The ESCB Legal Conference 2022, organized by the European Central Bank (ECB), took place online on 5 and 6 September 2022. This annual event convened legal scholars and practitioners to discuss a broad range of legal topics pertinent to the European System of Central Banks (ESCB).
Key topics covered during the conference included the transformation of legal practice through visualization and legal design thinking, legal and financial aspects of monetary policy operations with non-banks, and the legal interoperability of retail central bank digital currencies from a comparative law perspective. Other sessions addressed the ECB's internal review procedures for contract award decisions, the relevance of the General Data Protection Regulation for banking supervision, and the division of responsibilities between the ECB and national competent authorities concerning anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing.
The conference featured a series of panel discussions chaired by prominent figures such as Hilde Hardeman, Director General of the Publication Office of the European Union, and György Várhelyi, Lead Legal Counsel at the ECB. Panellists included experts from the ECB, national central banks, academia, and international organizations, providing diverse perspectives on the topics discussed.
This event was particularly relevant for legal professionals within the ESCB, national central banks, and supervisory authorities, offering insights into current legal challenges and developments affecting the European banking and financial sectors.
Speakers(26)
Audrone Steiblyte
Member of Legal Service at European Commission
Audrone Steiblyte is a member of the European Commission’s Legal Service, focusing on legal matters within the Commission.
Carmen Hernandez
Head of Section at Legal Services, European Central Bank
Carmen Hernandez is the Head of Section in the Legal Services department of the European Central Bank, managing legal divisions.
Chiara Zilioli
Director General Legal Services at European Central Bank
Chiara Zilioli is the Director General of Legal Services at the European Central Bank, overseeing legal matters within the institution.
Filip Lulić
Legal Analyst at Legal Services, European Central Bank
Filip Lulić is a Legal Analyst in the Legal Services department of the European Central Bank, focusing on legal analysis and advisory.
Frédéric Allemand
Manager of the RESuME project at Faculty of Law, Economics and Finance, University of Luxembourg
Frédéric Allemand is a researcher in law at the University of Luxembourg and manager of the RESuME project, specializing in EU law and economic governance.
Giorgia Marafioti
Senior Legal Counsel at Legal Services, European Central Bank
Giorgia Marafioti is a Senior Legal Counsel in the Legal Services department of the European Central Bank, focusing on legal advisory.
György Várhelyi
Lead Legal Counsel at Legal Services, European Central Bank
György Várhelyi is the Lead Legal Counsel in the Legal Services department of the European Central Bank, providing legal guidance on various matters.
Hilde Hardeman
Director General at Publication Office of the European Union
Hilde Hardeman serves as the Director General of the Publication Office of the European Union, managing the EU's official publishing services.
Imène Rahmouni-Rousseau
Director General Market Operations at European Central Bank
Imène Rahmouni-Rousseau is the Director General of Market Operations at the European Central Bank, overseeing market-related activities.
Isabell Koepfer
Adviser at Legal Services, European Central Bank
Isabell Koepfer is an Adviser in the Legal Services department of the European Central Bank, providing legal advice on various issues.
Jeff Dirix
Senior Advisor, Head of Group, Legal Department at Nationale Bank van Belgie / Banque Nationale de Belgique
Jeff Dirix is a Senior Advisor and Head of Group in the Legal Department of the National Bank of Belgium, focusing on legal matters.
Jess Cheng
Senior Counsel at Federal Reserve Board
Jess Cheng is a Senior Counsel at the Federal Reserve Board, specializing in payment systems and digital assets.
Karolina Mojzesowicz
Deputy Head of Unit, Directorate General Justice and Consumers at European Commission
Karolina Mojzesowicz is the Deputy Head of Unit in the Directorate General for Justice and Consumers at the European Commission, focusing on data protection.
Kerstin Schaepersmann
Counsel at Clifford Chance
Kerstin Schaepersmann is a Counsel at Clifford Chance, specializing in financial law and regulatory matters.
Klaus Lackhoff
Head of Section at Legal Services, European Central Bank
Klaus Lackhoff is the Head of Section in the Legal Services department of the European Central Bank, managing specific legal functions.
Laura André
Member of the Legal Service at European Commission
Laura André is a member of the European Commission’s Legal Services, specializing in public procurement and contract law.
Maarten Daman
Data Protection Officer at European Central Bank
Maarten Daman is the Data Protection Officer at the European Central Bank, overseeing data protection and privacy matters.
Marco Cipriani
Head of Money and Payments Studies at Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Marco Cipriani is the Head of Money and Payments Studies at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, focusing on monetary policy and payment systems.
Marie Potel-Saville
Founder & CEO at Amurabi SAS
Marie Potel-Saville is the Founder and CEO of Amurabi SAS, a legal innovation agency focusing on legal design and user-centric legal solutions.
Martin Benisch
Head of Section at Legal Services, European Central Bank
Martin Benisch is the Head of Section in the Legal Services department of the European Central Bank, overseeing specific legal areas.
Otto Heinz
Head of Division at Legal Services, European Central Bank
Otto Heinz is the Head of Division in the Legal Services department of the European Central Bank, managing legal divisions within the institution.
Panagiotis Papapaschalis
Senior Lead Legal Counsel at Legal Services, European Central Bank
Panagiotis Papapaschalis is a Senior Lead Legal Counsel in the Legal Services department of the European Central Bank, specializing in legal advisory.
Rafael Martín Lozano
Legal Counsel, Legal Department at Banco de España
Rafael Martín Lozano is a Legal Counsel in the Legal Department of Banco de España, specializing in banking law.
Ross Leckow
Acting Head of BIS Innovation Hub - Strategy and Legal at Bank for International Settlements
Ross Leckow is the Acting Head of the BIS Innovation Hub's Strategy and Legal unit, focusing on legal aspects of financial innovation.
Sandrine Letocart
Principal Legal Counsel at Legal Services, European Central Bank
Sandrine Letocart is a Principal Legal Counsel in the Legal Services department of the European Central Bank, specializing in legal advisory.
Seraina Gruenewald
Professor of European and Comparative Financial Law at Radboud University
Seraina Gruenewald is a Professor at Radboud University, focusing on European and comparative financial law.
Event Details
- Date
- September 5-6, 2022
- 2 days
- Location
- 🇩🇪 Germany
- Pricing
- Free
- Audience
- Legal professionals within the ESCB, national central banks, and supervisory authorities.