Where Heritage Meets Opportunity

The Iranian American Bar Association fosters networking, growth, and giving back through a community dedicated to professional excellence and cultural pride.

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Our Mission

The IABA is the only national association of Iranian-American judges, attorneys, legal scholars, and law students in the U.S. with over 1,500 members and eight chapters nationwide. The IABA’s mission is threefold:

TO EDUCATE

our community about legal issues of interest and ensure that the public and our representatives are informed on such matters;

TO PROTECT

and advance the legal rights of Iranian Americans and other minority communities;

TO FOSTER

and promote the achievements of Iranian American legal professionals.

The IABA has quickly risen as a premier minority bar association and has been at the forefront of protecting the rights of Iranian-Americans and other minorities, whether in courtrooms or in meetings with our elected officials.

Our Initiatives

Networking & Mentorship

Building a connected, diverse legal community through events that foster growth and support.

Student Scholarships

Offering financial support to law students, including those dedicated to public service careers.

Advocacy & Coalition Building

Leading efforts to improve immigration and other laws that affect our community.

Training & Legal Education

Hosting sessions on key legal issues impacting Iranian and other minority groups.

Celebrating Achievements

Recognizing our members’ accomplishments in fields like politics, tech, and the judiciary.

IABA

About IABA

The Iranian American Bar Association (“IABA”) was formed in 2000 in the District of Columbia. Having begun with one chapter and only four founding members, IABA has grown to include eight chapters nationwide and a membership of prominent attorneys, law students, and members of the judiciary.

IABA is a professional organization that seeks to educate and inform the Iranian-American community about legal issues of interest and to ensure that the American public at large, our local representatives, and other government officials are fully and accurately informed on legal matters of interest and concern to the Iranian-American community. IABA also strives to foster and promote the achievements of Iranian-American lawyers and other legal professionals. IABA is an independent, non-religious, and apolitical organization. IABA is not a lobbying or advocacy group; it is primarily an educational organization.

IABA Chapters

  • Los Angeles
  • New York
  • N. California
  • Orange County
  • Phoenix
  • San Diego
  • Washington, D.C.
  • Southeast

IABA Foundation

The Iranian American Bar Association Foundation (IABA Foundation) was formed in 2013 as the charitable affiliate organization of the Iranian American Bar Association (IABA). The objectives of this corporation are to carry out various charitable and educational activities within the Iranian-American community and to support IABA, as a professional organization. IABA, established in the year 2000, has grown to include nine chapters throughout the US, with a membership of over 1500 prominent attorneys, law students, law professors and members of the judiciary.

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Join IABA And Unlock Exclusive Benefits for Your Career and Community

Becoming an IABA member connects you with a powerful network of Iranian-American legal professionals, from judges to law students. You’ll gain exclusive access to the national attorney directory, enhancing your visibility and professional reach. Join us in supporting future leaders with scholarships and mentorship programs, all while advocating for laws that protect our community.

Board of Directors

Yasmin Bigdeli

Yasmin Bigdeli

President Emeritus

San Diego Representative

Babak Yousefzadeh

Babak Yousefzadeh

President

Member At-Large

Setareh Mortazavi

Setareh Mortazavi

Internal Vice President

Member At-Large

Payam Saljoughian

Payam Saljoughian

External Vice President

Member At-Large

Roujin Mozaffarimehr

Roujin Mozaffarimehr

Treasurer

Member At-Large

Shirin Afsous

Shirin Afsous

Rapid Response Director

Washington D.C. Representative

Penney Azizi

Penney Azizi

Membership Director

Los Angeles Representative

Eemaan Jalili

Eemaan Jalili

Fundraising Director

Orange County Representative

Tara Khani

Tara Khani

Mentorship Director

South East Representative

Ati Alipour

Ati Alipour

Social Media Director

New York Representative

Arash Tavanaei

Arash Tavanaei

MCLE Director

Phoenix Representative

Paniz Karimpour

Paniz Karimpour

Student Director

NIALSA Representative

IABA Board of Advisors

Chair Babak Yousefzadeh

Babak Hoghooghi

Ali Mojdehi

Robert Babayi

Ramin Montazeri

Hon. Ashley Drake

Niki Khoshzamir

Tanaz Salehi

Lili Khozeimeh

John Tehranian

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