Naghmeh (Norah) Javadpour is an Iranian attorney joining us from the International Dispute Resolution LL.M. at Humboldt University. She earned her LL.B. and LL.M. from the University of Tehran and completed her Ph.D. in Iran, focusing on investor-state dispute settlement (ISDS). As a legal and contract counsel for Iranian energy companies, she gained experience in contract negotiation, drafting, and management. She now seeks to deepen her specialization and practice in international arbitration.
Norah speaks Persian and English, and began learning Deutsch in October.
We look very much forward to working with Norah and have so many questions…
What was your first job?
I taught high school students while attending university.
Breakfast or dinner?
Breakfast.
What do you cook when you spontaneously have friends over for dinner?
I would cook a simple and delicious Iranian dish called “Adasi,” made with onion, potato, and lentils.
Mountains or Seaside?
Mountains.
If you could meet someone famous, dead or alive, who would it be?
Sadhguro.
Which was your favorite place to live so far?
The Hague, Netherlands.
Digital or analogue?
Digital.
Favorite time of day?
Morning.
Window or aisle seat?
Window.
Country you wish to visit?
England.
What song will always get you on the dancefloor?
On the floor.
Good advice you’ve received?
Do not betray yourself.
Biggest pet peeve?
People chewing loudly.
Most played on your music playlist right now?
Ebi songs (Iranian singer).
Favorite (public) holiday?
Christmas.
Last new thing you learned?
Body never lies.
Which movie can you watch over and over?
EVERYBODY KNOWS by Asghar Farhadi.
Three words to describe Berlin?
Cool, multi-cultural, vibrant.
Three words to describe your hometown [Tehran]?
Warm, crowded, lively.
Night owl or early bird?
Early bird.
Favorite pizza topping?
Olives.
