
Marcus M. Schmitt
Marcus is a seasoned lawyer and executive manager with over a decade of experience in the legal services industry. Currently, he leads initiatives at dfv European Corporate Counsel Group (dfv ECCG), the European Company Lawyers Association (ECLA), and the German Institute for Corporate Legal Departments (diruj), driving innovation, strategy, and business development. As the founder of the General Counsel Leadership Circle Europe, he connects a network of over 4,000 general counsel, while at ECLA, he oversees the largest network of company lawyers in Europe, advocating for their interests and fostering collaboration. Passionate about advancing the legal profession, Marcus is dedicated to empowering in-house counsel and legal teams across Europe.