Christelle Dubouchet
About Christelle Dubouchet
Christelle Dubouchet serves as Global Senior Legal Counsel at SITA in London, England, a position she has held since 2023. With a diverse legal background, she has extensive experience in Customs law, green taxes, and excise duties, having worked in various legal roles across Europe and the United States.
Work at SITA
Christelle Dubouchet has been serving as Global Senior Legal Counsel at SITA since 2023. In this role, she is based in London, England, United Kingdom. Her responsibilities include providing legal advice and support on various matters related to the aviation and transportation industry. Dubouchet's expertise in customs valuation and tariff classification is particularly relevant to her work at SITA, where compliance with international regulations is crucial.
Education and Expertise
Dubouchet holds multiple degrees in law, including an LL.M. from the University of California, Berkeley - School of Law, where she also earned a Certificate of Specialization in International Law. She studied Public Law at the University of Leicester and obtained a Master's Degree in International Public Law from Paris-Pantheon-Assas University. Her expertise encompasses customs law, green taxes, excise duties, export controls, and tariff classification.
Background
Dubouchet's legal career began with various internships and trainee positions, including her role as an intern at the Delegation of the European Union to the UN in Geneva in 2010. She completed her attorney trainee clerkship at Conseil d'Etat in 2012 and worked as an attorney trainee at DS Avocats in 2013. From 2018 to 2023, she practiced as an Independent Lawyer in Paris, gaining substantial experience in advisory work and litigation.
Achievements
During her time at the University of California, Berkeley, Dubouchet received Pro Bono Honors for her contributions to several projects, including the United Nations Practicum and the International Refugee Assistance Project. She also participated in the CARES Act and Small Businesses Program, providing legal assistance to small businesses during the pandemic. Her work at Arsene Taxand involved preparing defense strategies and managing relationships with relevant authorities.