Henna Bhandal

Henna focuses her practice on complex commercial litigation and international arbitration (commercial and investor-state), representing global companies in a wide range of matters. She also represents domestic and international companies in compliance matters, including investigations conducted internally and before government agencies. Henna has trial experience in California state court, including the preparation of direct- and cross-examinations, and motions in limine.

Produced research related to state obligations in respect of civilian casualties in foreign armed conflicts.

The IR team engages with countries bilaterally and with international multilateral organizations (e.g. G20/G7, OECD, UN, APEC). IR supports visits from foreign delegations as well as the participation of senior officials and ministers in international events. The team also provides advice to Global Affairs Canada and Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada.

Contributed to Canada's first ever Poverty Reduction Strategy, Opportunity for All. The Strategy is in line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal of reducing poverty by 50% by 2030.

I was also a primary contributor to Bill C-87, the legislation associated with Opportunity for All.

Department of Field Support/Department of Peacekeeping Operations .

Contributed to the diversification of Head and Deputy Head of Mission positions at all UN missions worldwide.

National Security Policy.

Canadian Studies Program Assistant.

Undergraduate Field Researcher - Armed UAVs in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia (Jan 2015 - Jun 2015)