Kyfork Aghobjian

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About Kyfork Aghobjian

I am an attorney and Ph.D. legal scholar with 15+ years of experience at the intersection of civil litigation, human rights advocacy, and global education. Based in Los Angeles, I represent plaintiffs in complex mass tort and environmental exposure litigation, while also advancing international law, genocide prevention, and human rights accountability. Previously, I served as Senior Programme Manager and Lead Trainer at KAICIID, where I designed and led training for over 600 lecturers & leaders across 100+ countries, managed ~$2M annual program budgets. I also built and coordinated a 45+ university global network on dialogue and peace education. My academic background includes a Ph.D. in Law (University of Vienna), LL.M. in U.S. Law (George Mason University, Antonin Scalia Law School), and LL.M. in International Law (University of London, SOAS). These experiences, coupled with my litigation and advocacy work, have equipped me to lead at the nexus of law, education, and justice. Mission & Values I am justice-driven, interculturally fluent (English, Armenian, Arabic, Turkish), and committed to trauma-informed and inclusive leadership. My career is guided by integrity, professionalism, and a dedication to equity and human dignity—whether in the courtroom, the classroom, or global advocacy. Get in Touch Currently serving as an attorney in civil litigation while continuing my international law and human rights work, I welcome opportunities to collaborate with professionals, institutions, and communities committed to advancing justice and equity.