Born: Lons-le-Saunier, France, August 28, 1947; admitted, 1978, Paris.

Education: University of Dijon, Faculté de Droit de Dijon (Doctorat en Droit, 1974); Centre d'Administration des Entreprises, Dijon (CAAE, 1971); Institut Fur Arbeits-und Wirtschaftrecht, Cologne (1972); Max-Planck-Institut, Hamburg (1973); New York University (M.C.J., 1976).

Previously with: Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton, New York, 1976-1977, Siméon Moquet Borde & Associés, Paris, France, 1977-1986.

Member: Board of Directors of European-American Chamber of Commerce (France), International Trademark Association, Global Advertising Lawyers Alliance, International Technology Law Association (ITECHLAW), Editorial Board, Journal of Internet Law.

Languages: French, English and German.

Practice Areas: Intellectual Property; Computer Law; Information Technology and New Technologies; Advertising Law; Trade Regulation; Mergers and acquisitions, International Litigation.