Our Team
AsyLex is powered by people. From our dedicated office team to more than 200 volunteers worldwide, we bring together expertise in law, translation, IT, social work, and more - all united by one goal: defending access to justice.
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The people behind the operations
Our office team of 17 staff members manages the day-to-day operations that are essential to our success. This core group ensures quality, training, and coordination across all AsyLex activities. They oversee legal representation, operations, and international projects, supporting volunteers in Switzerland and beyond.
Lea Hungerbühler
Elena Liechti
Michel Brülhart
Joanna Freiermuth
Delphine Salaverry
Clara Böttinger
Lena Schulthess
Arianna Ortelli
Vittoria Catalfamo
Strategic governance & oversight
The AsyLex Board is responsible for the strategic governance and oversight of the organisation. Comprised of experienced leaders and legal experts, the board ensures our long-term sustainability, upholds our mission, and guides our commitment to providing high-impact, innovative legal aid.
Nathalie Vainio
Mei Yi Lew
Patrizia Birchler
Adran Zwicker
Marcel Werdenberg
Jessica Gauch
Julie Frei
Emirhan Darcan
Leila Schmid
Markus Mader
The heart of AsyLex
Over 200 volunteers are the heart of AsyLex. They bring legal expertise, language skills, and deep care to people and families who were forced to flee. From reviewing documents and drafting guidance to translating, researching, and answering messages with patience, they make rights real in everyday life. Students, lawyers, alumni, and professionals from many fields give their time after work and on weekends, quietly standing beside our clients with dignity and respect. Their commitment keeps our services free, independent, and human. Our work would not be possible without them.
The legal experts
The AsyLex Advisory Council is a body of distinguished experts from the fields of migration and asylum law, academia, and civil society. They provide invaluable guidance, ensuring that our volunteers always have the possibility to consult an expert regarding difficult questions or cases.
- Dr. Iur. Fanny De Weck - Expert on Migration Law and International Human Rights Protection
- Curtis F. J Doebbler - Expert on International Proceedings regarding Refugee Protection
- Jyothi Kanics - Expert on Rights of Migrants in a Vulnerable Situation
- Roman Schuler - Expert on Rights on Asylum Law
- Prof. Dr. Iur. Francesco Maiani - Expert on the Dublin III Regulation
- Walter Stöckli - Former Judge of the Swiss Federal Administrative Court
- Dr. Iur. Marc Spescha - Expert on Migration Law and Migration Criminal Law
- Dr. Iur. Stephanie Motz - Expert on Migration Law and International Human Rights Procedures
- Dr. Constantin Hruschka - Expert on European Asylum Law and the Common European Asylum System (CEAS)
- Maja Lysienia - Expert on Migration and Human Rights Law
The legal experts
AsyLex is supported by numerous personalities from civil society, culture, business, and politics. Learn more about the members of our AsyLex Committee and their reasons for supporting us.
- Tommy Vercetti - Rapper
- Martin Landolt - former Member of the National Council (Center Party)
- Samira Marti - Member of the National Council (Social Democrats)
- Bertrand Piccard - Explorer, Doctor and Opinion Leader
- Lisa Mazzone - President of the Green Party
- Marc Jost - Member of the National Council (Evangelical People's Party of Switzerland)