Born 1958 in Helsinki
Married, two children
Doctor in Laws, University of Helsinki 1999
Licentiate in Laws, University of Helsinki 1987
LL.M. with court training 1985
LL.B., University of Helsinki 1980
Docent in Public Law and its History, National Defence University 2011-2015
Adviser and Member of the Cabinet of the President of the Republic 2010-
Chief of Staff, Office of the Parliamentary Ombudsman 2009
Deputy Parliamentary Ombudsman 2005–2009
Director of Research National Archives 2004–2005
Senior Adviser for Legislative Affairs, Ministry of Justice 1996–2004
Researcher, National Research Institute of Legal Policy 1983–1984, 1985–1991,1994–1996
Tutor, University of Helsinki 1992–1994
Notary,Toijala Court District 1985
Military Lawyer, Defence Staff 1982
Research Assistant, University of Helsinki 1982
Legal Aid Attorney, City of Espoo 1980–1981