International Criminal Court Bar Association

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My name is Vugar Gadimov (24.01.2000, Azerbaijan). I am an Affiliate Member of the ICCBA and an attorney admitted to the Bar Association of Azerbaijan in April 2025. I am actively engaged in defense work as counsel before various court instances in Azerbaijan. I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Law (2017–2021) and my Master’s degree in Transnational Criminal Law (2021–2023, English-taught) from Baku State University. I am currently a PhD candidate in Criminal Law and Criminology at the same university, where I have successfully passed my initial defense and completed the foundational coursework phase of my doctoral studies. My research focuses on “Omission as a Criminal-Legal Category.” In addition to my legal practice, I am involved in academic and pedagogical activities in International Criminal Law, teaching courses at various higher education institutions in Azerbaijan. I have written several academic articles and presented papers at international conferences on criminal law and criminological issues. I have more than three years of professional experience as an assistant lawyer prior to becoming a full practitioner. My focus has always been on supporting defense teams and contributing to the improvement of legal practice. If elected to the Counsel Support Staff Committee, I will work to strengthen the role of Affiliate and Associate Members, promote better coordination, and contribute to professional development opportunities that enhance the efficiency of ICC defense teams.

Haneen is an international criminal law practitioner from Syria; she has experience in the defence in the International Criminal Court (ICC) and the Kosovo Specialist Chambers. She is currently part of the defence team of Mr. Ali Abd Al Rahman as a legal assistant. Prior to her current position, she was a member of the defence teams of Mr Mokom and Mr. Al Hassan. Haneen has experience working on SGBV (UN Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence), reparations, and a wide range of procedural issues related to international criminal proceedings, namely disclosure and management of evidence. Haneen is a graduate of LLM Public International Law from Leiden University and the Sorbonne.

Eva Kalb is a French and Dutch jurist in international criminal law who has been a part of Mr. Abd-Al-Rahman’s Defence team at the ICC since November 2021. Prior to being a Legal Assistant in the Abd-Al-Rahman Defence, she started her international career as an intern in the Defence team of Mr. Patrice-Édouard Ngaïssona. Eva holds an LLM in International and Transnational Criminal Law from the University of Amsterdam (Cum Laude) as well as two Masters respectively in International and European Law as well as French and English Law both from the Université Paris X Nanterre. She also holds an LLB from the University of Essex in French and English law, obtained with First Class Honours. Eva’s domestic experience in France includes working alongside a criminal lawyer in Paris (Cabinet 7bac) and with investigative judges at the Tribunal Judiciaire of Nanterre (France). She speaks English, French and Spanish fluently.

Ukrainian advocate with 28 years of experience in international and criminal law. Member 16033 of Nederlandse Juristen-Vereniging (NJV) since 2025. Official lobbyist in Ukraine. As an Affiliate Member of the International Criminal Court Bar Association (ICCBA) since 2022, I am passionate about supporting counsel in international proceedings, particularly in war crimes and complex criminal cases. My expertise aligns with the Counsel Support Staff Committee's mission to enhance professional standards and assistance for ICC practitioners. Languages: English, Ukrainian, Dutch, russian. Education: Master's in International Law (Swiss Montreux Business School); Master's in International Transport Law (Odesa Maritime Academy); Master of State Administration (Odesa Law Academy). Additional studies: Doctor of Business Administration, Master's in Computer Science (Atlanta College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, USA). Advanced courses at Harvard University (American Government: Constitutional Foundations), Leiden University (International Law in Action), Lund University (European Business Law), and USAID (Law of War). Professional Experience: attorney at Key Legal Factors B.V. (Netherlands) – providing war crimes advisory and legal support for international clients. Barrister Bureau of Denys Keshkentiy (Ukraine, 2012–2024) – defended clients in high-profile criminal trials, including extradition and organised crime cases, ensuring fair proceedings amid challenges. Arbitrator, International Arbitration and Cryptography Chamber (London, UK). Legal expert, Ministry of Infrastructure and Communications of Ukraine (2002–2005). Lecturer in finance, investigation, and tax legislation at Odesa Maritime Academy (2006–2010). Public Service: Member of the Board, Ukrainian Maritime Bar Association; Chairman, Trade Union of Ukrainian Lawyers. Member of Public Councils for Ukraine's Ministries of Justice, Foreign Affairs, Customs and Transport. Pioneered online court procedures and digital legal signatures globally. I am committed to advancing ICCBA's goals through innovative support for counsel, drawing on my multinational experience in defence, compliance, arbitration, and crisis management.

Dr. Poorhashemi is an expert in international criminal law, environmental law, human rights, and humanitarian law, recognized by the International Criminal Court (ICC). He serves on the Counsel Support Staff Committee at the International Criminal Court Bar Association (ICCBA), enhancing practitioner support systems. As President of the Canadian Institute for International Law Expertise (CIFILE), he advances global legal frameworks. Dr. Poorhashemi, a prolific legal scholar, practitioner, and educator, is Editor-in-Chief of the CIFILE Journal of International Law (CJIL), fostering legal scholarship. He earned his Ph.D. in International Law from the University of Strasbourg (2005) and completed a Postdoctoral Fellowship at UQAM University (2013). For over a decade, he taught international law, arbitration, and dispute resolution as an assistant professor at IAU. His extensive legal work spans multiple jurisdictions, significantly influencing international law's global development.

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