Field of interest
Prof. Netta Barak-Corren
Dr. Omri Ben-Zvi
Education
PhD, Hebrew University (magna cum laude), 2016
LL.M, Hebrew University, 2013
LL.B (magna cum laude), Hebrew University, 2011
Prof. Eyal Benvenisti
Education
LL.B. The Hebrew University of Jerusalem
LL.M. Yale Law School
J.S.D. Yale Law School
Yael Cohen-Rimer
Yael’s academic journey commenced with the completion of her PhD thesis at the Hebrew University Law Faculty, under the mentorship of Prof. Barak Medina. Subsequently, she furthered her research pursuits through postdoctoral positions at the Safra Center for Ethics at Tel Aviv University, Harvard Law School under the mentorship of Prof. Lucie White, and the Minerva Center for Human Rights in the Child Rights Program. Prior to her academic pursuits, Yael gained valuable experience through an internship with the Honorable Dorit Beinish, Chief Justice of the Israeli Supreme Court, followed by a tenure as a community lawyer specializing in social benefits, housing, and individual insolvency. Her expertise has extended beyond academia, with governmental departments seeking her counsel on various public policy issues. Notable engagements include contributing to comparative research for the legislation of a new welfare law in Israel, training lawyers and judges in poverty-aware lawyering, and advising on the socio-economic impacts of renewable energy initiatives on impoverished communities.