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Attorney
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Attorney
Career Profiles of the Profession
Who?
What?
Primary Practice Area & Subspecialty Fields:
I am a partner in a French firm that is specialized in assisting
foreign companies investing or otherwise doing business in France.
I myself do cross border transactions (joint ventures, consortium
agreements, distribution and agency agreements).
When?
Years in the Practice Area:
Since 1979
Years in the Legal Profession:
Since 1977
Where?
Employer:
Phillips Giraud Naud & Swartz
Size/Sector:
Small law firm
City/State:
Paris, France |
Law School:
Syracuse University Law School
Undergraduate School/Degree:
University of Massachusetts
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Why?
Pluses/Challenges of Practice Area:
Fascinating and challenging legal work.
Core Skills/Key Knowledge Needed in Your Practice Area:
Language, cultural and legal skills.
Advice to Lawyers and Law Students Interested in Your Practice
Area:
Learn languages and expose yourselves to different cultures. Don't
assume you know either the culture, the legal system, or the language
well enough to make presumptions.
How?
Career Path to Current Position:
See my chapter in
Careers in International Law, Second Edition, ABA,
as it is too long to describe here. Be reassured, however, that
it was through perseverance and hard work, rather than diplomas
and connections that I was successful in an international legal
career).
Influences and Mentors:
Just my interest in international affairs. No mentors (unfortunately!).
Suggested Reading About Your Practice Area:
Careers
in International Law, Second Edition, ABA
Job Search Techniques Used in Finding Your Position(s):
Hard work and perseverance.
Bar Affiliations and Activities:
ABA, Paris Bar, IBA, Union International des Avocats
Recent Professional Publications:
Intriguing Interests:
Photography, wine and travel.
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