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Marissa is an international criminal and human rights lawyer. She works on strategic litigation on behalf of survivors of atrocity crimes and human rights violations, including dissidents, political prisoners, and survivor-communities. She currently serves as Legal Advisor with Project Expedite Justice’s Ukraine program, and has a strong pro bono practice advising NGOs on investigating and prosecuting atrocity crimes. She is also admitted to the International Criminal Court's List of Assistants to Counsel. Marissa has worked on rule of law initiatives relating to conflicts in Iraq, Syria, Ukraine, Russia, Libya, Iran, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Bangladesh, and Seychelles. She previously led a truth commission's Reparations Unit and worked in the ICC's Office of the Prosecutor. She zealously seeks justice and healing through victim-centered and trauma-informed practices.