İrem Akkaya Özmen

Irem Akkaya Özmen is a legal and compliance professional with extensive experience in anti-money laundering (AML) and legal advisory roles. Currently serving as Team Lead and Functional Lead for AFC Investigations at Solaris SE since July 2022, Irem has conducted various AML investigations and addressed inquiries related to anti-fraud and money laundering. Previously, Irem worked as a Lawyer at Türkiye İş Bankası, where responsibilities included reviewing agreements and representing the bank in tax-related lawsuits. Earlier experience includes roles as Legal Counsel at Insider, where compliance processes were established for data protection, and as an Associate at Gokce Attorney Partnership, focusing on corporate entity incorporations. Irem's legal career began with internship positions and peer advising at Özyeğin University. Irem holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from Özyeğin University and is pursuing further legal education at Chicago-Kent College of Law.