Nora Mardirossian

Nora Mardirossian is a senior legal researcher at CCSI, leading projects on environmental sustainability and human rights in international business and finance. Prior to joining CCSI, they conducted research on responsible business conduct and advised multinational companies on their approaches to meeting international human rights expectations through work at Shift and Triponel Consulting. Nora also researched the role of institutional investors in driving ESG reporting at the Columbia Water Center and promoted accountability for environmental and human rights impacts in development finance at Accountability Counsel. They conducted legal research for UN Special Procedures mandates related to sustainable development and for the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights’ business and human rights team. They hold a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of California, Santa Barbara, and a Juris Doctor with a concentration in international law from University of California, Hastings College of the Law. They are admitted to the bar in California.