Hamid Payman

Hamid Payman is an internationally trained legal professional with experience in Afghanistan and Canada. He completed the Global Professional Master of Laws (GPLLM) at the University of Toronto, Faculty of Law, and has successfully completed the National Committee on Accreditation (NCA) requirements and the Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP). He is currently a lawyer licensing candidate and is eager to provide mentorship to internationally trained lawyers and law students through Canadian Community Justice (CCJ).

Before coming to Canada, Mr. Payman served as a Provincial Court Judge within Afghanistan's justice system and as a Human Rights Officer with the Afghanistan Independent Human Rights Commission (AIHRC), where he advocated for access to justice and the protection of human rights. In Canada, he has gained experience in legal support roles with several law firms, with a focus on civil litigation, immigration law, and client services.

Mr. Payman is passionate about promoting access to justice, protecting the public, and advancing the rule of law. His primary interest is immigration law, while he continues to expand his knowledge in other areas of legal practice. He is fluent in English and Persian (Farsi/Dari), and has reading and writing proficiency in Pashto and Arabic. Through his work with Canadian Community Justice, Mr. Payman is committed to supporting diverse communities by providing legal education, advocacy, and access to justice.