Marnix Reynaert
Perk
Summary
Motivated master's student in Law at KU Leuven with a strong focus on economic and private law. Developed academic and practical insights through projects such as the Cosmos project. Overcame challenges, including a late ADHD diagnosis, resulting in an analytical, creative, and empathetic legal professional. Ambitious and quality-driven, with a keen interest in EU competition law and insolvency law.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Poker Player
self-employed
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Strengthened strategic thinking capabilities to drive effective solutions.
- Advanced risk management practices using game theory and thinking in terms of 'expected value.'
- Promoted awareness of unconscious bias.
- Nurtured empathy to facilitate better interpersonal relationships.
- Analyzed game strategies to improve decision-making during play sessions.
- Observed opponents to identify patterns and adjust tactics accordingly.
- Managed bankroll and tracked expenses to maintain financial stability.
- Assessed risk vs. reward scenarios when making decisions in-game.
- Reacted to complex game situations quickly and effectively.
- Studied competitors to understand different strategies and gain important advantages.
- Explored new technologies such as artificial intelligence for use in strategic decision-making.
- Performed detailed post-game analysis of own play to identify areas of improvement.
- Accepted constructive criticism from coaches and teammates to improve skills.
- Identified personal strengths and weaknesses and adjusted techniques to enhance performance.
- Most of all, I achieved greater self-awareness and discipline for continuous improvement.
Student Intern
Bayer
Machelen
- Support in document management, reporting, and data cleansing
Student Intern
Energyking
Herent
- Support in document management, reporting, and data cleansing
Student Intern
Jokri
Kampenhout
- Support in document management, reporting, and data cleansing
Hospitality Worker - Student
Peppino Pazzo
Kampenhout
- Kitchen work, delivery, multitasking
Education
Master of Laws - Major: Private law - Minor: Economic Law
KU Leuven
Leuven01-2026
Bachelor in Law -
KU Leuven
Leuven02.2022
High School Diploma - Languages And Economics
Don Bosco Haacht
Haacht06.2018
Skills
- Empathy
- Active listening
- Negotiation
- Competition law
- Property law
- Clear communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Stress resilience
- Problem solving
- Risk management
- Strategic thinking
- Data analysis
- Data management
Hobbies and Interests
- Sport: football, basketball, tennis, martial arts, poker, etc.
- Music: passion for music - self-taught guitarist
- Anti-trust law, sports law, insolvency law
Projects And Engagements
- Cosmos Project (Sportrecht), KU Leuven, contribution to legal research surrounding sports law
- Multiple years as a scout leader (Scouts Perk)
- Volunteer at Chiro Kampenhout
Languages
Dutch
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Intermediate (B1)
B1
German
Intermediate (B1)
B1
Timeline
Professional Poker Player
self-employed
01.2021 - 01.2024
Student Intern
Bayer
Student Intern
Energyking
Student Intern
Jokri
Hospitality Worker - Student
Peppino Pazzo
Master of Laws - Major: Private law - Minor: Economic Law
KU Leuven
Bachelor in Law -
KU Leuven
High School Diploma - Languages And Economics
Don Bosco Haacht
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