Dr. Susan L. Karamanian

Dr. Susan L. Karamanian, Dean of the College of Law at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) in Qatar, is a distinguished figure in international law and legal education. With a career spanning leadership roles at American University of Sharjah and George Washington University Law School, Dr. Karamanian brings extensive expertise to her current position. Her involvement in key legal organizations, including the American Society of International Law and the Washington Foreign Law Society, underscores her influence in the field. Dr. Karamanian's academic contributions extend to lecturing at prestigious institutions worldwide and contributing to the UN Audiovisual Library of International Law. Her expertise encompasses international investment law, human rights, business transactions, and trade law. As a trustee of the Center for American and International Law and a member of influential organizations like the Council on Foreign Relations, Dr. Karamanian plays a pivotal role in shaping global legal discourse. Her work at HBKU is instrumental in advancing legal education in Qatar and the Middle East, while her international engagements continue to contribute significantly to global legal scholarship and practice.