Management Board
Angelina Lazarova
Member of the Management Board – Judge at the Varna Court of Appeal
A judge with extensive experience in criminal adjudication. Areas of specialization include international cooperation, judicial training, judicial ethics, legal technology, and artificial intelligence within the judicial system. Has served as both an occasional and permanent instructor at the National Institute of Justice (NIJ) and as a lecturer for the European Judicial Training Network (EJTN) and various national and international training centers and forums; mentored two NIJ teams that achieved success in the THEMIS competition organized by the EJTN. Has represented Bulgaria in EU legislative initiatives, the EJTN, the European Judicial Network in criminal matters, and working groups of CEPEJ, UNODC, and others. Author of numerous studies, papers, and presentations regarding national judicial training standards, judicial professional competence, various aspects of substantive and procedural criminal law, and the application of mutual recognition instruments in criminal matters within the EU. Has participated in various national and international working groups. Served two consecutive terms as the representative of non-affiliated judges (those not belonging to professional associations) on the Partnership Council of the Supreme Judicial Council of the Republic of Bulgaria. Initiated the establishment of the Association of Women Judges in Bulgaria—a professional organization for serving Bulgarian judges and an affiliate of the International Association of Women Judges.