Women's Forum Global Meeting 2024

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Vanessa Bousardo

Ordre Des Avocats Du Barreau De Paris

Vice Batonnière

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A lawyer since 2006, Vanessa Bousardo holds a Master's 2 in General Private Law from the University of Paris II under Professors Christian Larroumet and Nicolas Molfessis. Trained in civil law, she has been practicing criminal law for almost 18 years and became Secretary of the Conference in 2010. She worked as an associate, then counsel, to Bâtonnier Pierre-Olivier Sur at Fischer, Tandeau de Marsac, Sur & Associés for ten years, before setting up her own firm specializing in criminal law and criminal business law in 2016. A member of the Paris Bar Council from 2019 to 2021, she notably headed COMHADIS, the anti-harassment and anti-discrimination commission. In 2020, she was put in charge of disciplinary investigations, before being appointed Secretary of the Council by Bâtonnier Olivier Cousi. On June 29, 2023, Vanessa Bousardo was elected Vice-Bâtonnière of the Paris Bar Association for the 2024-2025 term.

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