Nina Dirkse
About Nina Dirkse
Nina Dirkse is an Advocaat and Associate currently working at A&O Shearman since 2024. She has a diverse legal background, having held various positions at notable firms and completed her education at multiple universities.
Current Position at A&O Shearman
Nina Dirkse currently holds the position of Advocaat | Associate at A&O Shearman, having joined the firm in 2024. In this role, she engages in various legal practices, contributing her expertise to the firm's operations. Her experience in the legal field supports her responsibilities and client interactions.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Prior to her current position, Nina Dirkse worked at Allen & Overy as an Advocaat | Associate from 2021 to 2024. She also held several roles at Allen & Overy, including Student-stagiaire and Studerend medewerker. Additionally, she served as a Legal Intern at CarePay and completed a Student-stagiaire position at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer. Her diverse experiences across multiple firms have equipped her with a broad understanding of legal practices.
Educational Background
Nina Dirkse has a comprehensive educational background in law. She studied at Utrecht University, attending Utrecht Law College from 2015 to 2019. She furthered her studies at the University of Amsterdam, where she achieved a Master in Commerciële Rechtspraktijk from 2020 to 2021. Additionally, she studied law at Universitat de Barcelona for five months in 2019. This academic foundation supports her professional legal career.
Early Career and Internships
Nina Dirkse began her career in the legal field with various internships and roles. She worked as an Assistent Project Manager at Wilkens c.s. Translators • Interpreters • Technical Writers in 2015. She also served as a Juridisch medewerker at 360|advocaten from 2016 to 2017. These early experiences provided her with valuable insights into the legal profession and project management.
Involvement in Student Organizations
During her academic journey, Nina Dirkse was actively involved in student organizations. She served as Assessor Bestuur at U.V.S.V./N.V.V.S.U. from 2017 to 2018 in Utrecht. This role allowed her to develop leadership skills and engage with the student community, enhancing her overall educational experience.