EDUCATION

·        The Pennsylvania State University, the Dickinson School of Law, University Park, PA

L.L.M. in Law (International Commercial Law) December 2014        

·        Allameh Tabatabaei University, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Tehran, Iran          

Ph.D. in International Law, February 2009

Honors:                 Selected as the distinguished student in the program

·        University of Tehran, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Tehran, Iran

Master in Human Rights Law, June 2004

Honors:     Acquired first nation-wide Master Degree on Human Rights Law in Iran

                  Achieved third rank of nation-wide entrance exam for Master Degree (around 5,000 applicants)

·        Azad University - Central Tehran Branch, Faculty of Law, Tehran, Iran                           

Master in International Law, July 2004

Honors:     Achieved first rank of the university entrance exam (around 3,000 applicants)

·        University of Tehran, Faculty of Law and Political Science

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Bachelor (BSc/BA), July 2002

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

·        University of Tehran, Faculty of Law and Political Science, Tehran, Iran

Assistant Professor, September 2016-Present

Vice-Dean, August 2020-Sep. 2022

Instructed courses on Peaceful Settlement of Disputes, International Commercial Law, International Organizations, Law of Treaties, and Human Rights.

Trained several moot court teams on Commercial Arbitration, International Criminal Law, Public International Law.  

Directed annual Spring School on International Business Law taught in English.

·        Persepolis FC, Tehran, Iran

Vice-President on Legal Affairs, April 2020-July 2021

Represented the club in all domestic cases, internal disciplinary cases, FIFA cases, AFC cases, and CAS cases.

Drafted the contracts with players, coaches, sponsors and other third parties.

·        Population of Soccer Fans, Tehran, Iran

Vice-President on International & Legal Affairs, December 2020-Present

Represented the NGO in all domestic cases, internal disciplinary cases, legal issues and international communications.

Declared legal positions on media.

·        Millennium of Peace L.L.C., Tehran, Iran

Managing Partner, September 2015-Present

Supervised internal administrative affairs of the law firm.

Negotiated and Crafted several international commercial contracts.

Performed several legal opinions on International Law and Iranian Legal System issues.

Represented several local cases in Iranian courts.

·        Iran Judo Federation, Tehran, Iran

President of Legal Committee, August 2020

Represented the federation before the International Judo Federation and CAS Proceedings

Represented the federation in Domestic judicial Cases

Drafted Various Types of Contracts

·        National Olympic Committee of Iran, Tehran, Iran

High Consultant of President of the NOC of Iran on Legal Affairs, September 2021- Present

Secretary of the Legal Commission, April 2019- Present

Delivered Legal Opinions.

Proposed legislative Enactments.

Provided Establishing Instruments of Iran National Center of Arbitration for Sports

·        Center for International Legal Affairs, Tehran, The Hague, Paris

Supervisor of the Office of International Claims and Arbitrations, June 2006-December 2013

executed Litigation & Arbitration Cases before Foreign as well as international courts and tribunals.

Advised on issues related to international law and intellectual property law to the Presidential Office, Ministry of Justice, High Council of Human Rights, etc.

·        Iran Chamber of Commerce, Industries, Mines and Agriculture, Tehran, Iran

Arbitrator and Member of Legal and Arbitration Commission, October 2009 – Present        

Reviewed Iranian views on the ICC affairs related to legal and Arbitral matters.

Fashioned templated of specific clauses and contracts for Iranian merchants.

Practiced as the umpire or a party-selected arbitrator in several national cases.

·        Iranian Central Bar Association, Tehran, Iran

Attorney at Law, September 2007 – Present   

Chosen Member of Commission of International Affairs, May 2012-May, 2022 (Three Two-Year Periods)

Elected High Secretary of Commission of Education, May 2018-Present.

Practiced as a lawyer in several cases related to Civil Law, Trade Law, and Family Law in Iranian Courts.

Advised several foreign clients and Iranian corporations on issues related to Iranian legal System.

Drafted and negotiated on several international contracts.

Supervised several cases adjudicated by international arbitrations and litigations.

·        High Council for Human Rights, Tehran, Iran

Legal Consultant, June 2005, September 2007

Accompanied Iranian Delegations in the UN Human Rights Council

Contributed National Reports to Human Rights International Organs

·        Expediency Discernment Council, Tehran, Iran

International Legal Expert, June 2004 –September 2007       

Assessed accession of Iran to International Conventions and Treaties.

Guided on International Legal Aspects of Iranian Ratifying Laws in the Parliament.

·        Iran Travel, Tourism, and Touring Organization, Tehran, Iran

Legal Expert, September 2003 –September 2004       

Assisted to Draft of the Comprehensive Bill of Tourism

·        Iranian Bar Associations Union, Tehran, Iran

Coordinator, April 2021

Directed the Research Center

ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

·        Guest Speaker, Iran, Afghanistan

Instructor and Lecturer, September 2002-Present

Instructed courses and lectured on International Law, Human Rights and Humanitarian Law, International Commercial Law, Iranian Constitutional Law, etc.:

School of International Relations, Azad University (Central Branch), Azad University (Southern Branch), Kish Island International Campus of University of Tehran, Institute of Petroleum Engineering of University of Tehran, Iranian Islamic Human Rights Commission, International Committee of the Red Cross, Iranian Association for UN Studies, United Nations Information Center, etc.

·        Moot Court Competitions, Lahore, Katmandu, Hong Kong, Tehran

Judge, November 2015- July 2019 

Iranian Moot Court competitions of the Tehran Regional Arbitration Centre (Commercial Arbitration)

Regional Moot Court competitions of the Henry Dunant (International humanitarian law and criminal law)

Asia-Pacific Moot Court of Henry Dunant (International humanitarian law and criminal law)

·        Visiting Scholar, The United States

Principal Researcher, Research Assistant, Course Participant, July 2014-August 2019

Columbia University, Columbia Law School, New York, New York

Lewis & Clark University, Lewis & Clark Law School, Portland, Oregon

Fordham University, Fordham Law School, New York, New York

Pennsylvania State University, Dickinson School of Law, State College, Pennsylvania

PUBLICATIONS

·        Books, Iran, Farsi, 2000-Present

“Football Code, National, Regional, and International Regulations”, (2023)

“Global Law of Football,” (2023)

“Requirements of Law of International Organizations,” (2022)

“An Introduction to Public International Law, vol. 3,” (2021)

“An Introduction to Public International Law, vol. 2,” (2020)

“International Animal and Wildlife Law” (2019)

“An Introduction to Public International Law, vol. 1,” (2018)

“Specialized Usage of English in the Law” (2019)

“International Law of Responsibility” (2018)

“International Law & Philosophy” (2018)

“International Sports Law and Football” (2016), (Preface by Stephen F. Ross)

“Iran & International Sanctions” (2013)

“Guarantees of Fundamental Human Rights and Humanitarian Law” (2012)

“A Textbook on Public International Law 1&2” (2011)

“A Review on Philosophical Schools on International Law” (2010)

“International Law in 21st Century” (2008)

“Regional Mechanisms for Protection of Human Rights” (2008)

“Textbook of Public International Law” (2006)

“Protection of Intellectual Properties Under World Trade Organization and Iranian Law” (2004)

“Human Rights and International Peace and Security” (2004)

“Constitutional Law of Islamic Republic of Iran in Current Legal Order” (2003)

“Specialized UN Agencies and Organizations and their roles in Iran” (2003)

“Third Generation of Human rights: Solidarity Rights” (2003)

“OPEC at a glance” (2000)

·        Articles, Poland, Belgium, Canada, etc., English

“A New Reading on Cultural Diversity in the Context of Human Rights: An Iranian Perspective”, in: “A Review on International Relations”, Robert Czulda (ed.), January 2018

“Non-Proliferation Treaty in the Mirror of Contemporary International Public Order”, Journal of Politics and Law, June 2019.

“How Iran Looks at International Human Rights Obligations”, Iranian Review for UN Studies, September 2019.

“Autonomy of International Organizations vs. Discretion of National Sovereignties: the UN Case Under Microscope”, To Acclaim Professor Rigo, 2020

·        Articles, Iran, Farsi, 2003-Present

“Conservation of Ground Waters Under Iranian and US Legal Systems”, in Legal Opportunities for Conservation and Restoration of Lake Urmia, 2020.

“Role of State Practice on Interpretation of the Charter of the United Nations”, International Conference on 70th UN Anniversary, 2019

“Emerging International Animal Welfare Law”, Journal of Institute of Public Law Studies (2018)

“Specific Manifestations of Copy Rights on Sports Computer Games”, National Conference on International Law and Computer Games, 2018

“National Arbitral Institutions and Dispute Settlement in Sports”, Journal of Strategic Studies on Sports and Juvenile (2016)

“Towards Civil Universal Jurisdiction Derived from Breach of jus cogens”, seminar held by Iranian Association of UN Organization Studies (2012)

“Current International Humanitarian Law and Protection of Civilians”, Conference held by ICRC in University of Herat-Afghanistan (2012)

“Responsibility to Protect Doctrine in the Light of Protection of Civilians”, International Seminar on Protection of Civilians in International Law held by ICRC (2011)

“Obligation to Cooperate in Respect to Human Rights in the View of Religions”, International Conference on Cultural Diversity held by NAM Centre for Human Rights and Cultural Diversity (2011)

“Developments in the role of General Secretary of UN Organization at 21st Century”, workshop held by Iranian Association of UN Organization Studies (2010)

“Protection of Cultural Properties in the Light of States’ Executive Immunity”, First National Seminar on Protection of Cultural Properties held at Boo Ali University-Hamedan (2010)

“Case Study on Responsibility to Protect: Gaza and Darfur”, Law and Politics Magazine (2010)

“Standards of Treatment in International Investment Contracts”, meeting held by Tehran Regional Arbitration Center & Iranian Branch of International Law Association (2009)

“Analyzing Crimes against Humanity in Contemporary International Law”, International Legal Magazine (2009)

“European Jurisprudence on States’ Sovereign Immunities”, Legal Magazine (2008)

“Principle of Distinction between Civilian & Non-Civilian peoples in Islam & International Humanitarian Law”, International Conference of Islam & Humanitarian Law held by ICRC, (2007)

“Recognition and Effects of World Policies Dimensions on UN Organization function, A glance to Ruanda Disaster", seminar held by Iranian Association of UN Organization Studies at University of Tehran (2006)

“Interaction between Human Rights and Intellectual Property Law”, workshop held in Technology and Science Park of University of Tehran (2006)

“To Review of UN Organization Structure”, Legal Researches Magazine (2005)

“Energy Security at Persian Gulf”, 15th International Meeting of Persian Gulf held at Political & International Studies Center- Ministry of Foreign Affairs (2004)

“Quran & Right to Peace”, 4th International Meeting of Holy Quran & International Relations held by World Council of Islamic Religions Closeness & Ministry of Culture & Islamic Guidance (2004)

“Situation of Intellectual Property Rights Under World Trade Organization”, Legal Researches Magazine (2003)

“Right to Public Awareness as a Basic Human Rights”, Constitutional Law Magazine (2003)

Assisted in research project adopted in Allameh Tabatabaei University under title of “Encyclopedia of ICJ Decisions” (2005)

CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS

“Summer School on International Business Law”, Columbia Law School, 2019

“Summer School on International Humanitarian Law”, American University of Armenia & ICRC, 2018

“International Wildlife Law”, Lewis & Clark Law School, 2018

11th Henry Dunant IHL Moot Court Competition South Asia Regional Round, and Asia Pacific Region, Final Round,  judge, 2015-2018

“International Legal Counselling”, Pennsylvania State Law School, July 2014

“Iranian American Academics and Professionals Student Scholarship Award”, IAAP, April 2014

“The First Workshop of Arbitration Award Drafting”, Arbitration Center of Iran Chamber, 2012

“Advanced Course on Oil and Gas Law and Contracts”, Institute of Petroleum Engineering, 2011

“International Trade Law: e-Commerce and the Internet”, Iranian Central Bar Association and Centre for International Legal Studies-Belgium, 2011

“Elementary & Advanced International Arbitration Training”, ICC-Iran, 2010

"Human Rights & Humanitarian Law: From A Global and Regional Perspective", University of Tehran & Harvard University, 2004

“Right to Development”, Centre for Human Rights Studies-University of Tehran, 2003

“The Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution”, the Center of International Higher Studies of University of Tehran and Finland Peace Studies Institutes, 2002     

 “Specialized International Organizations”, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Iran and UNIC, 2001 (Got ranked first in the course which I donated the prize in favor of education of Afghan refugees in Iran)

“International Environmental Law, Faculty of International Relations-Ministry of Foreign Affairs, 2001

Award for book, “International Law in the Twenty-First Century,” selected as chosen book of winter 2008 eighth award course, 2008

“Regional Capacity Building Workshop on Patent Drafting”, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Singapore in Singapore, 2008

Letter of appreciation of superior rank on First Festival of Distinguished Dissertations in the Field of Intellectual Property, 2007

Invitation to participate in the “South Asia Regional Leadership Course for Young Leaders in Governance”, UNDP, 2006

Letter of Appreciation on “Multiplicity and Quality of Works”, 12th Course of Student Year Book, 2005

Invitation to participate in the course on “International Humanitarian Law in Current Conflicts” from Harvard Program on Humanitarian Policy and Conflict Research, 2003