Azadeh N. Shahshahani Speaking Fee: $10,000 and Below
Travels From:
ATL - Atlanta, GA
Primary Topic Category:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) / Social Justice
Secondary Topic Category:
Legal Issues
Azadeh N. Shahshahani Speaker Profile: At A Glance
Azadeh N. Shahshahani is a renowned human rights attorney and serves as the Legal & Advocacy Director for Project South. With a robust career dedicated to advancing civil liberties, she has received numerous accolades, including the 2016 American Immigration Lawyers Association Advocacy Award. Azadeh has played a pivotal role in significant human rights litigation and advocacy campaigns, particularly focusing on immigrant and Muslim communities. She is a former President of the National Lawyers Guild and frequently speaks at national and international forums on social justice issues.
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