Sophie Barends

Sophie Barends is a seasoned legal professional currently serving as Senior Legal Counsel at AOP Health since April 2023, with a focus on Arbitration and Litigation. Concurrently, Sophie holds the position of Vorstandsvorsitzende at Gmöhling Familien-Stiftung. Previously, Sophie worked at Deutsche Telekom from December 2017 to March 2023, where responsibilities included competition law and policy, dispute resolution focusing on US and UK litigation, and oversight of legal integrity within the Office of the General Counsel. Earlier career stages featured roles as a Senior Researcher at Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn, a Trainee Lawyer with Land NRW, and various internships that included significant experience in international arbitration and commercial law. Sophie Barends obtained multiple law degrees from renowned institutions, including a General LL.M. from Mitchell Hamline School of Law and both State Examinations in law from Universität Trier and Oberlandesgericht Düsseldorf, enhancing a robust foundation in legal expertise.