COMMITTEE 2026 / 2027
ELSA Lausanne thrives and grows thanks to the initiatives of its 13 committee members. Each member has a specific role, from organizing trips and conferences to supporting applications for traineeships abroad. The committee members cover 8 different roles — discover each of them and what they do!
President
Sofia Pereira Gonçalves
1st year Master’s student in Law at the University of Lausanne
It is with great enthusiasm and pride that I take on the presidency of ELSA Lausanne this year. After two years on the committee as Head of Academic Activities, I have had the opportunity to discover the association from within and contribute to numerous projects. These experiences have shown me everything ELSA can offer students, both academically and personally.
This year, I would like to continue developing ELSA Lausanne while strengthening the sense of community among our members and committee. I truly believe that everyone can find their place within ELSA, whether to learn, discover new opportunities, meet new people, or simply share memorable moments. I look forward to experiencing this year with you and bringing exciting projects to life together!
Languages: French, English, German, Portuguese, Italian and German.
Secretary General
Léa Théodoloz
2nd year Master’s student in Law at the University of Lausanne
I mainly take care of the association’s administrative matters, including drafting emails, preparing meeting minutes, and managing our membership list.
I also serve as a point of contact for our members. If you have a question, need some information, or simply need a little help, don’t hesitate to reach out!
Languages: French, English, and German.
Treasurer
Jérémy Da Silva Salvador
3rd year Bachelor’s student in Law at the University of Lausanne
I am serving as Treasurer for my third year on the ELSA Lausanne committee. Financial management has always been one of my interests, and I am delighted to develop my skills in this area while actively contributing to the committee.
My role includes bookkeeping, managing the association’s accounts, processing payments related to our activities, and issuing invoices. It is an honour to contribute to student life in this way.
Languages: French, English, and Portuguese.
VP Seminars & Conferences
Flavie Keck
2nd year Bachelor’s student in Law at the University of Lausanne
I am responsible for seminars and conferences within the ELSA Lausanne committee. Through our events, you will have the opportunity to meet legal professionals who will share their career paths and discuss a variety of current legal topics.
My goal is to make these events an opportunity to better understand the realities of different legal careers and go beyond what is taught in the classroom. I hope to help students discover new perspectives on the law.
Languages: French and English.
VP Seminars & Conferences
Ariana Gutiérrez
1st year Master’s student in Law at the Universities of Lausanne and Zurich
After a first year on the committee as VP Marketing, I am delighted to continue my involvement this year as Head of Seminars and Conferences, alongside Flavie Keck.
Through our events, we aim to introduce you to the wide range of opportunities the legal field has to offer, by connecting law with current issues and encouraging exchanges with experts from different fields.
Languages: French, English, and Spanish.
Head of Fundraising
Mariam Meliksetyan
2nd year Master’s student in Law at the University of Lausanne
My role is to seek out new partners while maintaining strong relationships with our current sponsors. This allows me to support ELSA Lausanne in a different way, contributing to its growth and expanding our network.
I am very happy to represent the association for the third year in a row, this time with a new role and new responsibilities! It is a great opportunity to strengthen my negotiation and communication skills while engaging with professionals from the legal field.
Languages: French, English, and Russian.
VP Academic Activities
Zakaria Dridi
3rd year Bachelor’s student in Law at the University of Lausanne
Through my involvement in organizing ELSA Lausanne’s academic activities, I am committed to helping students discover law beyond the classroom by connecting academic studies with the realities of legal practice.
Our projects aim to build bridges between university and the professional world through visits to institutions and law firms, round-table discussions, screenings, and other activities. I place particular importance on encouraging critical thinking and exploring the diversity of legal careers.
Because student life is also about meeting people and sharing memorable experiences, we also organize a trip as well as various social and recreational activities to strengthen connections among students.
Languages: French and English.
VP Academic Activities
Valerija Delać
2nd year Bachelor’s student in Law at the University of Lausanne
Driven by a desire to bridge the gap between theory and the professional world, I contribute to the organization of academic activities that give students practical insight into legal practice.
Through institutional visits, round-table discussions, and exchange projects, we create meaningful connections with the realities of the legal field. Each event is an opportunity to bring law to life, explore its practical challenges, and enrich student life.
Languages: French, English, German, and Serbo-Croatian.
VP Academic Activities
Niklas Cueni
1st year Master’s student in Law at the University of Lausanne
This year, we have taken on the organization of academic activities, driven by a shared interest in organizing trips and encouraging exchanges between students.
Through visits to courts and institutions, we aim to introduce students to the many different aspects of the legal world. At the same time, we organize extracurricular activities to encourage students to meet and connect outside the academic setting.
Languages: French, German, English, and Spanish.
VP Marketing
Nora Weidenhielm
2nd year Bachelor’s student in Law at the University of Lausanne
As VP Marketing, I coordinate the association’s digital communications and promote the events organized throughout the year.
I am responsible for our social media channels and website, as well as designing promotional materials.
My goal is to raise awareness of our activities, encourage students to take part, and introduce them to the association. This is my first year on the committee, and I am very happy to be involved.
Languages: French, English, and Italian.
VP Marketing
Julia Butorina
1st year Bachelor’s student in Law at the University of Lausanne
My role is to promote the association’s events and opportunities through various communication channels, including managing social media, creating content, and updating the website.
I am grateful for this opportunity and look forward to using my skills to support the association and contribute to its growth.
Languages: English, French, Russian, German and Italian.
VP Marketing
Zahraa El Sibai
2nd year Bachelor’s student in Law at the University of Lausanne
For my first year on the committee, I joined the Marketing team. My role is to promote ELSA Lausanne’s events and activities, particularly by creating content and promotional materials, with the aim of encouraging students to take part and join the association.
Being part of the Marketing team is a great opportunity for me to contribute to the association while developing my creativity and gaining new skills. I look forward to promoting our events and seeing many of you throughout the year!
Languages: French, English, and Arabic.
VP Professional Development
Nolan Da Costa
3rd year Bachelor’s student in Law at the University of Lausanne
Enthusiastic about actively contributing to the future of law students, I am delighted to be responsible for Professional Development, with a focus on promoting the traineeships offered by ELSA. Twice a year, this programme provides valuable opportunities to gain practical experience through legal traineeships.
My goal is to help students take the next step in their professional journey by guiding them towards these opportunities and helping them expand their network for their future legal careers.
Languages: French and English.