Marianna Bezhanyan

I am a law student at Duke University School of Law, pursuing JD/LLM in International and Comparative Law, and a graduate of the University of California, Los Angeles. My academic and research interests focus on international law, with particular emphasis on economic sanctions, export controls, immigration, and surveillance. I am interested in how legal frameworks shape global governance, national security, and the movement of people and information across borders.
My experience includes working with the research services team at a corporate law firm, where I supported legal research and analysis, as well as contributing to work with the UCLA Center for the Study of International Migration. Through these roles, I have developed a strong foundation in interdisciplinary research and a sustained interest in the intersection of regulatory regimes and individual rights in an increasingly interconnected world.