Sophie Duthoit
About Sophie Duthoit
Sophie Duthoit is the EU Companion Animal Policy and Legal Coordinator at Four Paws in Vienna, Austria.
Current Role at Four Paws
Sophie Duthoit currently holds the position of EU Companion Animal Policy and Legal Coordinator at Four Paws. She has been in this role since 2017, based in Vienna, Austria. In this capacity, she focuses on the development and implementation of policies and legal frameworks aimed at improving the welfare of companion animals throughout the European Union. She oversees legal matters, ensuring compliance with EU regulations and advocating for legislative changes to promote animal protection and welfare.
Previous Experience at Four Paws
Prior to her current position, Sophie Duthoit served as a European Legal Research Officer at Four Paws from 2012 to 2017. During her tenure, she was instrumental in conducting legal research, contributing to policy papers, and supporting advocacy efforts focused on animal welfare. She began her career at Four Paws as an intern in 2011, where she gained valuable experience in animal welfare policies and legal frameworks, which laid the foundation for her future roles within the organization.
Early Career
Before joining Four Paws, Sophie Duthoit worked at Mjc Du Virolois as Animatrice Jeune from 2009 to 2010. In this role, she was responsible for organizing and leading youth activities, providing a safe and engaging environment for young people. This position allowed her to develop skills in project management and community engagement, which have been beneficial in her subsequent roles.
Educational Background
Sophie Duthoit holds a Master of Laws, having studied Law from 2009 to 2011. She earned her doctorate in the field in an unspecified period. Her higher education has provided her with a strong foundation in legal principles, which she has applied throughout her career in animal welfare. She completed her secondary education at Lycée Du Noordover from 2002 to 2005.