As a certified legal translator & French 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.
Why hire a Lawyer-Linguist?
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.
Master's degree in French Business Law - Université Paris XII, France
Diplome C.U.E.C.E., European Public and Private Law - Université Paris I La Sorbonne, France
Certificate, New French contract law - Université Paris I La Sorbonne, France
Certificate, Contract drafting - Université de Genève
Certificate, U.S. law – Levin College of Law, U.S.A.
Master-level certification - English to French legal translation, accredited by the French government ― 450 hours of training (here); graduated with highest honors
Certificate in translation - New York University, U.S.A. - English to French
U.S. State Department translation exam, passed
Member of the American Translators Association (ATA) since 2012
Member of the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT)
Registered French Court Interpreter for Illinois
Supreme Court of Illinois Registration # 1513
Member of the National Association of Judiciary Interpreters and Translators (NAJIT)