Veronika Lazorenko is a PhD candidate in the URPP Human Reproduction Reloaded | H2R, sub-project 1 Normativity of Human Reproduction at the University of Zurich.

Veronika’s research interests lie in the legal challenges of human reproduction, with a particular focus on reproductive autonomy, the role of consent in reproduction, and the formation of family structures. Her PhD project focuses on the legal challenges of posthumous reproduction, particularly in the context of war and its impact on reproductive decision-making. 

Education 

• PhD candidate, URPP Human Reproduction Reloaded | H2R, University of Zurich, Switzerland (since 2026)
• Master of Law, International and Comparative Law, University of Zurich, Switzerland (2023-2024)
• Master of Law, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine (2021-2023)
• Bachelor of Law, Taras Shevchenko National University of Kyiv, Ukraine (2017-2021)

Work and Research Experience 

• Legal Trainee at Research and Development and Innovative Medicines, Novartis, Switzerland (2026)
• Review Associate, Bär und Karrer, Switzerland (2025)
• Junior Associate, Vasil Kisil and Partners, Ukraine  (2023-2024)
• Courtroom Secretary, Kyiv Economic Court, Ukraine (2021-2022)
• Leading Specialist of the Court Office, Kyiv Economic Court, Ukraine (2021)