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Australian lawyer named as LOD’s new country manager for UAE
Global ALSP Lawyers on Demand has elevated its head of market insights to the role of country manager for the UAE.
Jerome Doraisamy
Mark Dodd (pictured) is LOD’s new UAE country manager, following nearly two years as the provider’s head of market insights based in Perth.
He brings, LOD said in a statement, over a decade of legal industry experience and an “in-depth” understanding of the LOD business and how alternative legal service providers can unlock remarkable value for law departments.
Leveraging his deep insights and market acumen, the provider went on, he is positioned to play a pivotal role in creating growth opportunities and enhancing client and lawyer engagement throughout the Middle East region.
Speaking about the appointment, LOD managing director for Asia and the Middle East Brett Menadue said: “We are very excited to have Mark take the helm in the UAE. Mark’s strong business insight, combined with his legal expertise, positions him as a highly capable leader for this role.”
“With Mark’s passion for fostering empathetic client and lawyer relationships, he is well placed to meet the growing demand for ALSPs within the region.”
Mr Dodd added: “I’m thrilled to take up this role in the UAE. It’s such an exciting and dynamic region. I can’t wait to build upon our strong reputation in the region.”
“My priority will be to deliver customer-centric services to our fantastic client base and to ensure our brilliant lawyers are supported and thriving in our market-leading business model.”
Jerome Doraisamy
Jerome Doraisamy is the editor of Lawyers Weekly. A former lawyer, he has worked at Momentum Media as a journalist on Lawyers Weekly since February 2018, and has served as editor since March 2022. He is also the host of all five shows under The Lawyers Weekly Podcast Network, and has overseen the brand's audio medium growth from 4,000 downloads per month to over 60,000 downloads per month, making The Lawyers Weekly Show the most popular industry-specific podcast in Australia. Jerome is also the author of The Wellness Doctrines book series, an admitted solicitor in NSW, and a board director of Minds Count.
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