1954
Born in Essen
1973–1977
Law degree at the University of Marburg
1977
First state examination in law
1980
Second state examination in law
1980–1984
Assistant professor at the University of Marburg; doctorate
1984
Called to the bar at Karlsruhe District Court
1989
Called to the bar at Karlsruhe Higher Regional Court
1995
Called to the bar at the Federal Court of Justice