Saud A. Aldawsari
About Saud A. Aldawsari
Saud A. Aldawsari is an Associate at King & Spalding, with a diverse background in law and engineering. He has held various legal positions in firms across multiple countries and has an extensive educational history in law and engineering.
Current Position at King & Spalding
Saud A. Aldawsari currently serves as an Associate at King & Spalding, a position he has held since 2022. His role involves providing legal expertise and support in various matters, contributing to the firm's reputation in the legal sector. Prior to this, he was an Associate at the same firm from 2016 to 2021 in Riyadh, where he gained substantial experience in legal practice.
Previous Experience at Van Bael & Bellis
Before joining King & Spalding, Aldawsari worked as an Associate at Van Bael & Bellis in Brussels for one year, from 2021 to 2022. This role allowed him to further develop his legal skills in an international context, enhancing his understanding of European legal frameworks.
Educational Background
Aldawsari holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Georgetown University Law Center, where he studied International Business and Economics from 2015 to 2016. He also earned a Doctor of Law (J.D.) from the University of Richmond School of Law, completing his studies from 2012 to 2015. His educational background includes a Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.) in Chemical Engineering from McGill University, where he studied from 2003 to 2008.
Internship and Externship Experience
Aldawsari has gained practical experience through various internships and externships. In 2015, he served as a Publications Intern at the American Society of International Law for two months in Washington D.C. Metro Area. He also completed a three-month Legal Externship at Curtis, Mallet-Prevost, Colt & Mosle LLP in the same region. Additionally, he worked as a Summer Extern at McGuireWoods in London for one month in 2013.
Engineering Career at Saudi Aramco
Before transitioning to law, Aldawsari worked at Saudi Aramco in various engineering roles. He served as a Facilities Engineer from 2008 to 2009, followed by positions as a Natural Gas Economical Analyst and Oil Field Production Engineer. His engineering experience provided him with a strong analytical background, which complements his legal expertise.