In addition to his legal practice, Faris Al-Rawi felt a strong sense of civic duty and a calling to contribute to the progress of Trinidad and Tobago. He ventured into politics, joining the People’s National Movement (PNM). Mr. Al-Rawi is a third generation Parliamentarian in that his mother Diane Seukeran and his grandfather Lionel Seukeran both served in the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago. He has been involved in the politics of Trinidad and Tobago since 1995 and has served in multiple capacities including on specialist appointed cabinet committees and as an Alderman of the Port-of-Spain City Corporation, a member of the Board of Directors of the Land Settlement Agency, the National Housing Authority and the Housing Development Corporation.

Mr. Al-Rawi first entered the Parliament of Trinidad and Tobago in June 2010 as an Opposition Senator and served as the Public Relations Officer of the Peoples’ National Movement for 2 consecutive terms.

His commitment to public service was evident in his various roles within the party and his advocacy for good governance, transparency, and economic development. Faris Al-Rawi’s political career has been marked by several notable achievements and ministerial roles. He has served in critical government positions, including the Attorney General of Trinidad and Tobago. As Attorney General, he enacted over 300 pieces of legislation proving his ability to reform and improve. In these capacities, he played a pivotal role in shaping the country’s legal framework, promoting social justice, and advancing legislative reforms.