Curriculum Vitae

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Jan 2023 - Present

Research Fellow

HEC Paris (Paris)

Research focus on AI, the law, and the multiple ways these coexist.

Jan 2022 - Present

Lecturer

HEC Paris / Sciences Po Paris (Paris)

I teach "Legal Data Analysis" at HEC Paris, and at Sciences Po Paris. The course is designed as an introduction to Python methods and tools (in English), as applied in particular to legal data.

I also teach a course about "Large Language Models and the Future of the Legal Profession".

Sep 2020 - Present

Independent Practitioner

Pelekan Data Consulting (Paris)

I provide legal advice and officiate as tribunal secretary on public international law and commercial arbitrations matters. I notably work as an assistant to Prof. Makane Moïse Mbengue (U. of Geneva). In this capacity, I have advised (inter alia):

  • A Latin American State on the international law remedies available with respect to the arrest of one of its Ambassadors and Special Envoy in an African State;
  • An Arbitration Panel (as Secretary) in a safeguards dispute under a Regional Trade Agreement (Panel Report);
  • The African Union in the context of two advisory proceedings before the ICJ (Palestine, and Climate change); and
  • An African Regional Economic Organisation on investment facilitation and promotion.
Sep 2017 - Jun 2019

Bar Manager

LeckBar (Corpus Christi College, Leckhampton, Cambridge)

I was elected two years in a row to manage the Graduate Bar at Leckhampton, a non-profit institution with an annual turnover of 25,000+ GBP.

Dec 2016 - Present

Plumitif

Investment Arbitration Reporter (Paris)

To date, I have written more than 1,300 articles and contributions regarding international investment arbitration news, including summaries of awards and analyses of recent developments in investment treaty law. I investigate new cases, and report on ongoing developments in the field. I am also in charge of implementing new data solution and offerings, such IAReporter's Virtual Casebook and Topic Tool.

Jan 2015 - Aug 2016

Senior Intern

Allen & Overy (Paris)

Two internships, January 2015 to June 2015, and Avril 2016 to August 2016. Litigation & Arbitration department, under the direction of partners Marie Stoyanov, Michael Young, and Erwan Poisson. Legal research, drafts of written submissions and law articles, etc.

May 2013 - Sep 2013

Consultant

Junior Consulting Sciences Po (Paris)

I ensured the transition period between the old and the new board, selected and trained new recruits, and worked on various missions of varying interest.

Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

Assistant Manager

Ladurée Australia (Sydney)

As a member of the opening team, I set up the business's original processes, reporting documents, and advised on the best way to display various types of macarons.

Nov 2011 - Mar 2012

Intern

Sauver le Monde des Hommes (Paris)

Start-up dedicated to men fashion. I was in charge of research, marketing, and web-mastering tasks. I learned basic start-up skills, and the life-changing difference between a jersey, a popeline, and a twill.

Aug 2011 - Mar 2012

Waiter

Paul (Rue de Buci, Paris 75007)

Bakery and Restaurant. In the purest tradition of Parisian waiters, I waited tables, frowned at tourists, and arbitrarily forgot orders.