Alka Pradhan

Alka Pradhan is a highly accomplished individual with a strong academic background in law and international relations.

She holds a Juris Doctorate (JD) in Law from Columbia Law School, a Master of Laws (LLM) in International Human Rights Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science, a Master of Arts (MA) in International Law with a focus on South Asia Studies from The Johns Hopkins University - Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS), and a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Relations from The Johns Hopkins University.

Alka has a diverse professional experience having served as the Human Rights Counsel for Guantanamo Bay Military Commissions at the United States Department of Defense, a Lecturer at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, Counterterrorism Counsel at Reprieve US, Counsel for the Task Force on Detainee Treatment at The Constitution Project, an Associate at White & Case, and a Consultant for the Human Rights Committee at the United Nations.

Her contributions to various organizations highlight her expertise in human rights, international law, counterterrorism, and detainee treatment issues. Alka's background and experiences reflect her commitment to promoting justice, human rights, and legal advocacy.