Parisa Behjat is an associate attorney at Blake Somers, LLC. She earned her Juris Doctor from New England Law | Boston, where she was a member of the Justice Sandra Day O’Connor Honors Program and participated in an international law study abroad program at the University of Galway. Prior to law school, Parisa earned a Master of Arts in Political Science, specializing in International Relations, from Queen’s University. She received her Honours Bachelor of Arts & Science with Distinction from the University of Toronto, where she majored in Political Science, minored in Near and Middle Eastern Civilizations, and completed a concentration in French. During her undergraduate studies, she also studied abroad in Tours, France. Before joining Blake Somers, Parisa served as a Hearing Officer for the City of Boston’s Public Works Department. She also gained experience as a Legal Intern with the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services and New England Law’s Legal Clinic. Parisa is admitted to practice law in Massachusetts and is fluent in French. Her academic and professional experiences have fostered a strong interest in helping clients navigate complex legal issues with practical guidance and thoughtful advocacy. Outside of the office, Parisa enjoys reading, solving puzzles, listening to podcasts, spending time with family and friends, and walking dogs whenever she has the opportunity.