Valentine Genu
About Valentine Genu
Valentine Genu is a Trainee Lawyer currently working at SELENE Avocats in Paris, France, with extensive experience in various legal roles across Europe and Brazil. They have a diverse educational background in law, having studied at multiple institutions including Université catholique de Lille and EFB.
Work at Linklaters
Valentine Genu has been working at Linklaters as a Trainee Lawyer (élève-avocate) since 2019. This role is based in the Paris Area, France, and has been ongoing for five years. Linklaters is a prominent international law firm known for its expertise in various legal sectors.
Current Legal Positions
In addition to working at Linklaters, Valentine Genu holds several other legal positions. They have been a Legal Trainee at SELENE Avocats since 2016 and at Patient Connect since 2014. Genu also serves as a Case Handler at the European Commission since 2021 and has been a Legal Trainee there since 2017. Furthermore, Genu has been a Trainee Lawyer at Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP since 2018.
Education and Expertise
Valentine Genu studied at Université catholique de Lille, where they earned a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) in French and European laws from 2011 to 2014. They furthered their education at Université Paris Dauphine - PSL, obtaining a Master 240 in International and European business law from 2015 to 2016. Genu also attended EFB, completing their studies at the Paris Bar School from 2017 to 2019.
Previous Experience
Before their current roles, Valentine Genu worked as an Associate at Arnold & Porter Kaye Scholer LLP in the Brussels Area from 2019 to 2021. They also served as a Guest Lecturer and Teaching Assistant at Université catholique de Lille from 2021 to 2023 and from 2017 to 2018, respectively. Additionally, Genu participated in a Global law program at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas in São Paulo, Brazil, in 2016.
International Experience
Valentine Genu has gained international experience through various roles across different countries. They have worked in Brussels, Belgium, at both the European Commission and Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher LLP. Genu also has experience in Brazil, where they have been a Legal Trainee at Brito & Maia Advogados e Consultores since 2013. This diverse background contributes to their expertise in international and European law.