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Education

Juris Doctor, DePaul University College of Law - Class of 2014

  • Concentration in international and comparative law

  • Coursework in human trafficking and gender-based violence

  • Fellowship with the International Human Rights Law Institute, including on-site work at the United Nations in Geneva

  • Study Abroad in Beijing, China: Summer 2012

    Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Class of 2011

  • Major in International Studies

  • Minors in Political Science & Islamic World Studies

  • Customized concentration in International Human Rights Law

  • Study Abroad in Cairo, Egypt: Fall 2009

Certifications

  • Movement Power and Infrastructure Institute - Muslims for Just Futures (MJF) - September 2025

  • Law & Leadership Summer Program - KARAMAH Muslim Women Lawyers for Human Rights - July 2025 

  • Grant Seeking Essentials Training Certificate - Center for Nonprofit Management (CNM) - July 2024

  • National Lawyers Guild Legal Observer Training - May 2024

  • New American Leaders - Ready to Lead Midwest 2024 Training - January 2024

  • Certificate in Interfaith Leadership: Interfaith America - August 2023

  • Teaching & Learning Certificate: Depaul University - October 2022

  • Court Certified Mediation Training Certificate: Center for Conflict Resolution (CCR) - June 2022

  • Emotional & Social Intelligence Training: Wright Foundation - December 2020

  • Racial Equity and Liberation 6-Part Training Completion: Movement to End Violence - June 2020

  • Leadership Development Training: American Muslim Civic Leadership Institute (AMCLI) - September 2018

  • 40-hour Domestic Violence Training: Prairie State Legal Services - November 2015

  • Restorative Justice Skills Series: DePaul University College of Law - December 2013

Testimonials

  • “You have this way about you that puts people at ease because you're so knowledgeable and when you're going through a crisis, it's good to have someone on your side who can help you piece things together in a calm and collected way.”

    Farhanah, 2024

  • “Just finished she was very helpful and now I’m very satisfied. She assured me that our attorney is on the right path. Also recommended mediation which I am all for it. Thanks again I don’t think I need to talk to another attorney.”

    June 2023 (name omitted for confidentiality)

  • “It was incredibly good to talk to you! Thank you so much for taking the time to explain stuff to me. You're very good at doing that.”

    February 2024 (name omitted for confidentiality)

  • "You’ve given me a lot of peace of mind and now I know how to protect myself and my daughter. "

    Sophia, 2025

  • Ms. Kinza Khan went above and beyond in her help with me. She was extremely knowledgeable, accessible, approachable and I greatly appreciated her candor and heartfelt concern for me and my case. goes here

    December 2025 (name omitted for confidentiality)

  • If you’re trying to file your divorce and not sure where to start, you’ve come to the right place! Ms. Khan organized every aspect of it and gave me all the tools I would need to have the smoothest process possible. If you’re looking for a kind and empathetic lawyer, look no further!

    Nur, June 2024