Elena Lipcer

Elena Lipcer was a prominent Russian lawyer known for her role in high-profile cases, including representing Platon Lebedev in the Yukos case. She was the daughter of human rights activist Lev Ponomarev and had a legal career spanning over two decades. Lipcer was also recognized for her contributions to human rights literature and was included in the list of '100 Most Influential Women in Russia' in 2011. She passed away on September 5, 2023, after a prolonged illness.