Emma van Leusden

Emma van Leusden is an experienced legal professional currently serving as Interim Legal Counsel at FMO - Dutch entrepreneurial development bank and ILX, while also providing consultancy through Van Leusden Legal. Previously held roles include Interim Senior Legal Counsel at EDFI Management Company and Legal Counsel at FMO, where efforts focused on sustainable private sector growth and development finance solutions. Emma's legal career began at Legal Aid Ontario, serving as Senior Staff Lawyer and Tenant Duty Counsel, and includes significant experience as a Human Rights Attorney with the Legal Resources Centre in South Africa. Educational qualifications encompass a Masters of Advanced Studies in Public International Law from Leiden University, a Civil Law Exchange at Université de Montréal, and a Bachelor of Laws from York University - Osgoode Hall Law School, complemented by a Bachelor of Arts in Economics from York University and an International Baccalaureate.