Sabrina Clergé
About Sabrina Clergé
Sabrina Clergé serves as the Vice President Associate General Counsel at Breakthru Beverage Group, where she has worked since 2022. With a diverse legal career spanning over two decades, she has held various roles in prominent companies and is committed to mentoring young attorneys and improving legal processes.
Work at Breakthru Beverage Group
Sabrina Clergé serves as Vice President-Associate General Counsel at Breakthru Beverage Group, a role she has held since 2022. In this position, she focuses on providing legal guidance and support to the organization. Prior to her current role, she worked as Associate General Counsel - Corporate from 2019 to 2021 and as Senior Counsel from 2014 to 2018. Her tenure at Breakthru Beverage Group spans a total of six years, during which she has contributed to various legal initiatives and projects.
Education and Expertise
Sabrina Clergé earned her Juris Doctor (JD) from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where she studied from 1993 to 1996. She also holds a Bachelor's degree in Sociology from New York University, obtained between 1989 and 1993. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her legal career, which includes extensive experience in corporate law and contract management.
Background
Sabrina Clergé has a diverse professional background, having worked in various legal roles across multiple organizations. Before joining Breakthru Beverage Group, she held positions at World Fuel Services, American Express, KPMG, Pfizer, and Kaye Scholer LLP. Her career spans over two decades, during which she has developed expertise in corporate law, contract negotiation, and legal writing.
Achievements
Sabrina Clergé has made significant contributions to her field, including the development and implementation of the first contract lifecycle management platform at Breakthru Beverage Group. This initiative aimed to streamline contracting and negotiation processes. Additionally, she actively mentors and trains young attorneys, emphasizing the importance of ownership in their work. She also teaches legal writing in law school, preparing future attorneys for the demands of large law firms.
Professional Involvement and Advocacy
Sabrina Clergé is committed to fostering diversity and inclusion within the legal profession. She frequently finds herself as the only woman or person of color in professional settings, which informs her advocacy for a more inclusive environment. As a first-generation Haitian American, she brings a unique perspective to her work and strives to transform the perception of the legal department into a collaborative business partner.