Biography
Sophie de Sevin is an associate in the White Collar and Investigations practice in Paris. She advises and represents companies, senior executives and public figures in complex criminal proceedings, during investigations as well as at the trial stage.
Prior to joining White & Case, Sophie practiced at the world's largest business law firm dedicated exclusively to disputes, focusing on white-collar crime defense and investigations. Sophie's experience also includes working in the Office of Legal Affairs at the United Nations, and in the New York County District Attorney's Office. Sophie teaches criminal law and criminal procedure law at CY Cergy Paris University.
Professional Highlights
Kluwer Arbitration Blog: French Senate Approves Reform on Confidentiality of In-House Legal Advice: Potential Implications for Arbitration, co-authored with Thomas Adams, 2026
Revue Internationale de la Compliance et de l’Ethique des Affaires: Entre impératifs de l’enquête interne et protection des droits individuels: retour sur les récentes évolutions de la jurisprudence, co-authored with Eric Russo, 2025
Revue Internationale de la Compliance et de l’Ethique des Affaires: Face au greenwashing, l’UE trace les lignes d’une communication commerciale loyale, co-authored with Eric Russo, 2024