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Dr. Esther Omlin

Profile:

  • Born in 1975 in the canton of Obwalden

  • Currently living in Zug

Current professional activity:

  • Senior lecturer in securities law and business law at the Institute of Finance and Law at OST – Eastern Switzerland University of Technology

  • Specially appointed prosecutor in several Swiss cantons

Education and previous professional roles:

  • Bilingual law degree from the University of Fribourg

  • Doctor of Laws (Dr. iur.) from the University of Fribourg

  • State Prosecutor and Chief Prosecutor of the Canton of Obwalden for 15 years

  • Member of the National Commission Against Torture for 10 years

  • Legal expert on issues related to Ukraine, within the context of the Ukraine crisis

Non-profit missions:

  • Parish Council Chairman until 2022

  • Board member of the Obwalden Historical Society until 2022

  • Member of the Cantonal Maturität Commission until 2020

  • Board member of the Făgetu aid project in Romania (mandate until 2027)

  • Vice-chairman of the Inner Switzerland Hometown Association (current)

  • Board member of the Bruder Klaus support association (current)

Motivation:
In a society that is often characterized by a fast pace and personal interests, it is especially important for me to take responsibility for the common good. Through my involvement in non-profit foundations and associations, I have the opportunity to actively contribute to solving societal challenges, support people in need and at the same time enrich my own life.