Katayoun Sadeghi

Katayoun Sadeghi currently serves as Senior Vice President and National Practice Consultant at HNTB since November 2019 and as an Adjunct Faculty Member at Columbia University School of Professional Studies since September 2021, co-teaching the Construction Management Capstone Class. Previously, Katayoun held the role of Investment Director at AECOM Capital from April 2018 to March 2019, focusing on public infrastructure and P3 pursuits, and was a Senior Associate at Ashurst from March 2014 to April 2018, specializing in infrastructure and project finance. Early career experiences include positions at White & Case as an Associate, ESKIMO INDUSTRIES PTY LTD as an Associate in Business Development and Legal, and various internships including a Judicial Intern role at the U.S. District Court and a consultant with the International Center for Transitional Justice. Educational qualifications include a JD from the University of Connecticut School of Law and multiple degrees in International Relations, Middle Eastern Studies, and Near Eastern Studies from prestigious institutions.