Luwam Dirar

Luwam Dirar is an Assistant Professor of Law at the Western New England University School of Law, with academic and professional affiliations across institutions like Harvard University, Cornell University, and the African Union. She holds a J.S.D. and LL.M. from Cornell Law School and an LL.B. from Asmara University. Her work critiques systems rooted in colonialism, neocolonialism, patriarchy, and inequality, focusing on internet law, international human rights law, and regional integration in Africa.

Her research explores the intersection of international economic law and international relations, with a theoretical focus on post-colonial legal frameworks. Key projects include rethinking Bandung Conference principles in African Union contexts, analyzing regional integration models, and addressing folklore protection in Eritrea. Her scholarly output spans book chapters, journal articles, and shorter writings on African legal systems, migration law, and AI's impact on legal practice.

The 11 most recent articles reflect expertise in regional integration, post-colonial critiques, and emerging legal technologies. Collaborative works address African participation in global law and political subjectivity in Eritrea. No scientific awards are explicitly mentioned in the text.

As a consultant to international organizations and expert on migration, she contributes to rule of law and law-making processes in transitional African governments. Her current research extends her 2016 dissertation on Regional Integration Among Southern African States to broader emancipatory movements in Africa.