Bar Association Chief Salim Al-Osta

Place & Date of birth: Born in Wadi Shahrour in 1945.
Sect: Maronite.
Marital Status: Married to Maha Lamak with two daughters, Mauriel and Mary-Noel.
Educational background: Received his elementary, intermediate and secondary education at the Freres 'Saint Coeur' Institute. Studied law at Saint Joseph University, then pursued his studies at La Sagesse Higher Law Institute where he graduated. Attended courses in trade Law at Cambridge University in Britain between 1970 and 1978.
Professional Background: Joined the Beirut Bar Association in 1972 while an apprentice at the law office of Farid Elias El Khouri. Transferred his registration in 1977 to the practicing lawyers list, then moved to his own law office in 1985. Elected member of the Beirut Bar Association Council in 1991, 1992, 1999, during which he acted as raporteur for apprenticing lawyers, practicing lawyers, lawyers' fees law suits, then Court House commissioner.
Current Status: Elected 43rd Bar Associiation Chief on Sunday, November 16, 2003.