Karolina Dereczenik
About Karolina Dereczenik
Karolina Dereczenik is a Legal Counsel at Expedia Group in London, with extensive experience in legal advisory roles across various companies and a strong academic background in law.
Legal Counsel at Expedia Group
Karolina Dereczenik currently serves as a Legal Counsel at Expedia Group in London, England, United Kingdom. She began her role in 2022. In this position, she supports Expedia's B2B teams by negotiating agreements with third-party partners and vendors. Additionally, she provides advice on contractual positions and associated risk levels to ensure regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Previous Experience at Tate & Lyle Sugars
Before joining Expedia Group, Karolina Dereczenik worked as a Legal Advisor at Tate & Lyle Sugars (ASR Group) from 2021 to 2022 in London, England. During her one-year tenure, she was involved in legal matters pertaining to the company's operations, providing essential legal guidance and support.
Legal Roles at Hilton
Karolina Dereczenik held several legal roles at Hilton between 2017 and 2020. She started as a Paralegal - Development EMEA, a role she held for three years in Watford, United Kingdom. She was then promoted to Senior Paralegal - Development EMEA in 2020 for six months, followed by a brief five-month stint as a Solicitor - Development EMEA in Watford, England Metropolitan Area. Her tenure at Hilton involved significant contributions to the legal aspects of the company's development efforts in the EMEA region.
Education and Legal Qualifications
Karolina Dereczenik has a robust academic background in law. She earned her Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree in Law with German from the University of Sussex (2008-2012). She spent a year abroad studying law at The University of Bonn (2010-2011). She then obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from UCL (2012-2013). Additionally, she completed the Legal Practice Course (LPC) at the University of Law Moorgate (2014-2015).
Early Career in Legal Field
Karolina Dereczenik began her legal career with a range of roles in various firms in London, United Kingdom. She worked as an Intellectual Property Paralegal at Azrights Solicitors for two months in 2014 and as a Property Paralegal at Ardens Solicitors (2013-2014). She also completed a Vacation Scheme in the Real Estate department at Rosenblatt Solicitors in 2014. Additionally, she worked as a Corporate / Commercial Paralegal at Rosling King LLP from 2015 to 2016.