Ilayda Özdemir

İlayda Özdemir, LL.M., CSS, is a Legal Counsel at Turkish Airlines with a multidisciplinary and international background spanning law, economics, psychology, compliance, sanctions, and regulatory affairs. Dual-qualified as an attorney in Türkiye and a Solicitor of the Senior Courts of England & Wales, she works at the intersection of legal, ethics and compliance, international sanctions, export controls, and complex regulatory matters within the global aviation industry. Her academic background includes studies at McGill University and an LL.M. in Private Law, alongside continued executive and professional development. She is currently pursuing doctoral studies at Paris School of Business while maintaining her full-time role at Turkish Airlines. She has also completed programs and certifications covering compliance management, sanctions, export controls, contract law, and technology for lawyers. İlayda is a Certified Sanctions Specialist and a licensed compliance officer in Türkiye, and in 2026 she passed the California Bar Exam on her first attempt. She was also recognised in the GC Elite Türkiye 2026 Individual category. Her profile reflects a strong focus on cross-border regulation, sanctions compliance, continuous learning,