Who is Eray Karınca?
Eray Karınca
Eray Karınca, founder of Karınca Law Office, started his legal career as a judge in Şanlıurfa Felony Court in 1985. During his career, he continued his work in penal, trade, small claims, and domestic courts for 28 years overall, retiring in 2011 to found Karınca Law Office.
During his appointment in the domestic court, Karınca was recognized for his articles and rulings for preventing violence against women and children. He contributed in the Grand General Assembly Commissions, Domestic Violence Protection Law Regulations, and helped pass the Law of Family Protection and Prevention of Violence Against Women.
Karınca was also known for high profile cases such as those of artists and businesspersons. He is also the name behind countless legal rulings that have made newspaper headlines, as well as interviews in major TV networks.
He graduated Ankara University Faculty of Law (1981) and TODAİE Public Administration Graduate Program (1992).
He published short story books and various academic articles.
In 1997 in Aydın, Turkey, he created and published Aydınca, a periodical literary digest.
Awards
“A Case Analysis of Family Feuds in Şanlıurfa” urkish Social Sciences Foundation Young Social Scientists Award, 1987.
“Çökelez” Çankaya Mayorship and Damar Literature Journal, First place for short story, 1997.
“Hayvanat Bahçesinde Bir Gün (A Day At the Zoo)” Bu Press Children's story, 1997.
“A Ball of Golden Light (Bir Top Sarı Işık)” Halkevleri, Second place, 1998.
“Dance of the Grass (Çimlerin Dansı)” Ankara Bar Workplace Memoir, First place, 1999.
“Domestic Violence Against Women (Kadına Yönelik Aile İçi Şiddet)” Milliyet Newspaper Örsan Öymen Study of the Year, 2009.
“How Happy Is The Mother Giving Birth To A Daughter (Kız Doğursun Anneler)” Cumhuriyet Newspaper Yunus Nadi Social Sciences Research, 2011.