Beka Feathers

International Law; Democracy-Building; Good Governance

Graduation Year:

’06

Location:

Washington, D.C.

Education:

Lewis & Clark college(s) graduated from:
College of Arts and Sciences

Other graduate degrees and institutions:
MALD (The Fletcher School @ Tufts University); JD (Washington College of Law @ American University)

Areas of Expertise:

Government/Public Administration, International Affairs & Development, Law

Current Employer:

Public International Law & Policy Group (PILPG)

Job Description:

I work for a pro bono law firm that provides free legal advice to developing and post-conflict states. I work primarily in the areas of peace negotiations and constitution drafting. I have worked on projects in Yemen, South Sudan, Syria, Burma, Georgia, and Kosovo. I am currently the Program Manager for PILPG’s Yemen programs, and work also with some of our South Sudan programs. I have advised clients on a range of issues, including constitution-drafting, post-conflict transitional governance, peace negotiations, judicial reform, and anti-corruption policy.

Involvement while in college:

Editor in Chief of the Pioneer Log, President of Model UN, Co-Chair of the International Affairs Symposium.

A member of L&C Net on LinkedIn:

Yes

Preferred method of contact:

Email

Can be contacted for the following:

Informational interviews, Internship opportunities, Job opportunities