Lea completed her law degree in February 2025, specialising in both contentious corporate law and criminal procedure as part of her research papers as during her studies. Along her studies, she gained experience in various renowned law firms in the areas corporate and civil law as well as during an internship in the field of data protection. 

Lea has been working as a legal intern at petsche pollak since 2022 and was taken on as an associate at the beginning of March 2025. As part of her work, Lea was involved in large white-collar criminal proceedings and complex litigations. She also deals with sanctions law and provides support in compliance advice/implementation. In her free time, Lea enjoys travelling, doing Pilates and visiting current exhibitions and museums.