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International Criminal Justice Initiative (ICJI) at Georgetown LawChief of Staff - Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group for Ukraine
Jan. 2024Kyiv, Ukraine• Help lead and manage the operations of the Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group (ACA) for Ukraine and Georgetown International Criminal Justice Initiative in coordinating efforts with the Office of the Prosecutor General of Ukraine to advance accountability for atrocity crimes.
• Manage, inter alia, expert recruitment, internal coordination, logistics, budgeting, and external communications for ACA’s initiatives in Ukraine.
• Oversee monitoring and evaluation processes to ensure alignment with ACA’s goals and enhance operational efficiency in support of Ukraine’s justice efforts.
• Advise on strategic priorities, ensuring smooth collaboration between ACA partners and Ukrainian authorities on legal and operational challenges.
Atrocity Crimes Advisory (ACA) Group for UkraineChief of Staff
Jan. 2024Kyiv, Kyiv City, Ukraine
American Bar AssociationChair - International Criminal Law Practice Project
Nov. 2023• Help lead the International Criminal Law Practice Project, a "for practitioners, by practitioners" initiative to codify best practices in international criminal law (ICL) across tribunals and domestic courts.
• Convene a diverse group of ICL experts to develop and maintain a comprehensive, accessible repository of ICL knowledge for practitioners.
• Advocate for the inclusion of these best practices in policymaking to strengthen the global legal framework for prosecuting atrocity crimes.
International Criminal Justice Initiative (ICJI) at Georgetown LawSenior Expert - Atrocity Crimes Advisory Group for Ukraine
Jul. 2023 - Jan. 2024Kyiv, Ukraine• Provided expert legal guidance to Ukraine’s Office of the Prosecutor General, advising on case prioritization, procedural adjustments, and investigative strategies.
• Assessed the sufficiency of evidence in ongoing investigations and trials, recommending additional investigative measures, and refining prosecution strategies.
• Contributed to drafting strategic recommendations, briefing papers, and policy advice on international law to enhance Ukraine’s legal response to atrocity crimes.
United NationsInvestigation Team Leader - Independent Fact-Finding Mission on Libya
Mar. 2022 - Apr. 2023Tunis, Tunisia• Directed investigations into alleged violations of international law in Libya, as mandated by the UN Human Rights Council.
• Led a team that produced three investigative reports and two conference papers, presented to the UN Human Rights Council.
• Collaborated with international stakeholders to identify patterns of violations and provided recommendations for accountability and justice mechanisms.
United NationsExpert on Atrocity Crimes Accountability
Apr. 2021 - Sep. 2021Kabul, Afghanistan• Provided ongoing legal expertise to the Afghanistan Attorney General’s International Crimes Directorate on investigating and prosecuting atrocity crimes.
• Advised on legal strategy, evidence assessment, and case prioritization to support the prosecution of war crimes and crimes against humanity.
• Enhanced the capacity of Afghanistan’s judicial system to address international human rights violations through strategic guidance and legal mentorship.
Undisclosed NGOLegal Advisor - Atrocity Crimes Investigations
Sep. 2016 - Apr. 2021Undisclosed Location in Europe• Led investigations of atrocity crimes in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, focusing on evidence gathering, legal analysis, and case preparation to support accountability in international and/or domestic jurisdictions.
• Provided strategic advice to the organization as well as represented the organization in various public and private forums with other stakeholders.
American Bar AssociationSenior Counsel - ABA Center for Human Rights
Sep. 2011 - Sep. 2016Washington D.C. Metro Area• Advised ABA leadership on human rights issues with a focus on international criminal justice and related legal initiatives.
• Spearheaded advocacy efforts, leading to the passage of key policies on international criminal law within the ABA House of Delegates.
• Directed the International Criminal Court (ICC) Project, advancing US-ICC relations through education, advocacy, and legal support for international justice initiatives.
• Edited International Criminal Justice Today, a periodical informing global stakeholders on developments in international criminal justice.
Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), United NationsAssociate Legal Officer - Office of the Co-Prosecutors
Jan. 2009 - Dec. 2010Phnom Penh, Cambodia• Played a key role in the prosecution of Kaing Guek Eav (alias Duch) for crimes committed during the Khmer Rouge regime, contributing to his 35-year sentence for the torture and murder of over 12,000 detainees.
• Drafted key legal documents, including the Office of the Co-Prosecutor’s final submission in Case File 002, outlining legal charges for four senior Khmer Rouge leaders.
• Managed evidence and provided strategic legal advice to senior prosecutors in preparation for high-profile trials.
Sandra Saltrese-Miller and AssociatesAssociate Lawyer
Jul. 2008 - Dec. 2008Denver, Colorado, United States• Drafted criminal appeals for state trial convictions, which includes reviewing and analyzing the full trial record and pre and post trial documents, researching relevant statutory law and jurisprudence, and drafting extensive appellate briefs. • Handled criminal deportation / post-conviction relief cases, which require simultaneous representation of clients in federal immigration court and state criminal court in order to avoid deportation from the United States and/or confirmation of conviction.
Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia (ECCC), United NationsLegal Intern - Office of the Co-Prosecutors
Oct. 2007 - Apr. 2008Phnom Penh, Cambodia
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