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Ara Zohrabyan

Date and Place of Birth

On April 12, 1978, Yerevan, Republic of Armenia

Education:

Scientific Title:

Theme: “Means of proof in the Civil Procedure of the Republic of Armenia

Work and Professional Activity:

From 2016 Russian-Armenian (Slavonic) University, Member of the Specialized Council-Law 063
Since 2013 – Chairman of the RA Chambers of Advocates;
Since 2013 – Chairman of the Certifying Committee of the RA Chamber of Advocates;
Since 2013- Chairman of the Management Council of the RA Chamber of Advocates;
Since 2012- Lecturer of the RA School of Advocates;
From 2012 to 2013 – Member of the Commission established on 08.02.2012 within the scope of memorandum executed by/between the RA Chamber of Advocate and the RA Police, Coordinator of the RA Chamber of Advocates;
From 2010 to 2013- Expert of the Program “Support for legal reforms in Eastern Partnership Countries” of the Council of Europe;
From 2010 to 2013- Coordinator of the Scientific-research Center adjunct to the RA Chamber of Advocates;
Since 2009 – Chairman of the “Zohrabyan & Partners” Law Firm, LLC
Since 2009- Lecturer in the Gladzor University of Yerevan,
From 2007 to 2013- Deputy Chairman of the RA Chamber of Advocates,
From 2007 to 2013- Member of the Board the RA Chamber of Advocates;
From 2006 to 2010- Member of the Board of “LONDONYEREVAN CO” Insurance Co.Ltd;
From 2005-2011- Lecturer in Yerevan Manc University;
From 2002-2009- General Director of the Office;
Since 2001- License of Advocate’s Activity;
From 2000 to 2002- Lawyer of the Office;
From 1999 to 2002- Lawyer in “Yerevan machine-tool manufacturing union” OJSC

Participation in National and International Projects and/or Trainings:

From 2010 to 2013- Expert of the Program “Support for legal reforms in Eastern Partnership Countries” of the Council of Europe;
In 2011- Topic “Legal Consequences of the Constitutional Court Decisions in the Strengthening Constitutionality in the Country”, the 16th International Conference;
In 2011 – Expert in the Project “Let’s Get Corruption Out of Our Life”;
In 2007- Seminar entitled “Armenia Commercial Law and Economic Regulation Program (Bearing Point” and “Commercial Arbitration in Armenia”;
February, 2010- Educational Program entitled “Round Table with the judges of the European Court of Human Rights” organized by the Center for International Protection;
From January to February, 2006 – Trainings entitled “Mediation process” organized by ABA CEELI.
From February to March, 2001 – Trainings for Advocates organized by the American University of Armenia.

Coordinated and Initiated Programs and trainings:

From 2012 to 2016: Trainings in the RA Chamber of Advocates entitled: “Evidences and a proof procedure in the Civil Proceedings”;
From 2012 to 2016: Lecturing in the RA Chamber of Advocates entitled: “Evidences and a proof procedure in the Civil Proceedings” and “Practical suggestions for preparation of claims and responses to the claims”;
April 2012: Seminar- Discussion with judges on not keeping records while resolving the matter of acceptance of the Cassation appeals;
May 2012: Seminar- Discussion with judges on judicial practice concerning the preparation of the case for court examination;
December 2012: Seminar “Third-Party participation in national and international proceedings. The culture and development of presenting Amicus Curiae in the Republic of Armenia”;
April –September, 2012: “On promoting to submit amicus curiae to the RA Constitution and European Court of Human Rights”;
From 2009 to 2016: Lecturing in Yerevan Gladzor University (Bachelor and Master) – Name of the Course: “Civil Procedure”;
In 2007: Seminar “Alternative Dispute Resolution” organized by the RA Chamber of Advocates and ABA/CEELI for advocates.
From 2006 to 2008: Educational training “Civil Procedure” organized for the Legal Department of the RA Central Bank.

Other Activities:

In 2014: Upon the RA President’s Decree was appointed as a member of Contest Commission responsible for nominating candidates by the Republic of Armenia for the post of judge at the European Court of Human Rights;
In 2006: Upon the Prime Minister’s Decree was involved in the intergovernmental working group/commission/ established for drafting law “On the usage of the industrial and heavy outputs “The Usage of the Industrial and Heavy Outputs”.
In 2006: Upon the RA President’s Decree was involved in the working group/commission/ for the purpose of elaborating the Draft Concept of the judicial reforms and the Draft legal paper.

Professional Honors:

Marital Status:

Married, has three sons and a daughter

Ara Zohrabayn