Specialist disputes firm Signature Litigation announces that Paris Partner Sylvie Gallage-Alwis has been appointed as one of the new Directors of the Board of the International Association of Defense Counsel (IADC).
Sylvie was appointed on 12 July alongside four other members of the Board, and is the only European member of the Board of the prestigious international organisation.
Founded in 1920, the IADC is the preeminent global legal organisation for lawyers representing corporate and insurance interests.
The IADC Board works to assist the organisation’s members and their clients, by advancing the legal practice, as well as improving the civil justice system and legal profession internationally. The IADC also works globally to implement legal reform in different jurisdictions.
Sylvie’s appointment as a Director of the IADC Board will allow her to enhance professional development for IADC members, and help lead the organisation in improving the legal profession and civil justice system globally.
Commenting on her appointment to the Board, Sylvie said: “I am honored to have been appointed as a Director of the IADC Board and I look forward to the opportunity to help drive forward our organization’s continued growth, as well as supporting our members globally. Corporates are increasingly exposed to risks globally, and international legal perspectives play a vital role in ensuring their interests are safeguarded. To that end I am delighted to bring a European perspective and my insights to bear on this important appointment.”