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Kamila Drzewicka

Warsaw

Summary

Highly qualified Legal Counsel with expertise in Environmental & European Union Law. Passionate about environmental protection. Advocating for the role of business and public authorities in achieving sustainable development, fighting climate change & biodiversity crisis. Bringing in proven skills and experience in international legal frameworks, cross business & government collaboration and delivering impactful projects. Member of Warsaw Bar Association. Representative of the Warsaw Bar Association in Environmental group in Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe. Advertising Council Advisor. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Lawyer

ClientEarth
02.2018 - Current
  • Leading projects regarding plastics greenwashing; plastic as business risk; coal greenwashig; related to air pollution.
  • Environmental litigation within administrative and civil courts and regulatory proceedings;
  • Initiating and maintaining collaborative partnerships and working relationships with key partners such as public authorities, NGO's etc;
  • Public speaking at conferences regarding greenwashing, climate and plastic as a business risk;
  • Public authorities and EU institution advocacy;
  • Ensuring that public authorities enforce relevant obligations regarding the environment.

Legal Expert

Ministry of Justice
09.2014 - 01.2018
  • Handling processes related to proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union (recommendations on the access to the proceedings; analysis of the CJEU case law; recommendations on the appropriate Polish law adjustments; initiating and maintaining collaborative partnerships and working relationships with key partners);
  • Legislative work on EU regulations and directives; transposition of European law in Poland; reviewing and evaluation of national legislation and it's compliance with EU law; coordination and preparation of public consultations
  • Drafting bills and managing the legislative process, including managing stakeholder and public consultations.
  • Representing Poland in the EU negotiations (European Council).

Legal Expert

Ministry of Justice
04.2008 - 08.2014
  • Expert in international law bilateral and multilateral agreements;
  • Guiding judges in proper implementation of European and international law in civil and commercial cases;
  • International negotiations - Polish Rep in the Hague Conference of Private International Law, European Council, European Commission.

Trainee Lawyer

Fabińska Jakubowska Law Firm
01.2010 - 12.2013
  • Litigation
  • Effectively managed caseloads while adhering to strict deadlines, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Provided legal research and legal technical content to produce products showcasing firm expertise.
  • Participated in client meetings, demonstrating professionalism and contributing valuable insights.

Trainee

Previous Employers
01.2004 - 12.2007
  • Notary Public Office of Teresa Janeczko and Grażyna Wójcik; Financial Department at ITI Film Studio; Student Legal Clinic at the Higher School of Entrepreneurship and Management; Transparency International Poland

Education

Trainee Lawyer -

Fabińska Jakubowska Law Firm
12.2013

Trainee -

Previous Employers
12.2007

Master's - European Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies

College of Europe
06.2007

Master's - Law

Koźminski University
09.2006

Socrates - Erasmus Program - Business & Marketing

HEC-ULg L'Ecole de Gestion de l'Université de Liège
06.2006

Skills

  • Strategic thinking
  • Communication Skills
  • Analytical Skills
  • Decisive
  • Problem solver
  • Public speaking

Timeline

Lawyer

ClientEarth
02.2018 - Current

Legal Expert

Ministry of Justice
09.2014 - 01.2018

Trainee Lawyer

Fabińska Jakubowska Law Firm
01.2010 - 12.2013

Legal Expert

Ministry of Justice
04.2008 - 08.2014

Trainee

Previous Employers
01.2004 - 12.2007

Trainee Lawyer -

Fabińska Jakubowska Law Firm

Trainee -

Previous Employers

Master's - European Advanced Interdisciplinary Studies

College of Europe

Master's - Law

Koźminski University

Socrates - Erasmus Program - Business & Marketing

HEC-ULg L'Ecole de Gestion de l'Université de Liège

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