Fikire is a legal and
medical interpreter with over a decade of experience providing
Amharic into English interpretation across simultaneous and
consecutive modes. Specializing in legal, medical, immigration, education, literary, business, and general fields, Fikire delivers on-site, video remote, and
telephone interpretation services. Fikire holds a graduate degree in law and an undergraduate degree in LLB, supporting a career that spans court proceedings, depositions, administrative adjudications, and clinical healthcare settings. Fikire is a registered
court interpreter and licensed medical interpreter, certified by state supreme court and
medical interpreting authorities. Professional experience includes supporting immigration case preparation, interpreting civil matters such as divorce and property disputes, and assisting
limited English proficient patients with accurate communication while maintaining strict HIPAA compliance. Fikire has developed legal and medical glossaries, designed language proficiency exams, and conducted quality assurance reviews of interpretation performance for accuracy and cultural appropriateness.