Edyta Stopyra
About Edyta Stopyra
Edyta Stopyra is a Senior Associate currently working at A&O Shearman in Warsaw, Poland. She has a diverse background in law, having held various trainee and associate positions at notable firms and institutions across Europe.
Work at A&O Shearman
Edyta Stopyra currently serves as a Senior Associate at A&O Shearman, having joined the firm in 2024. Her role involves providing legal expertise and support in various areas of law, contributing to the firm's reputation for excellence in legal services. Stopyra's experience in the legal field enhances her ability to address complex legal issues effectively.
Previous Experience in Law Firms
Prior to her current position, Edyta Stopyra worked at Allen & Overy as an Associate from 2019 to 2024. She gained significant experience during her time at Clifford Chance, where she held a Trainee position for a total of eight months across two separate stints. Additionally, she completed a five-month Trainee role at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP and Affiliates in 2018-2019.
Education and Expertise
Edyta Stopyra holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Law & Economics from Utrecht University, which she completed in 2017. She also studied at the University of Warsaw, where she earned her Master’s degree in Law in 2016. Stopyra participated in the Erasmus Plus Exchange program at Maastricht University from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, she completed Bar training at Okręgowa Rada Adwokacka w Warszawie, qualifying as an Advocate in November 2021.
Internships and Trainee Programs
Edyta Stopyra has participated in several prestigious trainee programs. She was a Blue Book Trainee at the European Commission in 2018 for four months in Brussels. Her earlier experiences include a three-month Trainee position at Clifford Chance in 2017 and a five-month Trainee role at Clifford Chance LLP in 2015-2016, both in Warsaw. These internships provided her with valuable insights into the legal profession.
International Studies
Edyta Stopyra has an international educational background, having studied at the University of Florida for the Center for American Law Studies from 2013 to 2014. This experience broadened her understanding of legal systems and practices beyond Poland, contributing to her comprehensive legal expertise.