Virginia Strelen, Ll.M.
About Virginia Strelen, Ll.M.
Virginia Strelen, Ll.M., serves as the Director of Client Services for The Americas at VISTRA, a position she has held since 2014 in Luxembourg. She has an extensive legal background, including a Master of Laws from the University of Auckland and experience at prestigious firms such as Linklaters and Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer.
Work at Vistra
Virginia Strelen has been serving as the Director Client Services for The Americas at Vistra since 2014. In this role, she oversees client service operations across North America, Ireland, and Israel. Her extensive experience in client services has contributed to the company's growth and reputation in the region. Prior to her current position, she was the Team Leader for the North America, Ireland & Israel team at Vistra from 2011 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Virginia Strelen holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from the University of Auckland, which she completed between 2004 and 2005. She also studied law at Universität zu Köln, where she achieved her 1st state examination from 1996 to 2001. Additionally, she studied law at Université de Genève for one year in 1998 to 1999. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and practices.
Professional Background
Virginia Strelen has a diverse professional background in the legal field. She began her career at Linklaters, where she worked as a Trainee (Referendariat) in Cologne from 2001 to 2003 and later in Budapest for three months in 2004. Following her traineeship, she worked as an Associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer in Cologne from 2005 to 2008. Her experience in various legal roles has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of client needs and legal frameworks.
Career Progression
Virginia Strelen's career progression includes significant roles at Vistra and leading legal firms. After her tenure as an Associate at Freshfields Bruckhaus Deringer, she transitioned to Vistra, where she initially served as Team Leader for the North America, Ireland & Israel team from 2011 to 2014. Her advancement to Director Client Services reflects her expertise and commitment to client service excellence in the Americas.