Khalil A. Saliba (1891 – 1978), Judge, Mayor and Attorney at Law
Khalil A. Saliba obtained his legal degree from the USA where he graduated with Honors. He was appointed as the Public Prosecutor for the Koura Casa under the Ottoman Empire in 1914 and was subsequently elected Mayor of his hometown Bteghrine for 30 consecutive years.
Admitted as Attorney at Law at the Beirut Bar Association in 1921, he was considered a pioneering figure in legal trends and a pillar for the Lebanese legal community.
Khalil A. Saliba is still recognized for his achievements and contributions to the Lebanese community.