Henna Shah

Henna J. Shah is a practicing attorney in New York City. She holds a Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law and a Master of Laws in International Human Rights from Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law. She also received a Bachelor of Science and Arts in Biology, a Certificate in Business Foundations, and a Minor in Government from The University of Texas at Austin. Her legal experience includes working for the United Nations, the United States Government, non-governmental organizations, and legal clinics all over the world. She currently holds leadership positions with the American Bar Association, American Society of International Law, and Federal Bar Association. As well, she serves on the Rose Council of Wake Forest University School of Law. Her legal practice and scholarship focus on public international law, specifically international human rights law, international criminal law, international humanitarian law, and international transportation law. She has authored a book, a book chapter, and several legal articles on international human rights law, international criminal law, international humanitarian law, and outer space law topics.