Professional Summary
Bar-admitted attorney practicing in Toulouse with a focus on commercial litigation and contract disputes. Combines comprehensive pre-bar corporate legal experience with courtroom and procedural brief writing capabilities.
Experienced in conducting rigorous case law analysis, drafting procedural filings, and advising corporate clients on risk mitigation and dispute resolution strategies under French law.
Professional Experience
Vauran & Martel Avocats
Toulouse, France
Junior Associate Attorney
Jan 2025 – Present
- Draft procedural submissions, pre-litigation formal notices, and pleadings for commercial and civil disputes before the Tribunal de Commerce and Tribunal Judiciaire de Toulouse.
- Conduct legal research and risk analyses on contractual breach, unpaid receivables, and warranty claims across 30 active client matters.
- Prepare clients for hearings, coordinate procedural timetables with opposing counsel, and attend scheduled court docket calls under partner guidance.
- Assist senior counsel in negotiating structured commercial settlements, securing amicable payment terms in 8 dispute files.
Tolosa Logistics Solutions
Toulouse, France
In-House Legal Counsel
Sept 2017 – Aug 2023
- Reviewed, drafted, and negotiated non-disclosure agreements, transport agreements, and supplier master services agreements under French commercial law.
- Identified liability exposures across commercial vendor relationships and updated standard contract templates in cooperation with procurement teams.
- Managed formal debt collection protocols for overdue customer accounts, reducing uncollected claims before legal escalation.
Castel & Mérignac Avocats
Toulouse, France
Legal Assistant
Sept 2016 – Jun 2017
- Researched case law and statutes regarding corporate liability and commercial leases to support brief preparation.
- Prepared case binders, bundled evidentiary exhibits, and coordinated document production for civil litigation hearings.
Education
Université Toulouse 1 Capitole
Master 2 Droit Privé et Contentieux · Commercial Law and Civil Litigation · Toulouse, France · Mention Assez Bien · Sept 2014 – Jun 2016
Completed specialized coursework in civil procedure, commercial dispute resolution, contractual liability, and debt recovery mechanisms.
Defended a graduate thesis examining jurisdiction clauses and dispute management mechanisms in supply chain agreements.
Université Toulouse 1 Capitole
Licence en Droit · Private Law · Toulouse, France · Satisfactory · Sept 2011 – Jun 2014
Foundational curriculum covering obligations, civil code fundamentals, constitutional law, and commercial jurisprudence.
Selected Case Studies
Commercial Lease Risk Assessment Project
Feb 2025 – May 2025
- Audited commercial lease terms and service level clauses for a regional cooperative during corporate reorganization, identifying statutory compliance requirements.
- Produced a structured litigation risk report detailing exposure caps and dispute escalation routes prior to mediation.
Core Competencies
Civil Procedure
Commercial Litigation
Contract Drafting
Legal Research
Dispute Resolution
Procedural Pleadings
Evidence Organization
Commercial Leases
Case Law Analysis
Settlement Negotiation
Languages
French
C2
English
C1
Spanish
B1
Certifications & Bar Admissions
Certificat d'Aptitude à la Profession d'Avocat (CAPA)
École des Avocats Centre-Sud (EDACS) · Nov 2024
Community Involvement
Clinique Juridique Occitane
Toulouse, France · Jan 2023 – Oct 2024
- Pro Bono Legal Adviser
- Advised local residents on tenant rights, administrative procedures, and consumer rights during bi-monthly legal aid clinics.
- Helped unrepresented parties organize case paperwork and clarify procedural options prior to legal aid hearings.