Helen Avakyan

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Areas of Expertise:
  • Legal reform and legislative drafting
  • Capital markets and financial regulation
  • Corporate governance and insolvency
  • Legal technology and e-justice systems
  • Regulatory policy and public law advisory
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Biography:

Helen Avakyan (also known as Elena Avakyan) is a senior legal expert and a leading figure in legal reform and legal technology initiatives. She serves as Vice President of the Russian Federal Bar Association (RFBA) and plays a central role in shaping legislative, regulatory and digital frameworks within the legal profession. Her work combines deep regulatory expertise with hands-on leadership in large-scale legal system transformation.

Experience:
  • Vice President, Russian Federal Bar Association
  • Member of expert advisory boards to the State Duma on financial markets and digital economy
  • Key contributor to the development of securities market regulation and commercial law reforms
  • Leader in the design and implementation of national e-justice and legal tech platforms
  • International recognition as Woman of the Year – European Women of Legal Tech Awards (2020)