Organisation: Economics and Business Department, Catholic University Our Lady of Good Counsel, Tirana, Albania
Role / Position: Professor / Researcher / Legal Advisor
Professional Profile & Expertise:
Lawyer Mitat Dautaj is a Lecturer in Civil and Commercial Law, serving as Head of the Legal Office at the Catholic University “Our Lady of Good Counsel.” He is a member of the working group responsible for preparing documentation and performing legal practices for the establishment of the Catholic University, including program development in collaboration with Italian colleagues and addressing complex legal matters.
He has over 28 years of legal service experience, including work with nonprofit organizations in human rights and social services, such as Rromani Baxt, Marcy – U.S.A. Aid and Development, Shansi i Rromëve, Bethany Christian Services Albania, Don Bosco Association, Murialdo Association, and others. He has 15 years of university teaching experience, expertise in drafting legislative acts, and extensive experience as a freelance legal consultant for institutions and bodies in law interpretation and implementation.
Previous Roles & Responsibilities:
- Head of the Legal Office, Catholic University “Our Lady of Good Counsel”
- Member of working groups for university establishment and program development
- Legal service with nonprofit organizations and human rights institutions (Nov 1990 – present)
- Professional experience in State Administration (1986–1990)
- Legal consultancy and legislative drafting for various institutions and nonprofit bodies
