The Herischi Human Rights Law Center is steadfastly committed to advancing international justice through human rights litigation. We tirelessly pursue justice for victims of torture, extrajudicial killings, hostage-taking, and other grave abuses, leveraging every available legal avenue to secure success for our clients in U.S. courts and international forums. As one of the few law firms explicitly focused on human rights litigation, our unique experience in wielding legal tools from diverse perspectives has shaped the foundation of the Herischi Human Rights Law Center.

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Our primary mission is to prioritize our clients’ interests and their pursuit of justice. On a broader scale, we are dedicated to advancing human rights litigation, amplifying the voices of victims, and engaging with international bodies to drive systemic change. We employ legal strategies to access international mechanisms whenever possible, contributing to the evolution of both international human rights law and U.S. legal frameworks.

We litigate our cases under a robust framework of U.S. laws, including the Torture Victim Protection Act (TVPA), the Alien Tort Claims Act (ATCA), the Anti-Terrorism Act (ATA) as amended by the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act (JASTA), the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA) terrorism exception, and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). These legal instruments empower us to hold perpetrators and state actors accountable, ensuring that victims of human rights abuses receive the justice and remedies they deserve.

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We take immense pride in our track record of holding perpetrators accountable. In a landmark case, we secured a judgment against the Islamic Republic of Iran for the torture of prominent figures who devoted their lives to fostering a just society. For instance, in the case of Mr. Abbas Amir-Entezam, Iran’s longest-serving political prisoner, the U.S. Federal Court for the District of Columbia ruled that Iran tortured him, causing significant harm to him and his three children. The court awarded our clients $19,500,000. Similarly, in the case of Mr. Isa Saharkhiz, arrested and tortured following Iran’s 2009 presidential election, the court entered a $2,500,000 judgment against Iran. In another significant victory, we represented Ms. Mehrangiz Kar and the daughters of renowned journalist Mr. Siamak Pourzand, tortured brutally by Iranian agents, securing a judgment exceeding $34,000,000. Additionally, when Ms. Masih Alinejad’s brother was arrested and tortured to silence her, we pursued action against Iran, resulting in a court ruling that awarded her $3,325,000.

 

At the Herischi Human Rights Law Center, we stand resolute in our mission to deliver justice, uphold human dignity, and create lasting impact through the power of the law.

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