Dr. Al-Mawla appointed Director of the Legal Clinic at the University of Bahrain

Assistant Professor of Private Law, Dr. Hanan Mohamed Al-Mawla, has recently been appointed Director of the Legal Clinic at the College of Law.

Dr. Al-Mawla holds a PhD in intellectual property from Queen Mary University, UK, in 2013, a Master’s degree from Manchester University in 2008 and a BA from the University of Bahrain in 2006.

Dr. Al-Mawla joined the academic faculty at the College of Law in 2006 as a research and teaching assistant. She has contributed to many committees in the College of Law, including disciplinary violations, academic counseling and curricula.

Dr. Al-Mawla has done several researches and studies published in specialized journals, such as a study under the provisions of Bahraini law entitled “Does Copyright Perform the Same Function in Attributing the Work to the Author as Does the Trademark?” And “Parody in the Copyright Laws of the GCC Countries”. Dr. Al-Mawla is also preparing to participate in a paper entitled “Intellectual Property Rights Insurance: A Possible Solution to the Problems of Investors in the GCC Countries” at the conference to be held at the American University in the United Arab Emirates in November 2017.

The Legal Clinic Director is also active in community service by participating in activities to serve children with special needs.