Born in 1959. Master of Laws (LL.M.) Compared Constitutional Law, Central European University & University of New York, 1992-1993. Law Degree, University of Law, Bucharest, 1978-1982. Lawyer - Training Expert (2007-2009). Anti Corruption and Justice Reform for acceding countries and possible candidates. Minister of Justice - Romanian Government (2004 - 2007). Justice Reform Expert - European Council Bosnia Herzegovina (2002 - 2004). Lawyer - APADOR-CH (1997- 2004). Expert - European Council Monitoring Unit (2000-2002). Balkan Advocacy Project - Coordinator - Helsinki Federation (2000-2000). Centre for Rroma Rights - European Consultant (1997-2001). Consultant - European Council OSCE mission to Kosovo (1999-2000). Expert - Press Legislation and Human Rights European Council (1998-2000). Attorney Prosecution Office (1983-1997). MEP since 2009.