Dr. Fanni Somfai

• Coordinated EU-funded, multi-country projects, ensuring strategic alignment with EU policy frameworks and facilitating implementation through continuous engagement with international and national stakeholders
• Led and maintained structured stakeholder engagement processes with EU institutions, national authorities, civil society organisations, and international partners (including UNODC, UNICEF, the European Commission, Eurochild, and academic institutions)
• Produced policy-relevant research and analytical outputs on digital justice, children’s rights, and the ethical use of artificial intelligence.
• Facilitated collaboration between legal, technical, and policy experts, supporting the development of innovative, rights-based digital solutions in line with EU fundamental rights standards.
• Contributed to advocacy strategies and dissemination efforts, ensuring effective communication of project results to relevant audiences.
• Designed and implemented capacity-building and knowledge-sharing activities, including trainings, webinars, and professional exchanges targeting justice sector actors and policymakers.
• Organised and moderated high-level conferences and stakeholder dialogues, overseeing speaker engagement, and logistical implementation to support substantive policy dialogue and knowledge exchange.

• Conducted in-depth legal research and analysis on electoral and judicial matters, including detailed assessment of national legislation, case law, and election-related disputes
• Managed and maintained legal databases and complaint tracking systems.
• Provided substantive legal input to ODIHR reports, contributing to the drafting of legal assessments and findings.
• Maintained regular liaison and coordination with governmental and judicial authorities (courts, election bodies) for information gathering and institutional consultations.
• Engaged in national and international professional and diplomatic communication with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Delivered translation and interpretation of legal documents, court decisions, and official discussions between English and Hungarian.

Conducted comprehensive legal research and analysis, enhancing relevant legal texts for database integration within mobile app to empower individuals against discrimination.

• Monitored U.S. congressional developments and summarised key legislative and political outcomes relevant to diplomatic priorities
• Prepared briefings, reports, and analytical materials for diplomats to support informed decision-making and external representation
• Supported the organisation and coordination of high-level diplomatic events, including official visits and meetings.
• Represented the Embassy in high-level diplomatic engagements and events, contributing to stakeholder interaction.

• Conducted policy analysis of EU legislation and initiatives relating to children’s rights and minority rights within the FEMM Committee framework
• Monitored EU legislative and policy developments, producing concise summaries of key proposals and amendments
• Drafted analytical reports on parliamentary proceedings and decision-making processes.
• Provided operational and logistical support during parliamentary sittings, ensuring efficient coordination and smooth procedural flow

• Monitored and analysed German and EU political developments to support Political Department.
• Prepared extensive background materials for German state elections, including statistical analysis and evaluations of electoral laws.
• Performed daily monitoring and content summarisation of German domestic political press.

• Family law litigation: preparing and filing court documents and submissions.
• Conducted legal research and analysis to support case strategy and client advice.

• Conducted legal research and analysis; drafted civil law contracts.
• Maintained communication with clients.