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Emma Broches

Emma Broches

Intern, Office of Israel and Palestinian Affairs

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Attorney-Adviser at U.S. Department of State

  • Education

    • C.V. Starr - Middlebury School in the Middle East - Egypt

      2012 - 2012

      Arabic language pledge study abroad program

    • The Dalton School

      1995 - 2010

    • Amherst College

      2010 - 2014
      Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) History Magna Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa

      Activities and Societies: Study Abroad Peer Advisor Thesis: Islamic Tradition Under Scrutiny: The Muslim Brotherhood and the 'Woman Question' in Contemporary Egypt

    • American University of Beirut

      2012 - 2012

      Intensive Arabic coursework at the CAMES Summer Arabic Program

    • Harvard Law School

      2017 - 2020
      Doctor of Law - JD

      Activities and Societies: Harvard International Law Journal (Executive Editor); HLS Advocates for Human Rights (Co-President); Research Assistant for Project on International Law and Armed Conflict

  • Experience

    • U.S. Department of State

      May 2013 - Aug 2013
      Intern, Office of Israel and Palestinian Affairs

    • Weil, Gotshal & Manges LLP

      Jun 2014 - Jul 2015
      Litigation Paralegal

      Involved in all aspects of litigation support including legal research, cite checking, and document preparation. Prepared deposition exhibits and drafted correspondence and other legal documents for pro bono prisoner rights case.

    • Jordan Binational Fulbright Commission

      Sept 2015 - Aug 2016
      Fulbright Research Fellow

      Awarded Critical Language Enhancement Award to study Arabic at the Qasid Institute. Conducted research on how women’s Islamic education influences their conception of Islam and their role in society.Volunteered with International Refugee Assistance Project as a an intake interviewer and with the Collateral Repair Project as a teacher for urban refugees.

    • Humanitarian Research Services

      Feb 2016 - Jun 2016
      Research and Translation Intern

      Conducted data analysis of conflict events and compiled daily reports on locales in Syria. Translated interview transcripts and IFE reports from Arabic to English for client database. Drafted reports on cultural property and archeological sites in Syria to support local conservation efforts.

    • MAYDAY RESCUE - Saving Lives & Strengthening Communities

      Jul 2016 - Jun 2017
      Project Officer

      Delivered presentations, translated, and engaged with stakeholders, civil defense, and government representatives. Planned, coordinated, and delivered activities for White Helmet training programs and Syrian engagement centers. Assisted civil defenders in documentation of ceasefire and war crime violations.

    • International Organization

      May 2018 - Aug 2018
      Chayes International Public Service Fellow

      Investigated war crimes and crimes against humanity in areas of ongoing conflict.

    • WilmerHale

      May 2019 - Jul 2019
      Summer Associate

    • U.S. Department of State

      Jul 2019 - Aug 2019
      Intern, Office of the Legal Adviser

    • U.S. District Court

      Aug 2020 - Aug 2021
      Law Clerk

    • U.S. Department of State

      Oct 2021 - now
      Attorney-Adviser

      Officer of the Legal Adviser

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Official Apprentice Mediator

      New York State

    • Fulbright Scholarship 2015-2016

      U.S. Department of State
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  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Emma Broches
      Chayes International Public Service Fellowship - May 2018
    • Awarded to Emma Broches
      Fulbright U.S. Student Award - 2015
    • Awarded to Emma Broches
      Latham Scholarship in Public Service Amherst College Political Science Department 2013
    • Awarded to Emma Broches
      The Sally Kadifa-Rathmann Family Foundation Summer Fellowship Amherst College May 2012