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Victoria Lichet

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Executive Director @ Green Rights Coalition | New York Attorney | Environmental Advocacy, Legal Strategy

  • Education

    • University of zurich

      2013 - 2014
      Master of laws (master i) international law magna cum laude

      Activities and Societies: Thesis “the competence of the European Union in private international Law” Master of laws (first year), Erasmus, exchange ProgramMajor: international law: International Human Rights, Law of international organizations, International public law, International private law, International litigation.

    • Université paris nanterre

      2010 - 2013
      Ll.b. (j.d. equivalent) french and european law cum laude

    • Case western reserve university school of law

      2015 - 2016
      Llm degree u.s. legal studies honors

      Full tuition merit granted scholarship from Paris Dauphine University.On the Deans Honor List for Fall 2015 and Spring 2016 semesters.GPA: 4.0 Contracts law, business Law, property, evidence, legal writing, criminal law

    • Université paris dauphine- psl

      2014 - 2015
      Master of laws (master ii) international and european business law cum laude

      Activities and Societies: General Secretary of the International & European Business Law Master Student Association In 2020, PSL University is ranked, globally, 36th by the Academic Ranking of World Universities (Shanghai ranking).Bilingual program (French-English)International and European Human Rights (incl. sustainable development), international private law, procedural law of the European Court of Human Rights, competition law and mergers, international commercial law, international arbitration, procedural law of the WTO and the GATT

  • Experience

    • Fidal

      Apr 2015 - Jul 2015
      Legal intern

      * Prepared memoranda of legal advice on distribution law, consumer law and product safety regulations. * Prepared legal research and drafted notes, memoranda and legal articles on consumer protection laws.* Drafted a Compliance Officer employment contract.

    • Hahn loeser & parks llp

      Aug 2016 - Sept 2016
      Summer legal intern

      * Drafted revisions to sales agreement for a manufacturing company client* Drafted terms and conditions for Employee Purchasing Program for a Fortune 1000 company* Researched and drafted memoranda regarding the application of European laws to U.S. companies and comparison between U.S. and European laws

    • U.s. district courts

      Oct 2016 - Oct 2016
      Judicial clerk for the honorable judge christopher a. boyko

      U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Ohio* Researched and drafted Court's memoranda in response to motion for summary judgment and motion to dismiss in cases involving the Superfund and torts disputes.* Attended settlement conferences* Attended daily court proceedings

    • Ey

      Dec 2016 - May 2017
      Legal intern

      * Drafted written pleadings and motions (before Commercial Court, Criminal Court and Court of Appeal).* Drafted legal memoranda regarding corporate social responsibility, consumer protection laws, distribution contracts, pricing practices, trade negotiations, products compliance, protection of personal data, unfair competition.* Drafted contracts (sales agreements, selective retailing, partnerships). * Drafted legal articles, business propositions and training tools involving corporate social responsibility. Show less

    • Green rights coalition

      Sept 2017 - now

      * Develop and execute strategic initiatives to mobilize support for the adoption of a Global pact for the environment or any environmental legally binding global instrument.* Strategize and coordinate legal and advocacy actions in UN, government, and civil society spheres to influence public policies on the right to a healthy environment (e.g. campaign on UNGA resolution recognizing the right to a healthy environment, campaign for an additional protocol to the European Convention on Human Rights).* Supervise 100+ members and 3 interns. * Oversee the legal and administrative affairs of the organization. * Establish and manage strategic relationships and partnerships with other organizations and key stakeholders. Show less * Manage 10+ member U.S. Advocacy Team. * Lead and implement advocacy actions to mobilize support for the adoption of the Global Pact in the US.* Establish and grow partnerships and strategic relationships with other U.S. organizations. * Monitor and analyze global environmental regulatory policies and judicial developments. * Write and edit legal articles, book chapters, and reports > e.g. report on UNEP first informal consultation about the preparation of a political declaration for 2022.> Co-authored “Emerging Paradigms: A Global Pact for the Environment” within chapter “United Nations Sustainable Development Initiatives” of Earth Law textbook.* Assist social media team with communication strategy. This is a volunteering position.The Global Pact for the Environment was launched in 2017 as an initiative to conclude a legally binding international instrument under the United Nations that synthesizes the principles outlined in the Stockholm Declaration, the World Charter for Nature, the Rio Declaration, the IUCN World Declaration on the Environmental Rule of Law, and other instruments to solidify the environmental rule of law around the world and to achieve the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. The Global Pact Coalition is a UNEP accredited NGO. Show less

      • Executive Director

        Mar 2022 - now

      • U.S. Advocacy Team Coordinator

        Sept 2017 - Feb 2022

    • Myj management partners

      Nov 2018 - now
      In-house counsel

      * Singlehandedly spearhead legal affairs of the company and its subsidiaries located in Europe and Africa with a particular focus on corporate governance, commercial transactions, and compliance.* Advise executive management on execution of companies’ business strategy and development, transactions, and projects. Advise on growth and expansion by balancing legal risks against business needs and goals.* Draft, review, negotiate, and close a variety of complex agreements, including employment contracts, NDAs, and investment agreements. * Provide legal support to internal departments.* Supervise and mentor interns. Show less

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • New york state bar

      New york state bar
      Oct 2018

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Victoria Lichet
      Young Alumni Award Case Western Reserve University, Alumni Association Oct 2023 The award is given to an alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated excellence in his or her professional field and/or has demonstrated service to his or her community, the public or humanity, embodying the values and spirit of Case Western Reserve.As Victoria Lichet neared graduation from CWRU School of Law, the increasing urgency of threats from climate change prompted her to seek work helping to preserve the environment for future generations.Today, as executive director of the… Show more The award is given to an alumnus or alumna who has demonstrated excellence in his or her professional field and/or has demonstrated service to his or her community, the public or humanity, embodying the values and spirit of Case Western Reserve.As Victoria Lichet neared graduation from CWRU School of Law, the increasing urgency of threats from climate change prompted her to seek work helping to preserve the environment for future generations.Today, as executive director of the advocacy organization, Global Pact for the Environment, Lichet pursues her passion by urging governments to adopt laws to protect and foster healthy environments.“Our overarching goal is to build a global movement for the recognition of the right to a healthy environment,” said Lichet, who lives in New York City. Show less
    • Awarded to Victoria Lichet
      Emerging Leader - Emerging Leaders Initiative (ELI-ELI) Environmental Law Institute Jan 2021 ELI-ELI works to connect, support, and foster dialogue among the next generation of rising stars in environmental law and policy.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Co-Chief Operating Officer 2021-2024 / Member since 2019

      Issued by Global Network for the Study of Human Rights and the Environment (GNHRE) on Dec 2021
      Global Network for the Study of Human Rights and the Environment (GNHRE)Associated with Victoria Lichet

    • Member of the Human Rights Working Group & Ecological Rights Subgroup

      Issued by Global Pandemic Network on Aug 2020
      Global Pandemic NetworkAssociated with Victoria Lichet

    • Member & Donor

      Issued by World Marrow Donor Association on Jul 2013
      World Marrow Donor AssociationAssociated with Victoria Lichet

    • French Rapporteur

      Issued by Sabin Center for Climate Change at Columbia Law School on Dec 2021
      Sabin Center for Climate Change at Columbia Law SchoolAssociated with Victoria Lichet

    • Earth Law Attorney

      Issued by Earth Law Center on Nov 2018
      Earth Law CenterAssociated with Victoria Lichet

    • Pro Bono Legal intern

      Issued by Cair Ohio on Oct 2016
      Cair OhioAssociated with Victoria Lichet