Patton, Moreno & Asvat
Lawyers
Ebrahim Asvat
- Phone+507 306-9600
- Email[email protected]
- Social
- Profilewww.pmalawyers.com
Position
Founding and managing partner of Patton, Moreno & Asvat.
Career
Mr. Asvat was Professor of Private International Law at Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua from 1980 -1993, he was also Legal Advisor of the Indian Society of Panama and President of the Islamic Foundation for Social Assistance in 1987. He served as Legal Counselor to the Vice-President of the Republic of Panama and Chief of the Panamanian Police Force from 1989 to 1991. He was President of Geo-Media, S.A., parent company of El Siglo and La Estrella de Panama, daily newspapers in Panama, from 2001 to 2011. Also, he was Secretary of Goals from 2004-2005 during the government of former President of Panama, Martin Torrijos.
Languages
Spanish and English
Memberships
Panama Bar Association
Panama Maritime Law Association (President 1983-1985)
Latin American Institute for Advanced Studies (founding member)
Central British Chamber of Commerce (Director as of 1998 until dissolution)
Latin American Business Council (CEAL)
International Lawyers Association of Panama
Education
He obtained his Bachelor in Law and Political Science, Summa Cum Laude from Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua, plus a Magistri in Legibus at Harvard University, Faculty of Law.