Ms Dominika Łempicka-Fichter holds master degrees in Law, Maritime Law and IT & Telecommunications Law. In 2000 she joined the Maritime Office in Szczecin, holding positions with responsibilities in implementation of EU legislation, coordination of activities concerning EU Structural Funds and dealing with IMO, EMSA and HELCOM related matters. Additionally, she was responsible for internal administration. She was also, on ad hoc basis, consultant by IMO and lecturing at the Maritime University of Szczecin.

She joined EMSA in 2005 working preliminarily as a Project Officer for Co-operation with Member States and following that as Legal Officer. In 2015 she was appointed Head of Unit Legal, Finance and Facilities Support and, from 1st January 2020, she is acting Head Of Department Corporate Services.