About
Katja is an associate in Freshfields’ dispute resolution practice based in New York.
Prior to her joining Freshfields, Katja was a research assistant for several professors where she assisted in conducting an in-depth analysis across several topics including AI policy, technology and innovation and criminal defense. Katja worked at Freshfields as summer associate where she gained experience coordinating legal research on cross-border disputes.
Katja received her J.D. from Columbia Law School where she was the Editor-in-Chief of the Columbia Journal of European Law. Katja holds her M.Sc. in political science and international relations and a B.Sc. in political science.
Additional Information
Education
- J.D., Columbia Law School
- M.Sc., University of Amsterdam
- B.Sc., University of Amsterdam
Katja van der Wal
Associate
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