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.
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.
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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.
Support IABA FoundationEvents
Third Annual Yalda Celebration & Award Dinner
December 2, 2025
IABA DC is thrilled to host our Third Annual Yalda Celebration & Award Dinner on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, from 6:00–9:00 PM ET, taking place at Crowell & Moring LLP in Washington...
2025 Know Your Rights Webinar on Employment Law
September 22, 2025
Join the Iranian American Bar Association’s Washington DC Chapter (IABA DC) for an informative webinar covering key employment law topics, including recent developments, remote work...
2025 Know Your Rights Webinar on Immigration
September 9, 2025
IABA DC and the Public Affairs Alliance of Iranian Americans are honored to be joined by Paris Etemadi Scott of PARS Equality Center, Yalda Hajavi...
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.
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Latest News & Posts
IABA Resource: Temporary Family Visitation Act
Legal Advisory | December 11, 2025
On December 11, 2025, the Temporary Family Visitation Act was reintroduced in the 119th Congress in both the House and Senate. This...
IABA Resource: USCIS Policy Alert PM-602-0192
Legal Advisory | December 4, 2025
IABA has published a new report breaking down USCIS Policy Alert PM-602-0192 and what it means for our community. Access the resource...
IABA Celebrates the Release of Iranian Asylum Seeker After Prolonged Detention
Press Release | November 25, 2025
The Iranian American Bar Association celebrates the release of Melika Olya after nearly three years in ICE detention. We commend the Center...
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS: Interactions with ICE and Law Enforcement
Legal Advisory | October 23, 2025
With immigration enforcement actions increasing nationwide, it’s more important than ever to know your rights. IABA has prepared a Know Your Rights...
IABA Resource: Explaining the Supreme Court’s Decision in Noem v. Vasquez-Perdomo
Legal Advisory | September 9, 2025
The Supreme Court’s decision in Noem v. Vasquez-Perdomo, issued on September 8, 2025, allows immigration officers to resume “roving patrols” in Los...
IABA Resource: Explaining the Supreme Court’s Decision in Trump v. CASA Inc.
Legal Advisory | June 28, 2025
The Supreme Court’s decision in Trump v. CASA, issued in a case involving birthright citizenship, limits the power of federal courts to...
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