Yasemin La Riva
About Yasemin La Riva
Yasemin La Riva is a Legal Counsel at Index Ventures in Geneva, Switzerland, where she has worked since 2019. She holds a Master of Advanced Studies in International and European Commercial Law from the University of Lausanne and has previous experience as an intern at Borsa İstanbul and as a consultant at the World Health Organization.
Work at Index Ventures
Yasemin La Riva has served as Legal Counsel at Index Ventures since 2019. Her role involves providing legal guidance and support in various aspects of venture capital and investment law. Based in the Geneva Area, Switzerland, she has contributed to the firm's legal strategies and compliance efforts for five years.
Previous Experience
Prior to her current position, Yasemin La Riva worked at Borsa İstanbul AŞ as an intern in 2008 for one month. She also served as a Consultant at the World Health Organization from 2017 to 2018 for three months. Additionally, she worked as an Attorney at Law at thyssenkrupp from 2015 to 2016 for one year in İstanbul, Türkiye.
Education and Expertise
Yasemin La Riva holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Istanbul Bilgi University, where she studied from 2005 to 2010. She furthered her education at the University of Lausanne, obtaining a Master of Advanced Studies in International and European Commercial Law from 2012 to 2014. Her educational background supports her expertise in legal matters related to international and commercial law.
Professional Background
Yasemin La Riva's professional background includes diverse roles in the legal field, with experience in both consulting and corporate law. Her work at organizations such as the World Health Organization and thyssenkrupp has equipped her with a broad understanding of legal frameworks and compliance issues in various sectors.