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What legal foundations do entrepreneurs need to build resilient, sustainable businesses?

Join "Know Your Legal Ground," an interactive thematic corner at the 5th EcoSwitch Festival, bringing together legal expertise and entrepreneurial perspectives to explore the importance of legal awareness and sound governance in building and growing enterprises.

The discussion will help entrepreneurs reflect on the legal and organizational considerations that accompany their entrepreneurial journey, particularly in Lebanon's evolving business environment.

Featured Participants

Expert: Dolly Choucair — Lawyer and Legal Consultant

Dolly Choucair is an experienced attorney and legal consultant with more than 18 years of expertise in business and corporate law, governance, and cross-border transactions.

She serves as Head of the Aviation Practice Group and Senior Associate in the Corporate & M&A Practice Group at Alem. She has also advised and co-founded more than 30 NGOs, contributing to legal structuring, governance, and the development of Lebanon's social entrepreneurship ecosystem.

Moderator: Maya Wakim

Maya Wakim brings more than nine years of experience in social and environmental impact, entrepreneurship, and systems change across Lebanon and the MENA region.

Her work spans strategy, governance, partnerships, and organizational growth. She has contributed to supporting more than 100 social and environmental enterprises and organizations, bringing practical experience in navigating the challenges facing impact-driven ventures.

About the Festival

Organized by the EcoSwitch Coalition, the 5th EcoSwitch Festival brings together Lebanese green entrepreneurs, industry experts, and ecosystem partners to exchange knowledge, foster collaboration, and strengthen sustainable entrepreneurship.

The festival is part of Global Entrepreneurship Week Lebanon 2026.

Participants register for the overall festival and may select three of the four thematic corners.