Kawtar is an ICLC Department of Justice Accredited Representative who was born and raised in Morocco until 2011 when she relocated to the United States. Before joining ICLC, Kawtar worked as a paralegal at both GMHC and African Services Committee, where she provided legal assistance for the naturalization and adjustment of status to Green Card processes. Kawtar holds a Bachelor's degree in criminal justice from John Jay College.
Kawtar is fluent in French and Arabic.