Matija šuklje
About Matija šuklje
Matija Šuklje serves as the Legal Director and Associate General Counsel for Foss Licensing & Community Legal Affairs at Liferay. With extensive experience in Free and Open Source Software legal issues, he has held various legal roles in organizations such as the Free Software Foundation Europe and ELSA Slovenia.
Current Role at Liferay
Matija Šuklje serves as the Legal Director and Associate General Counsel for FOSS Licensing & Community Legal Affairs at Liferay. He has held this position since 2023, working from Ljubljana, Slovenia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing legal matters related to Free and Open Source Software (FOSS), focusing on licensing and community legal affairs.
Previous Experience at Liferay
Matija Šuklje worked at Liferay in various legal capacities from 2017 to 2023. Initially, he served as Licensing Counsel for three years, followed by a role as Senior Counsel in the IP Track for another three years. His work during this period involved addressing licensing issues and providing legal support for the company's operations in both Ljubljana and Diamond Bar, LA, USA.
Experience at Free Software Foundation Europe
Before joining Liferay, Matija Šuklje was involved with the Free Software Foundation Europe from 2011 to 2016. He held the position of FSFE Legal Coordinator for five years, where he focused on legal aspects of Free Software. He also served as Deputy Legal Coordinator for five months in 2011, contributing to the foundation's legal initiatives from both Ljubljana and Berlin.
Educational Background
Matija Šuklje studied law at the University of Ljubljana, where he achieved a Master’s Degree. His education spanned from 2002 to 2016, providing him with a solid foundation in legal principles. Prior to this, he attended Gimnazija Poljane, completing his studies in Classical Gymnasium from 1998 to 2002.
Involvement with ELSA Ljubljana
Matija Šuklje has a significant history with ELSA Ljubljana, where he held multiple roles including Secretary General, President, and VP Marketing from 2003 to 2009. His involvement in this organization reflects his commitment to legal education and professional development within the legal community.