"Got a Minute?" with LL.M. student Natia Khantadze

Welcome to UW Law’s “Got a Minute?” series. These are fun, short-answer interviews with 20 rapid-fire questions. We’ll find students throughout William H. Gates Hall as they study, wait for class or hangout with their classmates.

This week’s “Got a Minute?” interview is with LL.M. student Natia Khantadze.

UW Law: Which LL.M. program are you in?

Natia Khantadze: I am in the Sustainable International Development LL.M program.

UW Law: Where are you originally from?

NK: I'm originally from the country of Georgia, not the state. Sometimes people think I'm from the state. I got married here, so I moved to the U.S. two and a half years ago.

UW Law: What's one interesting fact about where you're from?

NK: Wine originated in Georgia. Not that many people know that.

UW Law: Have you already practiced law, and if so, for how long?

NK: Oh, yes, I did for around 19 or 20 years in many different fields. I was working with the Government of Georgia as an advisor, then with a regional international organization called Council of Europe as their legal advisor on anti-corruption issues. Then I was working for the Free University for 10 years. Then I was working for the Georgian Law Institute for another four years.

UW Law: Who was the first classmate you met at UW Law?

NK: I met three people at the same time. They were Victoria Nakintu, Cyrus Maweu and my own countrymen, Kalenike Uridia.

UW Law: Which classroom is your favorite?

NK: My favorite is 127.

UW Law: How many glass structures are in the courtyard?

NK: Oh, my. I never counted them, but I'm guessing around three. I hope it's correct.

UW Law: It's four. A lot of people guess three, though. Finish this sentence, “Law school is like…”

NK: A mini model of the world because there are so many different students from all over the world.

UW Law: Where's your favorite part of the law school to hang out?

NK: The area next to the coffee machine. That's where I get my coffee and I talk with a lot with other students there.

UW Law: Which class have you laughed the most in?

NK: We laugh a lot in the sustainable international development class with Professor Ramasastry. I think she has a good sense of humor.

UW Law: Where's your favorite spot on the UW campus, excluding William H. Gates Hall?

NK: I think it’s the library building. I'm not sure the name of it, but it looks like a Harry Potter library.

UW Law: Do you have a favorite spot to get food nearby?

NK: I like teriyaki, so I go to a place behind the bookstore called Nasai Teriyaki.

UW Law: Name one professor that should give a TED talk and on what topic.

NK: I would name Professor Ramasastry and how to fight corrupt governments. I think that would be a good topic.

UW Law: What was the most recent class you attended?

NK: Yesterday I attended my immigration law class.

UW Law: Can you tell me one highlight from the class?

NK: We watched a video about the detention centers in Georgia — not the country, the state.

UW Law: Are you a Mac or PC person?

NK: I am a PC person.

UW Law: What's one thing that has surprised you about Seattle?

NK: I'm really surprised by the parking prices. I think they are the highest of anywhere I have been in the world. I have never seen parking fees higher than this anywhere else, especially in the downtown area.

UW Law: What’s one fun thing you do on the weekends?

NK: I have a family and we like to go to this small botanical garden that belongs to the UW. It’s next to our house and is right behind the stadium.

UW Law: Are you an umbrella or a raincoat person?

NK: Raincoat.

UW Law: If you could work in-house at any corporation or organization, where would you choose?

NK: I can't name any specific one, but anything that would be related to the international execution of international sanctions.