Marcus M. Schmitt

International lawyer and in-house counsel registered in Germany and executive manager in the legal services industry. Graduated from Freie University and Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany.

Role in ECLA

2017 – Present: General Manager

Professional Career

• 2017 – Present: Managing Director, dfv European Corporate Counsel Group SRL
• 2021 – 2025: Managing Director, German Institute for Legal Departments and Corporate Lawyers (diruj)
• 2013 – 2017: Member of Executive Board, dfv Association Services GmbH (Bundesverband der Unternehmensjuristen e.V. – BUJ)
• 2012 – 2017: Manager, Otto Henning GmbH, Management Consultants

Beyond the Law

• What is your favorite place in Europe and why?
  • There are so many but for the sake of giving one specific answer, I’d say Northern Brittany for the beautiful nature, relaxed people and tranquility.
• What do you do outside work that keeps you grounded?
  • Sports, travelling and constructing Lego structures with the kids.
• What belief or habit have you changed your mind about in the last few years?
  • That there is a depth to the saying “Keep Calm and Carry On” that fits so many situations in life.
• What book, film, or music has stuck with you?
  • Two films actually: Rain Man and As Good as it Gets.