Simona Mangiante

Simona Mangiante established her career as an attorney specializing in child abduction cases within the European Parliament in Brussels. During her impactful tenure, she gained recognition for her dedicated legal work and served prominent roles, including administering to the home affairs committee under Martin Schulz. Her expertise was further leveraged while working directly for high-ranking European Parliament officials such as Mairead McGuinness and Roberta Angelilli, demonstrating her capacity for high-level legal and administrative responsibilities within a complex international legislative body. In approximately 2012, her network expanded significantly when she was introduced to Maltese professor Joseph Mifsud by Gianni Pittella, a respected Italian Member of the European Parliament.

Following the conclusion of her contract with the European Parliament, Mangiante transitioned to the London Centre of International Law Practice in 2016, a position facilitated by Pittella and Mifsud. Her three-month engagement at the London institution concluded in November 2016. During her time in London, she commenced communication with George Papadopoulos via LinkedIn in September 2016, a connection that evolved into a personal relationship by March 2017. Her professional profile became intrinsically linked to a high-profile international event when she received a subpoena from Robert Mueller’s office in October 2017, as part of the broader Trump-Russia inquiry following Papadopoulos’ guilty plea.

Leveraging her enhanced public profile, Simona Mangiante has also pursued entrepreneurial ventures. She successfully launched her swimsuit brand, Agape by Simona, showcasing her ability to navigate both the demands of a high-profile public persona and the strategic development of a commercial enterprise. Her multifaceted career demonstrates a unique blend of legal acumen, international policy experience, public advocacy, and brand entrepreneurship.