Yousra Lazrak: The Moroccan Legal Visionary Honored in Marrakech
By the Editorial Board of New York Diplomat
Recognizing Global Leadership, Integrity, and the Rise of Moroccan Legal Excellence
A Global Honor in the Heart of Marrakech
In a ceremony rich with symbolism and diplomacy, the American Global Business Awards, organized by Summit Leaders Awards LLC (USA) and held in Marrakech on October 10, 2025, illuminated one of Morocco’s brightest legal minds — Attorney Yousra Lazrak, member of the Casablanca Bar and founder of Y. LAZRAK LAW FIRM (YLLF).
She was honored with the title “Business & Corporate Law Leader of the Year”, a distinction that crowns her exceptional career and unwavering dedication to advancing legal excellence in Morocco and beyond.
From Casablanca to the Global Legal Arena
A graduate of Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne in Business Law and holder of an MBA from Paris School of Business, Yousra Lazrak’s trajectory reflects both intellectual rigor and global perspective.
After early experiences in prestigious firms in London and Spain, she returned to Casablanca in 2012 to found YLLF, a boutique law firm that quickly became a benchmark for integrity, precision, and strategic excellence.
Her expertise spans Business Law, Criminal Business Law, and Corporate Litigation, offering clients a rare combination of legal mastery and pragmatic insight — the signature of her success.
YLLF: A Moroccan Firm with Global Standards
Under her leadership, YLLF has redefined the standards of legal counsel in Morocco’s corporate world.
Combining strategic litigation, arbitration, and advisory services, the firm embodies a philosophy grounded in ethics, transparency, and trust.
“Law is, above all, a relationship of trust.
Every client, every case deserves not only legal precision but genuine human attention.”
— Yousra Lazrak
Her commitment to professionalism, confidentiality, and responsiveness has earned YLLF a reputation of excellence among both Moroccan and international business communities.
A Symbol of Women’s Leadership in Law
By receiving this international distinction in Marrakech, Yousra Lazrak reaffirmed Morocco’s dynamic role in the evolving landscape of global business law — and the growing presence of women leaders in positions of influence.
Her recognition as Business & Corporate Law Leader of the Year is more than an individual success — it is a tribute to the Moroccan Bar, to a new generation of professionals bridging legal expertise with visionary leadership.
Words of Gratitude and Vision
In her acceptance remarks, Yousra Lazrak delivered a heartfelt message that resonated with humility and conviction:
“This award reflects a collective journey.
I dedicate it to my clients, my family, and to my mentor and husband, Attorney Abdellatif Khalifa — whose wisdom and support continue to inspire me every day.
Behind every success lies a team, a family, and a purpose.”
Looking Ahead: Law as a Bridge Between Nations
Driven by her passion for justice and her commitment to excellence, Yousra Lazrak continues to strengthen Morocco’s international legal presence through YLLF — building bridges between business, ethics, and diplomacy.
Her path embodies a new generation of Moroccan legal diplomacy, where law becomes not only a tool of defense, but a language of cooperation and global understanding.
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