth Arab Moot Court Competition in Lebanese University (Lebanon),
4/2019.
2- Judge in the Third American University in the Emirates Student Research
Competition, 3/2019.
3- The College of Law/ University of Sharjah Annual Moot Court Competition (UAE),
11/2017.
4- The EMAC Regional Moot Court at Middlesex University/ Dubai (UAE), 11/2017.
5- The College of Law/ University of Sharjah Annual Moot Court Competition (UAE),
3/2018.
6- Ninth International Air Law Moot Court (Seoul, South Korea), 4/2018.
7- Fifth Arab Moot Court Competition in Kuwait International Law School (Kuwait),
4/2018.
Teaching in the Professional Diploma Programs (University of Sharjah)
1- Environmental Legislations Program, Center for Continuing Education and
Professional Development, University of Sharjah, March/2019.
2- Environmental Inspection Program, Center for Continuing Education and Professional
Development, University of Sharjah, April/ 2019.
Doctoral Dissertation Defense Committee
1- The Legal Dimension of International Terrorism in Light of the Contemporary
Development, University of Sharjah, 2019.
2- Prevention of Corruption in the light of International Convention and National
Legislation – United Arab Emirates Model, University of Sharjah, 2019.
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Supervised Master’s Thesis
1- The Prohibition of Torture in International Law, 2014 (Mu’tah University).
2- The Principle of Precaution in International Environmental Law, 2014 (Middle East
University).
3- Legal Basis to Extend the Continental Shelf of Oman, 2014 (Isra University).
4- International Standards Governing Non-Profit Associations and its Extent in the
Jordanian Legislation, 2013 (Isra University).
5- Judicial Immunity for Diplomatic Envoy, 2015 (Isra University).
6- Rights of Refugee Women under International Law, 2015 (al-Albayt University).
7- The International Protection of the Cultural Property During Armed Conflicts, Oman,
2015 (Sultan Qaboos University).
8- Special Criminal Intent in Genocide Crimes, 2016 (University of Sharjah), Noura
Aljabiri.
9- Victims of Non- International Armed Conflicts in International Humanitarian Law
(University of Sharjah, 2016).
10- The Legal Status of the Islands in International Law (University of Sharjah).
11- The Legal Status of Peacekeeping Forces in Lights of Contemporary International
Development (University of Sharjah).
12- The Legitimacy of the Use of Force in International Law, 2016 (University of Sharjah).
13- The Transboundary Groundwater within the Framework of International Law, 2016
(University of Sharjah).
14- The Legal Structure of the Terrorist Crime, 2017 (University of Sharjah).
15- The Legal Status of Private Armies and Security Companies under International
Humanitarian Law, 2017 (University of Sharjah).
Organizations and Memberships:
1- American Society of International Law, USA.
2- The Global Organization of Diplomacy for Human Rights and International Peace.
3- UND of Human Rights and International Cooperation.
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Newspapers Articles:
1- The Role of Psychological Effects on Lawyers to Serve Justice. Sharjah24 Newspaper,
7/11/2016.
2- Islamophobia, Taqreeb News Agency, 10/12/2010.
3- Islam and the West, A Conflict or A Civilized Dialogue? Saraya News, 10/9/2011.
4- Between Barack Obama and Marwan Bin Mohammad, Ana Jordan News Agency,
9/9/2011.
5- The Jordanian Identity, Ana Jordan News Agency, 11/12/2011.
6- Religion between Conflict and Ignorance, Saraya News Agency, 1/2/2012.
7- Note on the Conflict of Civilization: Huntington vs. Fukuyama, Sharjah24 Newspaper,
14/11/2016.
8- The Fall of the Book 'Decision Points', Sharjah24 Newspaper, 20/11/2016.
TV SHOWS:
1- TEDx Speaker in Amman – Jordan: Tedx - Dabouq – Have Heart.
2- Sharjah TV, The Role of the UAE in International Affairs, 2016.
3- Jordan TV, New Day Program – Equality and non-Discrimination, 2013.
SKILLS
International Computer Driving License ICDL Courses Certificate, Jordan 2015.
General knowledge of legal procedures as they relate to criminal law, family law,
contracts, and immigration.
General knowledge of American Embassies procedures, USCIS, DHS, NVC.
Detail oriented, adherence to deadlines and budgets.
Exceptional display of leadership, motivation and ability to work with a team.
Extensive knowledge of Word and ProDocs.
Excellent time management, prioritization, and multiple task coordination.
Able to analyze complex, detailed material and solve problems.
Organizer of seventeen countries presentations at the Law School.
Holding Lectures at the Law School in different fields specifically Islamic Finance, Oil
and Gas Law, International Transactions and International business and finance.
LANGUAGES
English: Fluent (Speaking, Reading, Writing).
Arabic: Native Language.
Spanish: Conversational Level.
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ADDITONAL INFORMATION
Interested in Political Science, International Relations, and International Politics.
Translator.
Prepared and presented Lectures in Mu’tah University, Southern Methodist University,
Golden Gate University and Texas Women University in several law subjects such as
Public International Law, Oil and Gas, Presentations about The Hashemite Kingdom of
Jordan, Honor Killing in Jordan, Islamic Law, and International Foreign Investments in
Jordan.
Dr. Shadi A. Alshdaifat earned a Bachelor’s degree in law (LLB) from Mu’tah University,
Jordan in 2001. He also holds a master’s degree in International and Comparative Law
(LLM) from Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University (SMU), Dallas,
Texas in 2009. He also holds Science Juridical Doctorate (S.J.D.) from Golden Gate
University School of Law (GGU) San Francisco, California in 2012. Currently, Dr.
Alshdaifat is an Associate Professor of Public International Law in the University of
Sharjah, College of Law, He teaches Public International Law, International Organizations,
Human Rights, Legal Studies in English, and Legal Skills in English. Dr. Alshdaifat
professional experience is diverse. He worked at Isra University for three years and acted
as the Interim Dean of the Faculty of Law and Head of the Public Law Department for
several times. He worked as a senior legal adviser for the Saudi Telecom Company (STC)
in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia; taught and delivered classes for several different law schools in
the U.S. and Jordan; and, he helped Iraqi and Sudanese refugees in his work for the Law
Firm of Mitchell & Mir and the Human Rights Initiative (HRI) in Dallas, Texas.
