Zelalelm is a Junior Legal Associate with Dadimos & Partners. She obtained her LL.B degree from Addis Ababa University School of Law with Great Distinction. Prior to joining Dadimos & Partners, Zelalem served as legal intern at the Federal Supreme Court, Ethiopian Human Rights Council and Ethiopian Women Lawyers Association.

Zelalem is a Co-founder and Case manager of Elibat Chartable Organization, which focuses on rehabilitating victims of violence and addressing the legal vacuum that the Ethiopian legislations have when addressing gender-based violence.