Abeer Bint Hassan Al Obaidi

Al Obaidi is the first Saudi woman to graduate with an SJD degree (a Doctor of Juridical Science, which is a PhD in Legal Sciences). This degree program is a highly specialized research doctorate in law designed for those seeking to pursue careers as teachers and scholars of law. A scholarship student, Al Obaidi received her SJD from Emory Law, one of the most prestigious universities in the United States and the world.