is an internationally recognized legal expert at Vidya Insight, where she leads the company’s strategy and implementation of high-level alternative dispute resolution (ADR) mechanisms across institutional, commercial, and cross-border contexts. With over sixteen years of legal experience, she brings unmatched authority in arbitration, mediation, and international legal consultancy.

Dr. Hammoud is the founder of the Diaa Hammoud Law Office in Beirut, a practice known for handling complex litigation, international arbitration, mergers and acquisitions, and regulatory compliance. Her legal leadership is grounded in a robust academic background, including a PhD in International Criminal Law, and multiple master’s degrees in International Law, Business Law, and Legal and Diplomatic Careers. She also holds specialized diplomas in Geopolitics, Oil and Gas Law, and Contract Drafting.

In her role at Vidya Insight, Dr. Hammoud supervises all arbitration-related services, from procedural design and case strategy to hearings and post-award enforcement. She develops bespoke ADR frameworks and conducts training workshops for legal professionals, ensuring ethical and efficient dispute resolution tailored to the geopolitical and legal realities of each case.

Dr. Hammoud is also a multilingual academic and published author, with research focusing on war crimes, international tribunals, and legal reforms in conflict zones. Fluent in Arabic, English, French, and German, she bridges legal scholarship with practical expertise to deliver sophisticated solutions in corporate governance, public-private disputes, and security-related legal challenges.

At the intersection of law, diplomacy, and strategy, Dr. Hammoud’s leadership strengthens Vidya Insight’s mission to offer forward-thinking, conflict-sensitive legal and arbitration services in complex and high-stakes environments.