Selin Yılmaz

Transatlantic Security & Communications Expert | Lawyer | Public Affairs & External Affairs Advisor

Istanbul, Istanbul, Türkiye

About

Strategic communicator, international lawyer, and recognized voice in the fields of security, diplomacy, and public engagement. Former President of the Youth Atlantic Treaty Association (YATA), I have delivered speeches and moderated panels at high-level international conferences on politics, law, and transatlantic security. My legal background focuses on European Union Law, with professional experience in trademark, artificial intelligence, and data-related regulatory frameworks both in Turkey and internationally. I provide consulting in strategic legal matters, particularly where law intersects with public policy and technology. Recognized as one of the 45 European Leaders by Lucerne Dialogue in 2023 and selected for the prestigious New Security Leaders program at the Warsaw Security Forum. I also hold certified expertise in Military Gender Advisory, Information Technology Law, and International Humanitarian Law. Today, I continue to work as an international consultant in the fields of security policy, legal advisory, and public affairs with a strong commitment to inclusive youth leadership and resilient transatlantic dialogue.

Experience

  • Special Advisor for Communications to the President at Atlantic Treaty Association
    Jan 2026 - Present · 6 mos

  • Public Policy & External Affairs Advisor at Beyond Vision
    Oct 2025 - Present · 9 mos

  • Managing Partner - Attorney at Oran Partners
    Jan 2021 - Present · 5 yrs 6 mos

  • President at YATA International
    Nov 2022 - Jun 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Associate Lawyer at Demir&Partners Law Firm
    Nov 2019 - Dec 2020 · 1 yr 2 mos