I amsterdam - Alderman: Lodewijk Asscher

Lodewijk Asscher was born in Amsterdam on 27 September 1974. He studied Dutch law at the Universiteit van Amsterdam. In 2002 he became a member of the City Council and since 2004 he has been party leader of the PvdA (Labour Party).

CURRICULUM VITAE

Personal details
Surname: Asscher
First names: Lodewijk Frans
Dutch titles: Mr. (Master of Laws), Dr. (Doctor’s title)
Date of birth: 27 September 1974
Place of birth: Amsterdam
Civil status: Married

Education
1998: Dutch Law, University of Amsterdam
1995: Psychology (foundation course)
1992: Grammar School Sorghvliet (The Hague)

Work experience
2002 – 2006: University lecturer and researcher, Institute for Information Law, University of Amsterdam
1998 – 2002: Researcher, Institute for Information Law, University of Amsterdam (doctoral thesis)

Political career
2004 – 2006: Party leader of the PvdA in Amsterdam
2002 - 2006: PvdA member of the Amsterdam City Council

Additional involvement
2004 – current: Involved in the management of the Hans Vonk Foundation

Hobbies
Football, music, reading