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Shima Talebipour
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Summary
Specialized in social security and human rights law, with extensive research and editing experience. Active participation in international seminars and collaboration on Social and human rights initiatives reflects a strong commitment to enhancing legal and social frameworks.
Overview
3
3
Languages
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief of the Department of Legal Studies
Social Security Organization Of Iran
Tehran, Tehran
10.2012 - 09.2023
- Led legal research and analysis related to social security law, labour law, administrative law, and human rights.
- Prepared legal opinions, analytical reports, policy recommendations, and responses to complex legal inquiries.
- Reviewed and analyzed legislation, regulations, administrative directives, and legal documents.
- Coordinated with legal experts, researchers, and governmental institutions on regulatory issues.
- Supervised preparation and quality review of legal publications and professional documents.
- Contributed to improving consistency and clarity in the interpretation and implementation of social security regulations.
Senior Legal Researcher, Persian Language Editor &
Social Security Organization Of Iran
Tehran, Iran
02.2009 - 09.2023
- Edited and proofread hundreds of Persian academic, legal, and policy documents.
- Evaluated Persian grammar, syntax, spelling, terminology, style, and coherence of specialized texts.
- Improved linguistic accuracy, readability, and consistency of research articles, books, and official publications.
- Standardized legal terminology and editorial practices across documents.
- Collaborated with university professors, legal scholars, and researchers.
- Managed editorial review processes and ensured publication-ready quality.
Legal Supervisory Member – Regulatory Consolidatio
Social Security Organization Of Iran
Tehran, Tehran
03.2020 - 02.2023
- Served as a Legal Supervisory Member in multiple expert working groups responsible for the Organization’s Regulatory Consolidation, Summarization, and Codification Project.
- Participated in the legal review, analysis, summarization, and codification of more than 2,000 circulars, administrative directives, executive instructions, and regulatory documents.
- Contributed to consolidating these documents into 43 comprehensive regulatory circulars, improving accessibility, consistency, and uniform interpretation of regulations.
- Reviewed legal compliance and consistency with social security legislation and administrative principles.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of legal experts, policy specialists, and senior administrators.
- Contributed to a nationally recognized project that received the Certificate of Merit for Good Practice from the International Social Security Association (ISSA).
Attorney at Law
Iranian Central Bar Association
Tehran, Iran
01.2013 - 2023
- Licensed attorney specializing in public law, labour law, administrative law, and social security law.
- Conducted legal research and prepared legal analyses and professional opinions.
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents and provided legal interpretation.
Scientific and Literary Editor
Social Security Organization
, Iran
01.2006 - 01.2023
- Edited specialized articles in social security law, enhancing clarity and accuracy for target audience.
- Edited and proofread documents for clarity and adherence to organizational guidelines.
- Collaborated with teams to develop content for public communications and outreach.
- Managed editorial calendar to ensure timely publication of materials and updates.
Translator & Researcher
UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, Peace and Democracy – Shahid Beheshti University, Iran
Tehran, Iran
09.2001 - 06.2008
- Collaborated as a translator and researcher with the UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, Peace and Democracy in Iran.
- Translated and reviewed academic and research materials related to human rights, democracy, peace studies, and legal education.
- Conducted research and analysis on human rights topics and contributed to academic projects and publications.
- Assisted in preparing bilingual educational and research materials for international and academic initiatives.
- Reviewed specialized Persian and English texts to ensure linguistic accuracy, conceptual consistency, and appropriate terminology.
- Supported academic communication between Iranian researchers and international human rights programs.
- Contributed to the development and dissemination of human rights education materials.
Translator & Researcher
UNDP
Tehran, Iran
11.2005 - 10.2007
- Translated official Persian and English documents related to international development projects.
- Conducted terminology research to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Reviewed bilingual materials for semantic accuracy and cultural appropriateness.
- Supported development of bilingual communication materials.
- Collaborated on the National Child Rights Institution Project.
Translator and Researcher
UNDP
, Iran
01.2005 - 03.2007
- Translated official documents for international projects and policies.
- Conducted terminological research to ensure translation quality and consistency across projects.
- Reviewed source documents prior to translation to ensure clarity.
- Proofread and revised translated documents for accuracy.
- Confirmed consistency of technical terms during translation revisions.
- Ensured accurate language usage and cultural context through team collaboration.
- Assisted in developing bilingual communication materials to support various initiatives.
- Collaborated with UNDP office in Iran to enhance national child rights institution project outcomes.
Participant
UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, Peace and Democracy
Strasbourg, France
06.2004 - 07.2004
- Participated in international seminar on human rights in Strasbourg, France, selected by UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, Peace, and Democracy at Shahid Beheshti University to enhance understanding of global human rights issues.
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services.
Education
Ph.D. - Public Law
Shiraz University
Shiraz, Iran09-2023
Master's Degree - Human Rights
Shahid Beheshti University
Iran09-2006
Bachelor's Degree - Juridical Law
University of Shahid Beheshti
Iran09-2002
Skills
- Editing services
- Technical writing
- Content strategy
- Documentation management
- Research methodologies
- Critical thinking
- Team collaboration
- Critical thinking
Publications
Books
1. Human Rights Education
Role: Co-author
Original Author: Dr. Bagher Ansari
Publisher: Majd Publications
Commissioned by: UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, Peace and Democracy, Shahid Beheshti University
Year of Publication: 2009
2. One Hundred and Twenty Articles on Social Security Law
Role: Author
Co-authors: Dr. Omran Naeimi; Dr. Mohammad Reza Javan Jafari
Publisher: Higher Institute of Social Security Research
Year of Publication: 2025
3. Social Security Law in the Field of Implementation
Role: Author (in collaboration with a group of researchers)
Publisher: Social Security Organization of Iran
Year of Publication: Spring 2025
1. “The Impact of Transferred Insurance Records on the Social Security Organization for Access to Benefits under the Social Security Act”
Journal: Social Security Law Quarterly
Volume: 3
Issue: 10
Publication Date: Spring 2008
2. “Analysis of the Right to Social Security of Foreign Nationals within the Legal and Administrative Functions of Iran’s Social Security Organization: A Rights-Based Approach”
Journal: Quarterly Journal of New Research in Administrative Law
Publication Date: Summer 2023
Co-author: Seyed Mojtaba Vaezi
3. “Legal Analysis of Social Security Protections for Unaccompanied and Vulnerable Children and Adolescents with Emphasis on the Law of 22 September 2013”
Co-author: Mohammad Reza Javan Jafari
4. “An Analysis of the Law on Determining the Status of Individuals with Ten Years or Less of Insurance Contributions from the Perspective of Principles and Rules Governing Social Security Law”
Journal: Social Security Quarterly
Publication Date: Spring 2015
5. “The Possibility of Combining Hazardous and Difficult Work Records with Regular Employment Records”
Journal: Social Security Quarterly
Publication Year: 2012
Languages
farsi
Full Professional
English
Professional
French
Limited
Timeline
Legal Supervisory Member – Regulatory Consolidatio
Social Security Organization Of Iran
03.2020 - 02.2023
Attorney at Law
Iranian Central Bar Association
01.2013 - 2023
Chief of the Department of Legal Studies
Social Security Organization Of Iran
10.2012 - 09.2023
Senior Legal Researcher, Persian Language Editor &
Social Security Organization Of Iran
02.2009 - 09.2023
Scientific and Literary Editor
Social Security Organization
01.2006 - 01.2023
Translator & Researcher
UNDP
11.2005 - 10.2007
Translator and Researcher
UNDP
01.2005 - 03.2007
Participant
UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, Peace and Democracy
06.2004 - 07.2004
Translator & Researcher
UNESCO Chair in Human Rights, Peace and Democracy – Shahid Beheshti University, Iran
09.2001 - 06.2008
Ph.D. - Public Law
Shiraz University
Master's Degree - Human Rights
Shahid Beheshti University
Bachelor's Degree - Juridical Law
University of Shahid Beheshti