Mieke Heeren
About Mieke Heeren
Mieke Heeren is a Junior Associate and Advocaat at Linklaters in Amsterdam, specializing in Employment, Pensions, and Dispute Resolution. She holds multiple law degrees from Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam and has a background in equestrian instruction and competitive ballroom dancing.
Work at Linklaters
Currently, Mieke Heeren serves as a Junior Associate | Advocaat at Linklaters, a position she has held since 2021 in Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland. In her role, she specializes in Employment, Pensions, and Dispute Resolution. Prior to her current position, she gained experience as a Legal Intern at Linklaters in both 2020 and 2021, where she worked for one month each time. This background has provided her with a solid foundation in legal practice within a prominent international law firm.
Education and Expertise
Mieke Heeren has an extensive educational background in law. She studied at Erasmus Universiteit Rotterdam, where she earned a Master of Laws (LL.M) in both Privaatrecht and Ondernemingsrecht, completing her studies from 2018 to 2020. Additionally, she holds a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) from the same university, which she obtained from 2015 to 2018. She also studied Commerciële economie at Johan Cruyff University Tilburg, achieving her Propedeuse in 2015. Her academic qualifications are complemented by her specialization in Employment, Pensions, and Dispute Resolution.
Background
Mieke Heeren has a diverse background that includes experience in the legal field and in equestrian activities. Before her legal career, she worked as an equestrian instructor, which provided her with unique skills and insights. Additionally, she served as Penningmeester reiscommissie at Ondernemingsrechtelijk dispuut O.R.D. in Rotterdam from 2018 to 2019. Her involvement in the equestrian community continues as she serves as a dressage judge and supervisor at the Royal Dutch National Equestrian Federation (KNHS).
Achievements in Dance and Equestrian Sports
Mieke Heeren has achieved notable recognition in ballroom dancing, where she competed and ranked in the WDSF international top 50. This accomplishment highlights her dedication and skill in the sport. In addition to her dance achievements, she is actively involved in the equestrian community, serving as a dressage judge and supervisor at the Royal Dutch National Equestrian Federation (KNHS), showcasing her commitment to promoting equestrian sports.