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Maja PopovicSerbian lawyer, politician and statesman
Date of Birth: 01.01.1972
Country:  Serbia |
Content:
- Maya Popović: A Serbian Legal and Political Luminary
- Judicial and Legal Career
- Intelligence Service
- Appointment as Justice Minister
- Linguistic Proficiency
- Personal Life
Maya Popović: A Serbian Legal and Political Luminary
Early Life and EducationMaya Popović graced the world with her presence in 1972, born in Belgrade, Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia (SFRY). Her academic journey commenced in 1989 at the University of Belgrade's Faculty of Law. She subsequently pursued and successfully defended her doctoral dissertation at the Novi Sad University Faculty of Law.
Judicial and Legal Career
Equipped with her legal prowess, Popović embarked on a career as a judge. Her legal acumen led her to establish her own law firm in 2000, which she operated until 2012.
Intelligence Service
In 2014, Popović transitioned to the world of intelligence, joining the Security and Information Agency (BIA). She ascended to the position of Special Advisor to the Director of Intelligence, Bratislav Gašić.
Appointment as Justice Minister
Popović's exceptional legal and analytical skills caught the attention of the Serbian government. On October 28, 2020, she was entrusted with the prestigious role of Minister of Justice in Ana Brnabić's second cabinet.
Linguistic Proficiency
Beyond her legal expertise, Popović is an accomplished polyglot. She converses fluently in English, Italian, Spanish, and French, reflecting her cosmopolitan outlook.
Personal Life
Popović shares a happy marriage with Rasko Popović, a respected judge in the Belgrade Court of Appeals. Together, they have raised two children.
