Insight into International Human RIghts Law
Welcome! Hoşgeldiniz! I strive to offer a fresh perspective to current pressing international legal and political issues.
About Me
My Background
My Background
My Background
As an army brat my childhood spanned three continents starting in Germany, then Turkey, and ultimately the U.S. Since then I have had a profound interest in the world around me. Growing up in an interracial/inter-religious household with African-American and Turkish-Kurdish roots honed this interest specifically to issues facing minorities, equality, democracy, and the rule of law.
My Experience
My Background
My Background
My academic journey started off with my undergraduate studies at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service where I obtained my B.S. in International Politics with a minor in Foreign Policy and Policy Processes. I then acquired my J.D. at The Catholic University's Columbus School of Law. During law school I also completed my cert
My academic journey started off with my undergraduate studies at Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service where I obtained my B.S. in International Politics with a minor in Foreign Policy and Policy Processes. I then acquired my J.D. at The Catholic University's Columbus School of Law. During law school I also completed my certificate in Comparative and International Law. I decided to expand on this legal specialization by most recently completing my L.L.M. in Public International Law at Koç Unıversity in Istanbul, Turkey. I am currently barred in Virginia.
My Skillset
My Background
My Skillset
I grew up bilingual and therefore speak Turkish and English fluently. I have also participated in numerous study abroad programs (both privately and publicly sponsored) in Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, and Japan. Along with my Public Law LLM thesis research which centered on international human rights law and minority rights, I have over
I grew up bilingual and therefore speak Turkish and English fluently. I have also participated in numerous study abroad programs (both privately and publicly sponsored) in Switzerland, Italy, Turkey, and Japan. Along with my Public Law LLM thesis research which centered on international human rights law and minority rights, I have over 8 years of private law firm experience both in the U.S. and Turkey.