Aliullah Shefaju

Mr. Shefaju is an accomplished legal professional, educator, and legal operations specialist with extensive experience in legal practice, judicial service, legal education, and public administration in Afghanistan and North America. He holds a Bachelor of Laws from Kabul University and a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Comparative Law from the University of Washington School of Law. He has also completed advanced legal studies in the U.S. legal system, legal ethics, alternative dispute resolution, and transnational law, including an internship with the Law Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

Throughout his career, Mr. Shefaju has served as a Judge of the First District Court in Kabul, Legal Advisor to the Attorney General of Afghanistan, Legal and Case Management System Advisor with the Justice Sector Support Program (JSSP), and Head of the Legal Department of Qalbe-Asia Cultural and Social Services Association (QACSSA). He has also taught law at Kabul University, Kardan University, and Dawat University, delivering courses in criminal law, international criminal law, criminology, human rights, and women's rights.

In the United States of America, Mr. Shefaju works as a legal operations manager at IPS Inc. in California, supporting corporate legal affairs, contract management, and litigation processes. He is committed to promoting access to justice, strengthening the rule of law, and advancing legal education and community service. He is fluent in English, Dari/Persian, French, Pashto, and Urdu, enabling him to serve diverse communities effectively through his work with Canadian Community Justice.