Laurie David-Henric
Laurie David-Henric
From in-house to strategic advisory.
Thriving in-house at the intersection of law, business, and innovation for over two decades, I have navigated complex legal, regulatory, and corporate environments across Europe and North America.
My cross-sector, cross‑functional and cross‑industry international experience gives me a holistic understanding of how global organizations operate and transform.
What sets me apart?
I spent 20 years in-house, most of them in senior leadership roles worldwide, so I know first-hand the challenges traditional consultants cannot begin to comprehend, and
I bring a truly global perspective - shaped by dual citizenship - combined with a pragmatic ability to turn complexity into clear, actionable strategies that deliver measurable results.
Known for building and scaling high‑performing legal and operational in-house functions, I lead transformation programs that create sustainable impact.
As a recognized thought leader in global legal operations, I regularly speak at international conferences, contribute to industry publications, engage with professional communities across continents, and collaborate with leading academic institutions.
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With me, you gain a trusted strategic partner who has experienced first-hand the complexity of global legal leadership, reducing your risk of failed transformation, and turning operational excellence into a competitive edge.
Expertise in Legal + Governance + Operations
Business Lawyer, in law firm & in-house
Managing Director France for an international AFI 500 company
Legal Chief Operating Officer for a Fortune Global 500 company
Chief of Staff & Global Head of Legal, Compliance, IP Operations for a dual-listed international company
Intrapreneur, founder and leader of new global functions dedicated to international project management & global business process optimization
Expertise across continents + cultures + sectors + industries
International career between Europe and North America
Collaboration with 25+ countries across the globe
Dual education in Law (FR) & Business (DK)
Industries: Retail, Financial Services, Insurance, Biotechnology
Sectors: Private, Public, Regulated
Expertise recognized by prestigious Academia + Peers
Harvard Law School (USA)
Panthéon-Assas (FR)
Corporate Legal Operations Consortium – CLOC (global)
Association of Corporate Counsel – ACC (global)
LINK by the L-Suite, Advisory Member (Legal Innovators Network, 4,000 law professionals, USA)
The Global Center for Risk & Innovation, ex-Board Member (International NGO with Special Consultative Status to the United Nations ECOSOC)