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Ludmila Yamalova, a US-qualified Dubai-based lawyer.

Ludmila Yamalova is an American lawyer, businesswoman, and legal commentator based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. She is the Founder and Managing Partner of HPL Yamalova & Plewka DMCC, a general practice law firm established in 2009. A U.S.-qualified attorney licensed by the State Bar of California, she also serves as a UAE legal consultant accredited by Dubai's Legal Affairs Department. Her work has been featured in various regional and international media outlets, highlighting the UAE's legal framework.

Early Life and Education

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Ludmila Yamalova was born on February 4, 1975, in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, then part of the Soviet Union. In the early 1990s, she immigrated to the United States with her family. She attended Oregon State University before transferring to Reed College, where she graduated in 1996 with a bachelor’s degree in political philosophy. During her undergraduate studies, she participated in summer programs at Harvard University and Université Laval in Quebec.

Yamalova later earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law in 2002. She also studied European Union law at Paris Nanterre University, where she obtained a master’s degree in law.

Career

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Ludmila began her career as a business analyst at Strategic Decisions Group in Menlo Park, California, and later worked for Business for Social Responsibility, a corporate social responsibility consultancy. After completing her law degree, she joined DLA Piper in 2002, where she specialized in intellectual property litigation and bankruptcy cases. Subsequently, she became Associate General Counsel at Finisar Corporation, a NASDAQ-listed technology company in Silicon Valley.

In 2008, Yamalova moved to Dubai and founded HPL Yamalova & Plewka DMCC the following year. The firm handles a range of legal matters, including corporate law, real estate disputes, employment law, family law, and wills drafting. The firm’s clients include individuals, startups, and multinational corporations. She has been featured in global and regional publications for her legal insights.

Yamalova shares legal information through her TikTok account, where she has garnered over 200,000 followers. Her videos have addressed topics such as UAE labor law and public displays of affection regulations, with coverage from outlets like Lovin Dubai[1]. In 2021, Cosmopolitan Middle East included her in its list of "8 TikTokers That Will Help Advance Your Career".[2]

Media Contributions and Public Engagements

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Yamalova has been a regular contributor to regional media, offering commentary on legal issues. In 2018, she launched the Lawgical with Ludmila podcast, of the first legal podcasts in the MENA region. The podcast covers topics such as labor law, inheritance, and real estate regulations.

Her insights have also been featured in publications such as The New York Times,[3][4] Financial Times,[5][6] Khaleej Times,[7] Bloomberg,[8][9] Arabian Business,[10] Gulf News,[11][12] and The National[13][14] where she has addressed topics such as corporate law and regulatory changes in the UAE. Ludmila has been a regular guest on radio programs such as Afternoons with Helen Farmer[15] and The Agenda[16]on Dubai Eye 103.8.

Industry Recognitions

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Ludmila was named one of the "Top 100 Expat Business Leaders in the UAE"[17] by Finance World Magazine in 2024. She has participated in conferences and workshops organized by institutions such as the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre and the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Foundation,[18] focusing on legal and business topics.

Personal Life

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Ludmila Yamalova is fluent in Russian, Ukrainian, English, and conversational French. She is married to Glen Davis and has two children, a son named Leopold and a daughter named Cleopatra. Yamalova divides her time between Dubai and Oregon.

References

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  1. ^ "Is PDA In The UAE Allowed? A Lawyer On TikTok Explains In A Viral Video". Lovin Dubai. 2021-02-19.
  2. ^ 8 TikTokers that will help you advance your career. Cosmopolitan Middle East. 2021-06-11.
  3. ^ Luxury and Stunning Views in a 'Distressed' Dubai Tower. The New York Times. 2012-02-06.
  4. ^ Real Estate Collapse Spells Havoc in Dubai. The New York Times. 2010-10-06.
  5. ^ Destination Dubai. Financial Times. 2011-09-20.
  6. ^ Emirates builder files for bankruptcy. Financial Times. 2010-11-23.
  7. ^ Covid-19: Can UAE employers force staff to take the vaccine?. Khaleej Times. 2021-01-15.
  8. ^ Dubai Property Prices May Slide for Another Two Years. Bloomberg. 2010-12-15.
  9. ^ Dubai's 56% Property Surge Collides with Ghosts of 2009 Crash. Bloomberg. 2022-01-06.
  10. ^ Academy to focus on employment. Arabian Business. 2014-09-17.
  11. ^ UAE introduces new Domestic Violence Law: Stronger protections for victims, tougher penalties for abusers. Gulf News. 2024-10-10.
  12. ^ New UAE Cybercrimes law: Do you know what can land you in trouble?. Gulf News. 2022-05-11.
  13. ^ What to do if your bank blocks end-of-service gratuity owing to an unlisted employer. The National. 2024-10-10.
  14. ^ Changes to eviction notices put Dubai tenants on alert. The National. 2024-02-02.
  15. ^ Legal Clinic. Afternoons with Helen Farmer. 2019-03-03.
  16. ^ Legalities of Giving in Ramadan. The Agenda. 2023-03-20.
  17. ^ "Top 100 Expat Business Leaders in the UAE 2024". Finance World. 2024-12-21.
  18. ^ Second day of Knowledge Summit tackles development of knowledge economy, balance in times of crisis, and fight against global poverty. Zawya. 2022-03-18.
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