National University of Management | International Program of Legal Studies
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NORN Panha

NORN Panha

Adjunct Lecturer

Introduction to Law · Private Law · Commercial Law · Arbitration & Dispute Resolution · Legal Research & Writing · Contract Law · Corporate Law · Legal Translation

Biography

NORN Panha is a Cambodian legal professional, lecturer, and moot court coach with experience in private law, commercial and corporate matters, arbitration, legal research and writing, and legal translation.
He is currently Co-Founder and Partner of DIN & Co., where he manages legal and translation teams and advises clients on business registration, regulatory compliance, contracts, and other commercial matters. His work includes drafting legal opinions, agreements, corporate documents, and providing legal and technical translation between Khmer and English.

He previously served as a Legal Officer at the National Commercial Arbitration Centre (NCAC), where he contributed to the amendment of the NCAC Arbitration Rules, supported arbitration case administration, scrutinized draft arbitral awards, and conducted legal research. He also worked at A&L Law Office on corporate, commercial, investment, banking and finance, construction, land, labor, taxation, securities, and other regulatory matters.
At NUM iLAW, he has coached students in major international moot court competitions, including the John H. Jackson Moot, LAWASIA International Moot, Frankfurt Investment Arbitration Moot, and Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition.

Professional Experience

  • Co-Founder & Partner, DIN & Co.
  • Coach, International Moot Court Teams, NUM iLAW
  • Contribution Expert, World Bank Group Business Ready 2024 & 2025
  • Former Legal Officer, National Commercial Arbitration Centre
  • Former Legal Assistant, A&L Law Office
  • Former Legal Assistant to a Prosecutor, General Prosecution attached to the Court of Appeal
  • Moot Court Panelist & Judge

Specialization

  • Private Law
  • Commercial & Corporate Law
  • Arbitration & Dispute Resolution
  • Contract Law
  • Legal Research & Writing
  • Business Registration & Regulatory Compliance
  • Investment Law
  • Banking & Finance
  • Secured Transactions
  • Legal Drafting
  • Legal Translation
  • Moot Court Advocacy
Admission Open 2026

Admission Open 2026

Apply to NUM iLAW for Year 1 (Semester 1 & Semester 2) and Year 2 (Semester 1). Complete the application form, attend the entrance exam and interview, and follow the admission instructions issued by the Admission Office.

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