Dr. Henok Gabisa, Esq., is the Founder and Managing Partner of Gabisa Law Firm. Dr. Gabisa is an Oromo American public intellectual with expertise and experience across four continents—the U.S., Africa, South Asia, and Eastern Europe. His background in teaching, research, advocacy, and writing, combined with his prominent media analysis, demonstrates a legal acumen and aplomb which is required to address the needs of diverse clients facing complex legal challenges in today's American legal service industry.

He posseses several years of legal experience in teaching, research, and advocacy at prestigious Universities. Dr. Gabisa holds a Juris Doctor (JD), a Master of Laws (LL.M.), and a Doctor of Science of Law (JSD), the highest law degree, equivalent to a Ph.D., awarded by select U.S. law schools. Dr. Gabisa’s extensive academic and professional background provides him with a deep understanding of law, society, and government, ensuring that Gabisa Law Firm delivers exceptional legal representation and insightful counsel.

Besides practicing law, Attorney Henok Gabisa also holds an academic appointment as a Visiting Professor at the University System of New Hampshire’s Graduate Program in Atrocity Prevention at Keene State College. Prior to founding Gabisa Law Firm, he was a Professor of Practice at Washington and Lee University School of Law in Virginia, where he taught experiential courses on Transnational Criminal Tribunals and Anti-Corruption Law for over five years. He also led a course in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Legal Defense Counsel team, focusing on high-profile terrorism and national security cases.

Dr. Gabisa frequently presents at international conferences and institutions, contributing to discussions on Law, Justice, and Development at the World Bank and the International Legislative Reform Group. He has also presented research at prestigious institutions such as Oxford University, Columbia University, New York Law School, the London School of Economics, and the University of London's School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS). Dr. Gabisa also served as a Guest Lecturer at the University of Tirana Law School in Albania in 2016, where he delivered lectures on the contemporary evolution of international criminal law and policy, with a specific focus on International Criminal Law and the Balkans.

Attorney Gabisa's zealous advocacy on behalf of his clients is rooted in his extensive work with international advocacy organizations. His involvement has enabled him to coordinate human rights litigation efforts before quasi-judicial international tribunals, including the UN Special Procedures and the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights. In 2016, he was honored with the prestigious Volunteer Award by Minnesota-based Human Rights Advocates, alongside attorneys from Stinson and Leonard Law Firm, for his contributions to international civil rights litigation before the African Human Rights tribunal in The Gambia.

Dr. Gabisa is also a prominent media personality, frequently sought by international media outlets for his expertise on international and transnational legal topics concerning Africa and its diaspora. He has been quoted in esteemed publications such as The New York Times and Los Angeles Times, offering valuable insights and analysis on global legal issues. Additionally, he has appeared on major networks including BBC, France 24, Voice of America (VoA), Al Jazeera English, and TRT World News, among many others.

Henok’s competence and professional drive in advancing his clients' goals are reflected in his extensive legal research and publications, including contributions to U.S. and European university-based law journals, articles, commentaries, and opinion pieces. His work spans critical areas such as Rule of Law, judicial reform, International Investment Law and Human Rights, and historical injustice. Dr. Gabisa has also authored opinion pieces for esteemed publications, including The Guardian, JURIST, Justice Info Net, Addis Standard, The Jewish Press, and International Forum.

With Dr. Gabisa as your attorney, you can be assured of receiving representation from a deeply knowledgeable professional, passionately committed to leveraging the full spectrum of legal expertise. His zealous advocacy positions clients for the best possible legal outcomes, driven not only by his skillful application of the law but also by the professional influence he has built over the years. Dr. Gabisa's dedication ensures that each case is approached with strategic insight and a commitment to achieving favorable results for his clients.