🎧 The Advocate Next Door: Zahid Omarzai: Bridging Legal Worlds Between Afghanistan and the U.S.

Zahid Omarzai, Executive Director of the Afghanistan Center for Dispute Resolution, is an Afghan attorney who relocated to the U.S. in 2023 to pursue an LLM at the University of Pittsburgh School of Law. He shares his background that led him to leave Afghanistan and describes his work in enhancing Afghanistan's arbitration system. He shares his experiences competing in moot court competitions, working with various legal and consulting firms in the U.S., and his reflections on cultural differences in dispute resolution. Zahid emphasizes the importance of understanding Afghan culture and encourages listeners to learn more about Afghanistan. The discussion also touches on the significance of taking care of one's soul and the personal growth Zahid experienced through his journey.

STORY

00:00 Soundcheck

00:50 Greetings

01:41 Zahid's Journey to the US

02:05 Moot Court Competition

02:40 Legal Background and Education

03:43 Challenges and Opportunities in Afghanistan

05:55 Establishing Arbitration…