Rafik Ghraizi is a distinguished Lebanese lawyer, legal scholar, and socio-political activist whose career bridges high-caliber litigation, legislative reform, and human rights advocacy across Lebanon and the wider Arab region. As a founding member of Reform Organization and Managing Partner at ILAC Law Firm, he specializes in commercial, civil, real estate, criminal law, arbitration, negotiation, and mediation. His work is recognized for excellence in complex civil litigation, appeals, and corporate legal advisory.
Progressive Leadership in Legal Practice
Rafik leads operations and client strategy at ILAC Law Firm in Hazmieh, focusing on appeals and civil litigation. Previously, he served as Managing Partner at Ghraizi & Lahoud Law Firm and Owner of Ghraizi Law Office in Beirut, where he handled high-stakes cases. Earlier in his career, he worked as an Associate at CLLC, gaining courtroom experience and strengthening his professional reputation.
Academic Excellence and Research Achievements
Rafik earned his BA in Law from Sagesse University in 2010, joined the Beirut Bar Association in 2011, and completed an MA in Comparative Law in 2012. He is currently pursuing a PhD in Private International Law. His academic distinctions include ranking third in the Arab Lawyers League competition in Jordan in 2012 and first place in the Beirut Bar Association legal research contest in 2015. He has also participated in virtual moot court trials as defense counsel.
Founding Member of Reform Organization
As a founding member of Reform Organization, Rafik contributes to legislative drafting alongside Lebanese MPs and parliamentary bodies, influencing reforms across key legal domains. His research spans multiple disciplines and merges scholarly depth with real-world legal impact.
Socio-Political Activism and Human Rights Advocacy
Rafik actively champions human rights and anti-corruption initiatives. His advocacy complements his legal career, positioning him as a strong voice for institutional accountability and systemic reform across the Arab world.
Regional Expertise and Arbitration Authority
Rafik collaborates with legal partners across Qatar, United Arab Emirates, and Saudi Arabia. He is an accredited arbitrator at the Qatar Chamber of Commerce and frequently delivers seminars on arbitration, contract drafting, and tax law throughout the Middle East.
Leadership Philosophy
Justice thrives when legal expertise meets principled activism, reforming institutions while serving clients with unwavering integrity.
Leadership Quote
Legal excellence transforms societies when scholarship, advocacy, and reform converge to uphold justice and accountability.
Inspired Magazine proudly recognizes Rafik Ghraizi among the Top 100 Inspiring Professionals for his transformative leadership in litigation, legal scholarship, arbitration, and human rights advocacy across Lebanon and the Arab world.
