Andriy Yermak now heads National Bar Association committee on victims of Russian aggression
Former head of the Presidential Office Andriy Yermak has been appointed chairman of the Ukrainian National Bar Association’s new committee on protecting victims of Russia’s armed aggression against Ukraine, the UNBA announced on Tuesday.
Four new specialized committees have begun work under the UNBA. One of them — on protecting victims of armed aggression against Ukraine, compensation mechanisms and Euro-integration legal support for recovery — is headed by Andriy Yermak.
Among the other new committees are the Committee on Legal Support and Protection of Rights in the Field of Mental Health, the Committee on Oil, Gas and Subsoil Use, and the Committee on Mediation.
The activities of committee council members, including chairs, are carried out on a pro bono public basis.
According to the register of advocates, Andriy Yermak resumed his legal practice on January 23 this year. Before that, he had not practiced as a lawyer for six years — since February 20, 2020.
Immediately after his dismissal, he stated that he was heading to the front lines. However, the Ministry of Defense said Yermak had not approached territorial recruitment and social support centers regarding military service.
Later, the Land Forces of the Armed Forces of Ukraine also confirmed that the former head of the Presidential Office is not serving with them.