Shayan Modarres facts for kids

Shayan Modarres, born on May 15, 1984, is an Iranian American who works as a civil rights activist and lawyer in Orlando, Florida. He grew up near Washington, D.C. He has helped the family of Trayvon Martin since 2012. He also ran for a political office in 2014.

Growing Up

Shayan Modarres was born in Silver Spring, Maryland. His parents moved to the United States from Iran in the 1970s. His father was a professor at American University. His mother works with computers and security for a big healthcare company. Shayan studied pre-law and political science at American University. He later earned his law degree from Florida A&M University College of Law. He did very well in his law studies.

Helping Others as a Lawyer

Shayan Modarres is a civil rights activist and a lawyer. This means he works to protect the rights of all people. He has been involved in important cases. For example, he helped the family of Trayvon Martin starting in 2012. This work is about making sure everyone is treated fairly under the law.

Running for Office

Shayan Modarres also tried to become a politician. He was a candidate for the United States House of Representatives in 2014. This is a part of the U.S. government where people make laws. He wanted to represent Florida's 10th Congressional District. He ran as a member of the Democratic Party. He tried to win against the person already in office, Republican Daniel Webster. A newspaper called the Orlando Sentinel supported him in the first election.