Welcome Address
Mr Suon Visal
President, Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia
President, Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia
Attorney Suon Visal took an oath of office on 31 December 1997.
Education
- Received a scholarship to study at San Francisco University, US School of Law in 1995-1996, obtaining a law degree as a Trainer.
- Bachelor of Laws from National Institute of Management in 2000.
- Received a scholarship to study at Hong Kong University of Hong Kong in 2001-2002 with a Master’s degree in International Law.
- He is a Ph.D. candidate for Law 2010-2013 and is studying and writing a Ph.D. Law on “The Independence of Lawyers and Institutions” at the Cambodian University of Specialties.
- Studied and holds a degree in management and leadership, including project assignment and financial support.
Work Experience
- Late 1985: He has worked as a Greffier in the Sihanoukville Courts.
- 1992-1993: Working with the United Nations Transitional Authority of Cambodia (OHCHR) on human rights for nearly 3 years.
- 1994-2004: Chief Technical Officer of ICC.
- 1997-Present: Professor of Law at Pannasastra University, National University of Management and Universities in Cambodia.
- 2005-2006: As a legal adviser to Asia Foundation, managing all project and legal affairs within the organisation.
- 2008-2012: Secretary-General of the Bar Association of the Kingdom of Cambodia.
- 2008-Present: Chairman of Khmer Apsara Law Firm.
- 2009-Present: Council Member of the Council of Ministers.