Kat Lyashch
About Kat Lyashch
Kat Lyashch is an Associate Counsel at Luminance, where she has worked since 2024. She has a diverse legal background, with expertise in data protection, corporate, and employment law, and is fluent in English, German, and Russian.
Work at Luminance
Kat Lyashch currently serves as Associate Counsel at Luminance, a position she has held since 2024. Prior to this role, she worked as a Trainee Solicitor at Luminance from 2022 to 2024, where she completed in-house training and gained practical experience in various legal domains. Additionally, she was employed as a Paralegal at Luminance for five months in 2022. Her tenure at Luminance has provided her with exposure to commercial and product law, enhancing her legal expertise.
Education and Expertise
Kat Lyashch has an extensive educational background in law and social sciences. She achieved a Master of Laws (LLM) from The University of Law in 2021. She also completed a MA in Law at the same institution from 2017 to 2019. Her undergraduate studies include a Bachelor's degree in Political and Literary Science from the University of Konstanz during a year abroad in 2015-2016, and a degree in German with International Studies from the University of Warwick from 2013 to 2017. Her legal expertise encompasses data protection, corporate, employment law, and commercial dispute resolution.
Background
Kat Lyashch has diverse work experience in the legal field, having held various positions in notable firms and organizations. She worked as a Paralegal at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in 2020 and again from 2021 to 2022. She also served as a Legal Office Administrator at LAKSHMIKUMARAN & SRIDHARAN (U.K.) LLP in 2018-2019. Additionally, she gained experience in events at Philip Morris International in 2017 and interned at Mishcon de Reya LLP in 2018. This varied background has contributed to her comprehensive understanding of legal practice.
Language Proficiency
Kat Lyashch possesses trilingual proficiency, being fluent in English, German, and Russian. This language capability enhances her ability to navigate diverse legal environments and communicate effectively with clients and colleagues from various backgrounds. Her linguistic skills are particularly valuable in international legal contexts and contribute to her effectiveness in her current role.