| from 2009 |
Active as a freelance translator and attorney-at-law |
| 2009 |
Master of Arts (summa cum laude) in Specialised Translation |
| 2007 - 2009 |
Graduate studies of Specialised Translation at the University of Applied Sciences, Cologne. Languages: English, Spanish
Field of specialisation: Law |
| from 2002 |
Attorney-at-law in a medium-sized law firm
Main fields of practice: Construction contracts, lease agreements |
| 2001 |
2nd state examination awarding the degree Volljurist (fully qualified lawyer) |
| 1999 - 2001 |
Referendariat (2-year mandatory legal clerkship) in the state of Rheinland-Pfalz |
| 1999 |
1st state examination |
| from 1994 |
Legal studies at the University of Trier, Germany
Specialist Spanish language classes for law students |
| 1990/91 |
One-year student exchange programme in Alaska, USA |
| from 1984 |
High School (Gymnasium), foreign languages: English, Latin, French, Spanish |
| 1974 |
Born in the state of Schleswig-Holstein, Germany |