Edi M.O. Faal
GambialawyerMale7.5Global Dominance: 0.00%Edi M.O. Faal is an accomplished international legal practitioner from The Gambia, with over four decades of experience in litigation, arbitration, and mediation across the United States and The Gambia. He operates from Los Angeles and has handled a range of complex legal matters, including business disputes, civil rights cases, and criminal defense. Faal holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Florida International University, a Juris Doctor from Western State University, and a Master of Laws in International Dispute Resolution from University College London. Notably, he gained international recognition for representing the children of O.J. Simpson during a high-profile murder investigation. Currently, he is in the news due to the Gambian Bar Association's emergency talks regarding his purported appointment as Chief Justice, which has sparked significant constitutional debate within the legal community.
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Mr Edi M.O. Faal is appointed as Chief Justice of the Republic of The Gambia.
Commonwealth Lawyers Association issues statement on appointment of Gambia’s new Chief JusticeGambia· 2026-08-07Renowned Gambian lawyer Edi M. O. Faal led the legal team in the case.
Différend juridique de 33.2 millions de dollars ; la Gambie remporte un succès historique devant une cour de justice internationaleGambia· 2026-07-23
Senior Gambian counsel Edi M. O. Faal co-led the case against the arbitration award.
Landmark victory: Gambia wins $33.2m international legal battleGambia· 2026-07-22Mr. Faal is a distinguished and experienced legal practitioner who has practiced law since 1982.
What's the Gambia Bar Association's Real Agenda?Gambia· 2026-07-20
Taal described the reported nominee, Edi M.O Faal, as an accomplished lawyer of unquestionable integrity and competence.
Executive ‘Must Not Act On A Whim’:Taal defends NAO ruling, questions CJ appointment processGambia· 2026-07-16
Edi M.O. Faal's career reflects the kind of experience the Constitution was intended to recognize.
The Bar Association Got It Wrong: Why Edi M.O. Faal Meets the Constitutional Standard for Chief JusticeGambia· 2026-07-13
Mr. Edi M.O. Faal was considered for appointment as Chief Justice of the Republic of The Gambia.
GBA resolution on proposed appointment of Chief JusticeGambia· 2026-07-10
Mr. Faal is widely regarded as one of The Gambia’s most accomplished international legal practitioners.
GBA in emergency talks over Barrow’s purported Chief Justice pickGambia· 2026-07-07
