Anthea Fiona Frank
Vienna
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Trainee
European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR)
01.2024 - 03.2024
- International Crimes and Accountability (ICA): Ukraine.
- Drafted a Criminal Complaint on war crimes committed in Mariupol, Ukraine.
- Compiled witness statements, legal briefs and human rights assessments
- Researched enforcement options for Ukrainian judgments for war- related damages abroad, as well as possibilities to enforce awards against Russian assets.
- Moderated a meeting introducing the American Civil Liberties Union
- Held a presentation on „Interdisciplinary approaches to accountability for war crimes - The Mariupol Drama Theatre Attack -Making survivors' voices heard in criminal accountability processes and beyond."
Estate Management and Legal Assistant
Atelier Avramidis
10.2021 - Current
- Tracking changes in Austrian, EU and overseas (UK) legislation and regulations related to the art market.
- Assisting with contracts and sales.
- Organised the 2024 Parallel Art Exhibition in Vienna.
- Currently developing media strategy and web content.
Legal Case Worker
Care4Calais
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Assessed individual asylum claims, and successfully connected asylum seekers to legal aid lawyers.
- Established and led weekly support sessions for refugees in asylum accommodations across West London.
- Campaigned on behalf of C4C and took part in the legal challenge regarding the Rwanda Plan.
- Organised English classes, donation rounds, and leisure activities.
- Supported individuals with requests regarding migrant help, the Home Office and local authorities & services.
Public Policy Intern
The Economist
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Led a project on minors’ rights and privacy in regards to educational technology in the EU, co-authored a final report on gaps in the law, working closely with UNESCO, academic experts and a Big Tech Firm.
- Co-authored a report on post pandemic labour market developments published by the Economist and presented at the 2022 World Economic Forum in Davos.
Project Consultant Intern
Genesis Analytics
08.2021 - 12.2021
- Economic Development Consultancy. Regional Focus: Africa and MENA Region
- Supported UNICEF's Generation Unlimited Initiative Project in Ghana and Jordan.
- Interviewed high level stakeholders from government, international organisations, academia and civil society in Ghana and Jordan.
- Drafted final project reports, liaised with the UNICEF team and local consultants, conducted country research and focus group discussions.
Intern, Policy Making Organs Secretariat
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
07.2020 - 10.2020
- Provided support to the Policy Making Organs Secretariat of UNIDO and the Vienna Charter of the G77 and China.
- Prepared and organised Member State Meetings, UN conferences, and liaised with Diplomats.
Intern, UN Representation
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Nations
06.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisted the Embassy and PM in their bilateral and multilateral relations with the Austrian Government, the EU and the United Nations Office in Vienna
- Representation & Assistance: UNCITRAL, CTBTO, IAEA General Conference
Education
Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) - Commendation
City, University of London
London06.2023
BA, International Relations And Development - First Class Honours
SOAS, University of London
London06.2021
Skills
- Strategic litigation
- Asylum case work
- Investigative research
- Legal analysis & research
- Advocacy
- Regulatory compliance
- Litigation support
- Contract reviewing
- UK common law
- International criminal law
- Human rights law
- Public international law
- Asylum & immigration law
Areas of Law
Other Legal Experience
Legal Volunteer, 11/2022 - 06/2023,
The School Exclusion Project,
- Represented families challenging school exclusion before Disciplinary School Boards.
- Provided written and oral representation.
- Investigated evidence, compiled witness statements and identified relevant facts. Liaised with the school, family and affected individuals.
Mini Pupillages, 2021/2023,
3 New Square Chambers (2021) and Henderson Chambers (2023).
- Successfully assisted on a claim regarding the Human Rights Act and the ECHR. Identified critical legislative aspects in support of the case.
- Provided research for a claim on retained EU law and EU citizen's rights post Brexit.
- Accompanied several barristers in Court, helping with trial preparation.
Awards, Accomplishments and Honours
- Bar Course Scholarship from the Honourable Society of the Inner Temple, 2023
- City Law School Scholarship for Academic Excellence, 2022
- Economist Impact, 2022, Closing the gap: Pathways to a post-pandemic recovery in labour markets.
Timeline
Legal Trainee
European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR)
01.2024 - 03.2024
Public Policy Intern
The Economist
02.2022 - 08.2022
Legal Case Worker
Care4Calais
01.2022 - 05.2023
Estate Management and Legal Assistant
Atelier Avramidis
10.2021 - Current
Project Consultant Intern
Genesis Analytics
08.2021 - 12.2021
Intern, Policy Making Organs Secretariat
United Nations Industrial Development Organization
07.2020 - 10.2020
Intern, UN Representation
Embassy and Permanent Mission of Greece to the United Nations
06.2019 - 09.2019
Graduate Diploma in Law (GDL) - Commendation
City, University of London
BA, International Relations And Development - First Class Honours
SOAS, University of London
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