Mentoring New mentors – suitable for your needs?
Do you have questions, need advice, or want someone to listen to you so you can discuss a personal matter outside your usual environment?
In the Heidelberg Alumni International mentoring program, you will find discussion partners on a wide range of topics, such as studying, doctoral studies, research, job hunting, career planning, working and living abroad. Heidelberg alumnus Roland Fuerst recently joined our team of mentors. He is happy to answer questions about working as a lawyer (internationally) and provides general advice on topics such as working abroad, living in the US, job search strategies, and application tips.
Roland Fuerst, LL.M.
Field of study: Law
Roland Fuerst moved to the US at an early stage in his life. After completing his law degree at Ruperto Carola in 1990, he transferred to New York University School of Law, where he earned a master's degree in comparative law. He continues to reside in New York with his family.
Roland Fuerst's professional career has taken him to large global law firms, where he spent more than a decade advising primarily European clients on investment transactions in the US. Most recently, he worked as a partner in the New York office of Clifford Chance. In 2005, Roland Fuerst joined market research company GfK AG (now NielsenIQ) as Chief Legal and Compliance Officer. He currently works as a transaction lawyer at Prudential, one of the largest US life insurance companies, advising corporate clients in the US and internationally on the transfer of pension risks and longevity reinsurance.
Are you still looking for suitable mentors for your needs? You will find a wider selection in the HAI Mentoring Pool. There you will find other network members of different ages, from a wide range of disciplines, industries, and professional fields, from science and research, as well as from regions in Germany and other countries.
One-time information as well as longer-term contacts or support during challenging phases are possible. Try it out with your topic!
If you would like assistance with matching or have any questions, please contact mentoring@alumni.uni-heidelberg.de
