Lawyer for empowerment

Real change requires a deep
understanding of humanity and an
unconditional will to take action.
That’s what I stand for as a feminist and
criminal defense lawyer.

DR. CAROLIN WEYAND

Lawyer for
empowerment

In the media

Wenn ich heute in meinem Zuhause Gewalt erleben würde, fände ich in ganz Hessen keinen sicheren Ort. Diese Realität betrifft unzählige Frauen in Deutschland und zeigt, wie dringend wir handeln müssen. Für die Orange The World Kampagne habe ich in tagesschau24 über Gewalt gegen Mädchen und Frauen gesprochen und auf die strukturellen Lücken aufmerksam gemacht. Es bewegt sich etwas, doch wir brauchen ein deutlich stärkeres Bewusstsein für dieses gesamtgesellschaftliche Problem.
Die Hessenschau hat einen lesens- und hörenswerten Beitrag zu Gewalt gegen Frauen veröffentlicht. Darin bin ich mit O-Tönen für UN Women Deutschland zu hören, in denen ich die Verbreitung häuslicher Gewalt und die Bedeutung von Gleichstellung betone.
Sexuelle Belästigung hat viele Facetten, auch am Arbeitsplatz. Im Interview mit der Süddeutschen Zeitung spreche ich darüber, wie man reagieren sollte und was Unternehmen tun können, damit es erst gar nicht dazu kommt.
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Purpose-driven activism

“I am passionately committed to social fairness and equality – as a feminist and as a specialist lawyer for criminal law. I do not shy away from confrontation when it comes to making a difference. I want to be an inspiring force for change – precise in execution and open to new perspectives.”

“I support the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN. In particular, Goal 5 (for gender equality) and Goal 16 (for peace and justice) shape my daily commitment. They are the foundation of my work and my engagement.”

“I regularly share current projects, talks, publications, and interviews on my LinkedIn profile.”

“Key stages of my professional life are summarized in my CV.”

Purpose-driven activism

“I am passionately committed to social fairness and equality – as a feminist and as a specialist lawyer for criminal law. I do not shy away from confrontation when it comes to making a difference. I want to be an inspiring force for change – precise in execution and open to new perspectives.”

Founder and specialist lawyer for criminal law

“Since 2007, I have been working as a criminal defense lawyer and am one of the few female founding partners of a leading German criminal law firm. Rettenmaier Frankfurt was named JUVE Law Firm of the Year 2019/2020.”

Co-founder and compliance consultant

“I am the co-founder of Trustable – a consulting firm for customized, modern compliance solutions and effective whistleblower protection. With our clear guidance (also in MeToo cases), we provide security for individuals and companies, protect values, promote transparency, and strengthen trust in a respectful corporate culture.”

Board member and women’s rights activist

“Since 2025, I have been a board member of UN Women Germany. As a lawyer and feminist, I am passionately committed to the rights of girls and women. Contributing to the solution of today’s gender policy issues is a matter close to my heart – also as a mother of two daughters.”

Chairwoman of the board

“As a member of the board of the Association of Hessian Criminal Defense Lawyers (Vereinigung Hessischer Strafverteidiger*innen e.V.), I have been pursuing my legal policy commitment since 2010. In 2022, I was elected as the first female chairwoman.”

Trusted lawyer

“As a trusted lawyer (ombudswoman) for the German Olympic Sports Confederation and the German Olympic Team (Team D), I have served as a trusted contact for cases of sexual harassment and sexualized violence in elite sports since 2018.”

Contact

I look forward to being contacted.

LINKEDIN

Feel free to send me a contact request via LinkedIn.

Contact

I look forward to being contacted.

LINKEDIN

Feel free to send me a contact request via LinkedIn.