Alya Zoabi

A practicing lawyer and doctoral researcher whose work sits at the intersection of law, society, and lived experience. Trained in law and deeply engaged in community-based inquiry, she navigates both the courtroom and the research field with a shared commitment: examining how legal structures shape everyday realities, particularly within Palestinian communities in Israel.

Alongside her legal practice, Zoabi’s academic work explores questions of representation, voice, and justice, with a focus on the human dimensions often obscured by formal legal discourse. Her approach bridges professional advocacy with critical reflection, drawing on interdisciplinary perspectives that connect law to culture, identity, and social life.