Vita Liberte: Difference between revisions - Wikipedia

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| birth_date = 1975 (age 48-49)

| birth_place = [[Rīga]], [[Latvian SSR]], [[Soviet Union]]

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| occupation = Art collector, Lawyer

| years_active = 1999-present

| known_for = [[Art collection]], [[philanthropy]]

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| spouse = Vilnis Štrams

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'''Vita Liberte''' (born 1975) is a [[Latvia|Latvian]] lawyer, art patron, and entrepreneur.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Izveidot attiecības ar mākslu. Vita Liberte un Vilnis Štrams no VV foundation |url=https://naba.lsm.lv/lv/raksts/subjektivie-merijumi/izveidot-attiecibas-ar-makslu.-vita-liberte-un-vilnis-strams-no-.a184207/ |access-date=2024-08-05 |website=naba.lsm.lv}}</ref> She is known as the leading partner of "[[BDO Global|BDO Law]]" and "BDO Latvia"<ref>{{Cite web |title=Vita Liberte - BDO |url=https://www.bdo.lv/en-gb/our-people/vita-liberte |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=www.bdo.lv |language=en-GB}}</ref>, board member of the [https://kim.lv/en/ Kim? Contemporary Art Centre]<ref>{{Cite web |last=Caballero.lv |last2=@Grenardi |date=2023-01-16 |title=Vita Liberte: «Grūtības atsver gandarījums.» |url=https://grenazine.lv/sarunas/vita-liberte/ |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Grenazine.lv |language=lv}}</ref> and the founder of the arts foundation "[https://vvfoundation.org/ VV Foundation]." She served as the president of the Latvian Women's Football Federation,.

== Early Life and Education ==

Vita Liberte was born in 1975 and raised in [[Latvia]]. From an early age, she valued independence and started working at the age of sixRiga. She grew up in a modest family, which instilled in her the importance of earning her own money. SheFrom beganan herearly careerage, she valued independence and started working at the age of six as a janitor at her school and later at the [[:lv:VEF_Kultūras_pils|VEF Culture Palace]]. She also had various other jobs, including selling telecommunication services door-to-door and weeding beet fields.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web |title=Portrets: BDO Latvia un BDO Law vadošā partnere, zvērināta advokāte Vita Liberte |url=https://www.db.lv/zinas/portrets-bdo-latvia-un-bdo-law-vadosa-partnere-zverinata-advokate-vita-liberte-505612 |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=Dienas Bizness |language=lv}}</ref>

She went to Riga Secondary School No. 45<ref>{{Cite web |title=Pārdomu laiks |url=https://forbesbaltic.com/lv/intervijas/raksts/pardomu-laiks |access-date=2024-08-06 |website=forbesbaltic.com}}</ref> where she excelled academically, participating in various school olympiads and leading student interest groups. She also served as the chairwoman of [[Young Pioneers (Soviet Union)|Young Pioneers]]. RecognizingRecognising the prestige of the legal profession, she pursued her studies at the [[University of Latvia]], where she obtained a bachelor's degree in law in 1998. She then fulfilledcontinued her childhood dream of studyingstudies in the [[United States]], earning a master's degree in law from [[New York University School of Law]] in 1999, specialising in tax law.<ref name=":0" /><!-- Important, do not remove this line before article has been created. -->

== Career ==

=== Early Career and New York Experience ===

Liberte began her professional journey in [[New York City|New York]], working for [[PwC|PricewaterhouseCoopers]] (PWC). The competitive work culture in the US proved challenging but provided her with a deep understanding of international law and business practices. Liberte felt a strong pull to return to Latvia, driven by the belief that she would have greater opportunities to make an impact in her home country. Encouraged by colleagues, including [[Deloitte]]'s global leadership, she moved back to Latvia in 2001 and continued her career with Deloitte Latvia until 2007.<ref name=":0" />

=== BDO Latvia ===

In 2007, Liberte co-founded BDO Zelmenis&Liberte with Deloitte Latvia colleague Jānis Zelmenis, which later became BDO Latvia, part of [[BDO Global]].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About - BDO |url=https://www.bdo.lv/en-gb/about |access-date=2024-08-07 |website=www.bdo.lv |language=en-GB}}</ref> Her leadership has been instrumental in the firm's growth and success. Vita emphasizes the importance of embracing challenges in business, acknowledging that fear is not an option for entrepreneurs. She believes that facing challenges with a positive attitude is crucial for success, even in the most complex situations. Her partnership with Jānis Zelmenis has been a key factor in the success of BDO Latvia, with their shared values and mutual trust allowing them to build a strong and successful business.

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