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Jahan Kalantar (born 16 October 1987) is an Australian criminal lawyer, social media commentator, entrepreneur, university lecturer, keynote speaker, and author.

Kalantar is the founder and Managing Partner of Executive Law Group, a boutique Sydney-based law firm, and teaches Advocacy at The College of Law.

Following his TEDxSydney talk A perfect apology in three steps, Kalantar became a regular commentator in Australian media. In 2021, he gained international recognition on TikTok for his sharp insights and engaging humor, providing a unique perspective on current events and everyday life. His TikTok content has been featured in Netflix's Depp v Heard and Break Point.

In 2023, he launched a podcast Cross Examination with Jahan Kalantar.

His first book, a non-fiction memoir-self-help detailing life lessons he has learned from his experience as a lawyer, will be published in 2025 by PanMacmillan.

Early life and education

Kalantar was born on 16 October 1987 in Vienna, Austria, to Iranian parents who had fled the Iran-Iraq war as refugees two months earlier. His family settled in Sydney, Australia shortly after his first birthday.

He was selected to attend North Sydney Boys High School. He then studied at the University of Sydney, graduating with Bachelor of Commerce in 2008. In 2012, he graduated with a Juris Doctor from the University of Technology Sydney.

Legal and academic career

Kalantar passed his first attempt at the bar exam at the age of 25, making him one of the youngest Barristers admitted to the New South Wales Bar Association at the time, and completed his pupilage at Frederick Jordan Chambers.

While working as his junior counsel, he was mentored by former NSW Supreme Court Judge, Greg James.

In 2017, he founded Executive Legal and began his practice as a solicitor. He relaunched an expanded practice as Executive Law Group in 2022.

From June 2017 to February 2024, Kalantar was a course coordinator and lecturer for multiple legal subjects at Sydney City School of Law.

As of November 2023, he is an Adjunct Lecturer at The College of Law.

Personal life

Kalantar lives in Sydney, Australia, with his wife and miniature dachshund.

He volunteers his time to mental health, human rights, and domestic violence causes, and is actively involved in the global Entrepreneur's Organization community.

He speaks English, Farsi, Japanese and French.

References

High-flying lawyer for the little guy says Australia needs to shake its fearful outlook. news.com.au. 28 May 2018. Retrieved December 2024.
Jahan Kalantar on Pacific Mornings. ABC Pacific. 4 June 2018. Retrieved December 2024.
A perfect apology in three steps TEDxSydney 2018. 15 June 2018. Retrieved December 2024.
A day in the life of Jahan Kalantar. LSJ Online. 1 September 2018. Retrieved December 2024
Soft skills are more important than ever. Lawyers Weekly. 28 June 2021. Retrieved December 2024.
Finding your voice as a lawyer. Lawyers Weekly. 7 January 2022. Retrieved December 2024.
Riding the TikTok Boom LSJ Online. 8 February 2022. Retrieved December 2024.
It’s our job to be fearless. Lawyers Weekly. 10 March 2022. Retrieved December 2024.
I’m entitled to go through my day without being yelled at. Lawyers Weekly. 22 March 2022. Retrieved December 2024.
Stay right there: Resilience with lawyer Jahan Kalantar. Honi Soit. 28 August 2022. Retrieved December 2024.
I was featured in a Johnny Depp-Amber Heard docuseries — I had no idea. New York Post. 19 August 2023. Retrieved December 2024.
Johnny Depp-Amber Heard Netflix: Australian lawyer Jahan Kalantar TikToks included in documentary. 9News. 19 August 2023. Retrieved December 2024.
'Very weird’: Aussie TikToker surprised to see himself in Depp v Heard Netflix documentary. news.com.au. 19 August 2023. Retrieved December 2024
Depp v Heard Netflix documentary makes Australian lawyer Jahan Kalantar suddenly famous for TikTok commentary. Daily Mail. 19 August 2023. Retrieved December 2024.
Lawyer's warning after 50,000 people receive ominous drug dealer text message from police: 'Cease all contact now' Daily Mail. 8 March 2024. Retrieved December 2024
Drug Dealers Warned To Stop Using Their Mobiles The Project. 8 March 2024. Retrieved December 2024.
Lawyer offers services after Sydney cookie pop-up scandal. Nine News. 2 October 2024. Retrieved December 2024.
Sydney organisers of popular US cookie pop-up event defend quality and price after customer complaints flood TikTok ABC News. 2 October 2024. Retrieved December 2024.
How 'lawfluencing' can elevate your career and boost your income. The Australian. 12 October 2024. Retrieved December 2024.
Will the Menendez brothers be released?. 7News. 29 November 2024. Retrieved December 2024.
LSJ Just Chat: Jahan Kalantar LSJ Online. Retrieved December 2024.
Learning the law on TikTok 7News. Retrieved December 2024.
TikTok lawyer Jahan Kalantar answers some not-so-frequently asked legal questions. 7News. Retrieved December 2024.