Women's Forum Global Meeting 2024

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Sandrine Giroud

LALIVE SA and Geneva Bar Association

Partner and President

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Sandrine Giroud is a lawyer and partner with LALIVE in Geneva. Since April 2024, she is the President of the Geneva Bar Association (GBA), only the second woman to hold this position in 129 years. She specialises in domestic and international litigation, with a focus on commercial and financial disputes, private client disputes, fraud and asset recovery, white collar crime, human rights and international sanctions. As President of the GBA she aims to defend the legal profession and the fundamental mission of lawyers as guarantors of the rule of law. She also works for the recognition and promotion of the economic value of legal services and Geneva as a legal capital, notably through the Geneva International Legal Association (GILA), of which she is President.

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Plenary
Oct 24, 2024
1:00 PM1:40 PM
Online

Women leading justice: Pioneering equality and reconciliation

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An inspiring session at the Women’s Forum dedicated to celebrating and promoting the pivotal role of women in leading positions in law, including Women Bar Presidents, across the globe. This session will explore the unique contributions of these trailblazing women in conflict resolution, their unwavering commitment to the respect of human rights, and their advocacy for women's rights. We will delve into their strategies for fostering gender equity within the legal profession and discuss the challenges and triumphs they encounter. Discover how women leaders in law are leading the charge towards a more just and equitable world and learn how their leadership serves as a beacon for aspiring female lawyers everywhere.
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