English-French legal translation & editing
Valérie Le Deroff, translator and editor
As a freelance lawyer-linguist based in Chicago, I specialize in assisting US law firms, corporate legal departments, and international organizations with legal and business matters efficiently and effectively.
A native French speaker, I translate from English to French, bridging cultural differences to prevent reader confusion and legal uncertainty. This task requires extensive training, experience, and mental agility.
Here are my professional skills and qualifications:
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Master's degree in French Business Law - Université Paris XII, France
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Diplome C.U.E.C.E., European Public and Private Law - Université Paris I La Sorbonne, France
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Certificate, New French contract law - Université Paris I La Sorbonne, France
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Certificate, Contract drafting - Université de Genève, Switzerland
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Certificate, U.S. law – Levin College of Law, U.S.A.
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MA-level certification in legal translation accredited by the French government (completed in September 2024 / grade to be awarded by the examination board in December 2024) ― 450 hours of training (link here).
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Certificate in translation - New York University, U.S.A.
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Member of the American Translators Association (ATA) since 2012.
Member of the
American Translators Association since 2011
Member of the
National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators
WHAT CLIENTS SAY
“Your work is simply excellent.”
— Jean-Claude Alyko, Manager, Idée-Up France