Andrea Diefenhardt

Andrea Diefenhardt is a Professor of Law (Education) at Frankfurt School of Finance & Management. She previously served as a Professor of Business Law at Kiel University of Applied Sciences, focusing on commercial law, corporate law, employment law, digitalization in law, and supply chain management. Her professional experience includes roles as Group Divisional Head for Legal and Strategy at a major private bank and in-house counsel. She holds a doctorate in commercial law from Johann Wolfgang Goethe University, Frankfurt am Main, and has studied at institutions such as the University of Florida and London School of Economics.

Her research interests span legal frameworks in financial markets, corporate governance, and digital transformation in legal practices. She contributes to projects like the Rent a Scientist initiative and collaborates with institutions like Christian Albrechts University. She is an examiner for the first state law examination, involved in accreditation processes, and serves on advisory boards including the German Institute for Legal Departments and Corporate Lawyers (DIRUJ).

Professional recognitions include scholarships from the Friedrich Naumann Foundation during her studies and doctorate. She has held leadership roles in organizations such as the Frankfurt Law Society and the Hessian Association of Women Lawyers. Her career bridges academic teaching, corporate legal strategy, and public legal policy.