The newlywed attorney, who has officially taken her husband George's surname, is in Athens to discuss her latest case.
The case centers on one of the world's longest-running cultural property disputes: a collection of classical Greek marble sculptures variously known as the Parthenon Marbles or the Elgin Marbles. Clooney, 36, is part of a delegation from her London-based firm, Doughty Street Chambers, meeting with Greek officials to discuss the country's long-running bid to win back the sculptures from the British Museum in London.
After touching down in Athens on Monday to widespread media excitement – local television crews lined up for hours in anticipation of her arrival – Clooney and her firm's boss, Geoffrey Robertson, met with Greece's minister of culture and sports, Konstantinos Tasoulas, on Tuesday. The group attended a working lunch at a scenic seafood tavern south of Athens.
Clooney is expected to continue talks with Greek officials throughout the week.
• Reporting by ANTHEE CARASSAVA
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