Naira Grigoryan was born and raised in Armenia. She graduated from the American University of Armenia with a degree in law and began her professional career as a lawyer at the “Rural Finance Facility” under the Ministry of Finance.

In 2008, she moved to Saint Petersburg, Russia. From 2010 to 2012, she worked at the “Naryshkin Law Firm” as a legal assistant. In 2012, she successfully passed the bar qualification exam and obtained her attorney’s license. From 2012 to 2016, she was a member-attorney of the Saint Petersburg Bar Association, effectively handling both civil and criminal cases.

In 2016, she relocated to Moscow, where she currently serves as a member-attorney of the Moscow City Bar Association. Throughout her extensive legal career, she has consistently provided legal assistance and representation in criminal, administrative, and civil cases. For her professional dedication, she has received multiple certificates of appreciation from the Bar Associations of both Saint Petersburg and Moscow.

Since 2020, Naira has been the co-founder of the Armenian Lawyers’ Association, contributing to the strengthening of the Armenian legal community. Through the Association, she has provided pro bono legal assistance to Armenian citizens residing in the Russian Federation on migration, civil, and criminal matters, helping ensure the protection of their rights and raising legal awareness.

iGorts placement: Legal Department, Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia.