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Head of the Legal, HR and Finance departments of a European political organisation that is represented in 30+ European counties.

Head of a team that advises the Board of a European political party and their elected officials across Europe on strategy and political positioning; responsible for coordinating a timely response to sensitive political matters in close collaboration with the Policy and Comms teams and other stakeholders. Examples of topics I've coordinated, negotiated.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland

I co-headed the organisation of the campaign of a European political party for the Dutch Parliament elections (Nov. 2023) in the city with their largest constituents’ base. Key responsibilities: campaign strategy, operational management, coordinating events, mobilising volunteers, liaising with candidates and local organisations, monitoring budget.

Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland

In f2f meetings (often assisted by a translator) I advised asylum holders on their family reunification requests based on e.g. Article 8 ECHR; responsible for the coordination of the entire process (including contact with local embassies, the Dutch immigration services etc.). Tasks also involved advising on questions relating to the residency of status.

Lesbos, Noord-Egina, Griekenland

Together with a team of visiting and community volunteers, I provided direct help to displaced people living in the refugee camp on Lesbos. Tasks included waste management, assistance with WASH coordination, food distribution and teaching. Devised and raised funds for a “Hot Spot” project aiming to create a safe, warm community space for (and run by).

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Specialised in contentious competition matters & collective actions. Led cross-border teams of associates on high-stake, complex litigations for large international clients. Broad experience in courts, as well as arbitration, mediation and settlement processes.Responsibilities included: - Project management, incl. the coordination of complex work streams.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

I worked on a broad range of litigation cases. Responsibilities included: - Principal competition litigation associate (main contact for internal questions on the subject matter); - Extensive legal research and drafting on a variety of complex subject; - Advising clients on complex legal issues, incl. drafting memoranda, risk analyses and client.

Amsterdam, North Holland, Netherlands

Rotations in the Banking, Capital Markets and Litigation teams. Gained working experience in Singapore.

Beiroet, Libanon

In the volatile environment of the Shatila camp, I taught classes to and led activities for children, adolescent girls and adult women (latter two with focus on gender equality and women empowerment); devised an English language curriculum for women.

Groningen, Netherlands

As part of the Education and Study Assistance Services of the Faculty of Law, I advised students on various topics relating to their studies and managed the information desk.

Groningen, Netherlands

During the exam periods, I taught law courses to classes of 15+ students in preparation of their exams.

Groningen, Netherlands

Board Member of a student organisation providing free legal advice, in which capacity I led the “Poverty Pact”, an initiative in cooperation with the Council of Groningen to reach out to underprivileged neighbourhoods. I was also president of the Publicity & Media committee and the Annual Report committee.

Groningen, Netherlands

I wrote and edited publications for the legal magazine In Casu published by the Law Faculty’s student association.

Master'S Degree, Specialised In Both Civil And Corporate Law

Law & Economics And Law & Ethics

Activities and Societies: Participant Victoria International Leadership Programme (VILP)

Gymnasium