Christina Smolarek
About Christina Smolarek
Christina Smolarek serves as Senior Legal Counsel at VGW, where she has worked since 2021. She has a strong legal background with experience at various firms and holds degrees in law and science from The University of Western Australia.
Work at VGW
Christina Smolarek has been serving as Senior Legal Counsel at VGW since 2021. In this role, she oversees legal matters and provides strategic guidance to the organization. Prior to her current position, she worked as In-house Legal Counsel at VGW from 2019 to 2021, where she contributed to various legal initiatives and supported the company's operations.
Education and Expertise
Christina Smolarek studied at Harvard Law School, completing the Executive Development Program in Computer Science in 2021. She holds a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) from The University of Western Australia and a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Industrial Chemistry and Pharmacology from the same institution. Her educational background equips her with a strong foundation in both legal and scientific disciplines.
Background
Before joining VGW, Christina Smolarek worked at IMF Bentham Limited as Corporate Legal Counsel within the Global Legal & Risk Team from 2016 to 2018 in Perth, Australia. She also gained experience as a Lawyer in Corporate Services at Lavan Legal from 2010 to 2015, where she developed her legal expertise in corporate law.
Professional Experience
Christina Smolarek has accumulated significant legal experience over her career. Her tenure at Lavan Legal lasted five years, followed by two years at IMF Bentham Limited. After her initial role at VGW as In-house Legal Counsel, she advanced to Senior Legal Counsel, reflecting her growth and expertise in the legal field.