Traditionaly, Guma is a concept that represents justice and truth in Ethiopian communities. It is a mechanism for resolving disputes and restoring harmony between the disputants and within the community..
Mr. Mulisa Edjeta is a senior legal expert with over 18 years of experience, as a judge and advocate, specializing in civil and criminal laws. He is a former judge at Supreme Court of Oromia, where he presided over high-profile civil and criminal cases. He also served as a former trainer at the Oromia legal training and legal research institute, contributing to the success of graduating over 2000 legal professionals. More importantly, as an advocate, he advised and represented several companies in construction disputes. Currently, he practices law as a senior attorney at federal and Oromia courts, and serves as a Deputy Managing Partner at Guma Advocates Law Firm. He holds a Master Degree in comparative Public Law from ECSU and a law degree from Jimma University.