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Rotterdam, Zh, Nl

Maastricht, Limburg, Netherlands

Crafting a forward-thinking strategy that aligns with the EU's digital agenda and the evolving needs of the public administrationEstablish partnerships with private sector technology firms and EU-wide projects to incorporate innovative solutions and best practices into the trainingCollaborate with academic institutions, legal experts, and policy think tanks to ensure that training content is accurate, up-to-date, and based on the latest research and legislative developmentsLeading pilot programmes and proof-of-concept projects using emerging technologies to improve services delivery in the public administration and public servicesLead, mentor and guide a group of policy and law juniors by providing them with strategic direction on their projectDesign and implement capacity-building programs focused on key EU legislation (GDPR, AI Act, etc.).

Spearheaded collaborations with EU institutions and public and private organisations, think tanks and NGOs, identifying partners aligned with the foundation's vision of advancing digital transformation and AI in compliance with privacy and data protection standards.Developed innovative learning programs on the AI Act and digital transformation, designed to resonate with both public and private sector audiences. This included ideation on how privacy and technology could be blended creatively within professional development frameworks.Fostered strong partnerships with EU institutions, public and private sector leaders, ensuring long-term collaboration and engagement. Acted as a key liaison during conferences and webinars, representing the foundation’s digital strategy initiatives.Collaborated with marketing teams to promote the organisation’s thought leadership in privacy and digital transformation through conferences, online content, and social media outreach.Led the coordination of the digital innovation team, driving cross-functional collaboration to develop and execute forward-thinking strategies. Spearheaded the creation of a comprehensive digital innovation roadmap, aligning creative vision with business objectives to enhance partnership opportunities and drive growth.

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

Developed the department’s strategic roadmap, aligning legal processes with business goals through innovative solutions and digital tools.Creative Contribution: Led cross-functional teams, enhancing collaboration and process efficiency, enabling the company to innovate in digital compliance.Negotiated complex contracts involving IP rights, privacy, and the introduction of innovative legal tech tools, ensuring compliance with international standards and fostering long-term strategic partnerships.

Eindhoven Area, Netherlands

Pioneered the data protection advisor function within the companySuccessfully teamed up with the IT department to map the data in the internal systems, the scope of the processing of personal data and determine the risks for the company supported IT department in drafting new IT Security Policy and creating the registry for data processing activitiesAssisted the HR department to transition to a self-service new HR system (DPIA), to draft internal privacy policy, negotiated on their behalf data processing agreements with external service providers to comply with GDPRDelivered tailored-made trainings on data protection mattersSupported in the completition of DPIA export control screening system

Eindhoven Area

Supported the creative development of new product lines by negotiating deals that aligned with the company’s long-term growth and market presence, balancing legal frameworks with creative innovation.Led negotiations on supply chain contracts and technology contracts, IP portfolio management with business partners across the EU.Ensured compliance with data protection standards, brand protection and IP rights while developing partnerships that supported technological and market expansion.

Brussels Area, Belgium

Assessment of new applicants to the 2014 FPA, by examining whether these organisations have the requisite legal, operational and technical capacity for becoming ECHO partnersAdvising on legal matters and contractual relations arising from the FPA agreement with NGOs (e.g. reductions of ECHO contributions; force majeure cases; aid diversion situations; financial support to final beneficiaries)Support tools NGOs (e.g. SF guidelines, FPA guidelines)Legal advice on civil protection grants and contracts European Ombudsman cases and petitions to the European Parliament Advice Public International Law issues (e.g. Draft Articles on protection of persons in disasters) Intellectual Property Rights

Brussels Area, Belgium

Conducting legal revision of the agreements to be signed with NGOs, IOs and UN Agencies; Conducting assessment of NGOs that applied to ECHO for becoming a signatory of the 2014 FPA, by examining whether these organisations had the requisite legal, operational and technical capacity for becoming ECHO partners, and drafting appropriate correspondence with the applicants. Preparing a lengthy and complex comparison table of the PAGoDA template proposed by DEVCO and the particularities of humanitarian aid under which ECHO works, as well as a guidance manual on the new template;Drafted a thoroughly report on the approach of the International Law Commission on the Protection of Persons Disasters and highlighted how this could be reconciled with the Humanitarian Aid Regulation and Decision on Civil Protection;Assisting with legal questions related to civil protection preparedness and prevention call for proposal, namely assessing certain several entities had the legal status of affiliated entity under the Financial Regulation;Drafting an important intern tool on the differences between reductions of the grant, as a sanction, and disallowances, an under-spending financial procedure, which clarified the procedure to be followed by the operational units in DG ECHO.

Bucharest, Romania

Successfully represented clients in front of the Romanian courts, Consumer Protection Authority and Data Protection AuthorityReviewed and negotiated business contracts for both B2C and B2B models e.g. services agreement, distribution agreements, lease agreements, licence agreements on various industriesDrafted accurate and high-quality legal opinions, e.g. legislation applicable to data protection, online gambling, mergers and acquisitionsAttained the enforcement of a highly debated decision issued by Vienna International Arbitration Centre in favour of our client against the Romanian StateImplemented a weekly legal update program in the law firm useful for all the lawyers, which further became the responsibility of the junior lawyers under my supervisionSupervised the enforcement department of the law office, i.e. two (2) junior lawyersConducted regularly correspondence with EMEA teams and provided them with accurate legal

Bucharest, Romania

Drafted part of a lengthy and complex due diligence report used for the most important real estate transaction in Bucharest;Initiated the revision and enhanced the list of documents necessary to draft a due diligence report;Successfully conducted the first merger procedure which raised complex financial issues.

Bucharest, Romania

Plan the contents of publications, according to editorial policy, publishing requirements and publication’s styleStudy legislation necessary for different law matters in order to prepare, rewrite and edit copy to improve readabilityContact authors and arrange meetings in order to discuss future projects based on the new legislation in force

Master’S Degree, European Law, 8

Activities and Societies: Advanced Notions of European Law 8, 5/10, European Competition Law 9/10, EU External Relations Law 9/10 Thesis.

Master'S Degree, Business Law

Activities and Societies: Business Law Improve my knowledge (gained following the courses of Faculty of Law) on corporate and companies.

Bachelor'S Degree, Law

Activities and Societies: European Law Students' Association

Intellectual Property Law

Activities and Societies: The General Course on Intellectual Property organized online by WIPO eLearning Center provides a more in-depth.