Noura Erakat is a Palestinian-American attorney, human rights activist, and academic. She is known for her work on issues related to Palestinian rights and international law. Erakat has served as a legal scholar and has contributed to various publications discussing the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the implications of U.S. foreign policy in the region. In addition to her legal work, Noura Erakat is an associate professor at George Mason University, where she teaches courses on human rights and international law. She is also a co-editor of the book "Justice for Some: Law and the Question of Palestine," which explores the complexities of legal frameworks in relation to Palestinian rights.