Lenka Bradáčová (born 1 March 1973) is a

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lawyer and

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who has been High

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since 2012.

Education and early career

Bradáčová attended grammar school in Roudnice nad Labem from 1988 to 1992. She then studied law at

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, graduating in 1998 with honors. She received the Karel Engliš Award from the university rector for being one of the best graduates in social sciences. In 2002, Bradáčová completed her doctoral studies at the Faculty of Law, Charles University, specializing in Public Law.

Professional career

In 1998 she began legal training at the District Public Prosecutor's Office in Litoměřice. From March 2008 to April 2014 she served as president of the Union of Prosecutors of the

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. Bradáčová was the most influential woman of the

in 2018 according to the

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magazine´s standings. On January 8, 2025, it was announced that Bradáčová will be the next prosecutor general of the Czeck Republic.

Achievements and recognition

Bradáčová has been recognized for her influential role in the Czech legal system: * She has been responsible for prosecuting some of the country's most serious and high-profile cases. * Forbes magazine has repeatedly named her as one of the most influential women in the Czech Republic, ranking her first in 2018. * She is known for her actions, courage, and hard work in dealing with complicated criminal cases involving businesses, politicians, and lobbyists.

Additional roles

Bradáčová is also a lecturer at the Judicial Academy of the Czech Republic and the Police Academy of the Czech Republic as well as a member of the Committee for the Recodification of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

References

1973 births Living people Czech prosecutors Czech jurists Charles University alumni People from Roudnice nad Labem {{CzechRepublic-bio-stub