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Negar Katirai is a Clinical Professor of Law and Director of the Gender Justice Workshop at the University of Arizona’s James E. Rogers College of Law, with a Visiting Fellowship at the European University Institute. She specializes in advancing gender equity, child welfare, and trauma-informed legal strategies through research, advocacy, and clinical education. Her work includes supervising students in legal representation for domestic violence survivors and policy development to address systemic inequalities.
Education:
- J.D., University of Pennsylvania Law School (2005)
- B.A., Wesleyan University (1999)
Research Interests: Combines law and public health perspectives to address domestic violence, child custody disputes, and gender-based inequities. Focus areas include legal frameworks for marginalized communities, trauma-informed advocacy, and policy solutions for vulnerable populations. She has pioneered clinical programs integrating legal services with mental health support for survivors.
Awards:
- Fulbright Award (2022) for studying Domestic Violence Fatality Reviews in Australia
- Recognition from the Women’s Foundation of Southern Arizona
- Peer-awarded Distinguished Public Service Scholar distinction
Advocacy & Grants: Leads the Gender Justice Workshop and previously directed the Domestic Violence Law Clinic and Community Law Group. Her work involves securing legal protections for survivors, advising on custody/housing/immigration issues, and developing trauma-sensitive legal practices. She has also contributed to reports on public interest law delivery systems and legal aid efficacy.
Professional Affiliations: Founded the Levin Center’s public interest research initiatives at Stanford Law School and served at the Legal Aid Society of Washington, D.C., and Steptoe & Johnson LLP. Her interdisciplinary approach bridges legal practice, policy reform, and community empowerment.
