Melissa Lorenzo Hervé
About Melissa Lorenzo Hervé
Melissa Lorenzo Hervé is a Senior Attorney Editor specializing in Litigation and International Arbitration at Practical Law Company in New York City, where she has worked since 2009. She has extensive experience in Alternative Dispute Resolution and has contributed to various legal publications and educational initiatives.
Work at Practical Law Company
Melissa Lorenzo Hervé has served as the Senior Attorney Editor for Litigation and International Arbitration at Practical Law Company since 2009. In this role, she focuses on creating and editing online content related to major Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) institutions, including AAA, ICDR, FINRA, ICC, ICSID, JAMS, and UNCITRAL. She collaborates with sales and marketing teams to enhance the visibility of the Practical Law brand among legal practitioners worldwide. Her work includes developing content on domestic and international arbitration, with an emphasis on award enforcement, investment treaties, and mediation.
Previous Legal Experience
Prior to her current position, Melissa Lorenzo Hervé held various roles in the legal field. She worked as a Summer Associate at Norton Rose for two months in 2001. From 2005 to 2006, she was an Associate at Troutman Sanders LLP for one year. Additionally, she served as an Associate at Hughes Hubbard & Reed, LLP from 2002 to 2005 for three years. After her time at Hughes Hubbard, she worked as a Legal Editor at Fortent from 2006 to 2008 for two years.
Education and Expertise
Melissa Lorenzo Hervé earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, where she studied law from 1999 to 2002. Prior to that, she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Amherst College, studying from 1995 to 1999. She completed her high school education at Florida Christian School, graduating in 1995. Her educational background provides her with a strong foundation in legal principles and political frameworks, which informs her work in arbitration and dispute resolution.
Continuing Legal Education Contributions
In her role at Practical Law Company, Melissa Lorenzo Hervé prepares and moderates Continuing Legal Education (CLE) webinars. These webinars are conducted in collaboration with attorneys from contributor law firms, providing valuable educational resources for legal practitioners. Her involvement in CLE initiatives demonstrates her commitment to professional development and knowledge sharing within the legal community.