Anthea Fiona Frank
Vienna
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Legal Trainee
European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR)
Berlin
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
Vienna
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
London
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
London
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
London
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
Vienna
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
Vienna
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