Early Life and Education
The daughter of Danish immigrants to Australia, Albrechtsen was born in Adelaide and attended Seacombe High School. She subsequently studied at University of Adelaide, graduating in law, with honours. Albrechtsen later moved to Sydney, where she worked as a solicitor in commercial law at Freehills. She subsequently attained a doctorate in law (SJD) from the University of Sydney. Her thesis was titled: 'The regulation of the fundraising process in Australia: searching for an optimal mix between legislative prescriptions and market forces'. Albrechtsen has also taught as an academic.
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