Crystal Dubois

Crystal Dubois is an Attorney-at-Law working as a Senior Associate in the Bonnard Lawson Tech team, a division of Bonnard Lawson specialized in innovation and technology law.

Her practice focuses on emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI), Web 3 and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT), and data protection. She also advises on Intellectual Property (IP), fintech, Internet Communications Technology (ICT), financial market law, corporate Law, art law, and philanthropy and impact ventures. She is part of expert working groups, in AI and Web 3, and a member of associations in the cultural space.

As a Certified Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP), Crystal Dubois provides guidance on AI regulatory compliance, responsible AI frameworks, data protection, IP protection and legal agreements to clients ranging from AI model developers, AI system providers and deployers, and content creators.

Moreover, Crystal Dubois provides guidance to Web 3 projects on Swiss regulatory requirements and decentralized governance frameworks. She also supports clients in drafting their terms and conditions, privacy policies and documents, and in drafting and reviewing their contracts and legal documents. Finally, Crystal Dubois provides advice in structuring ventures and IP protection.

Prior to qualifying as a lawyer, Crystal Dubois initially worked in the media and advertising technology industry in London as a digital strategist. She then served as a data protection specialist in a pharmaceutical company and for an academic program. Crystal Dubois co-founded a boutique art advisory agency and was involved in various projects, including organizing conferences, working with startups programs, collaborating with entrepreneurs from various sectors, producing a podcast, and undertaking consulting projects.

Crystal Dubois pursued her law studies at the University of Lausanne and the University of Geneva, specializing in economic law, financial markets law, international commercial litigation, and philanthropic structures. She also holds a Master’s in Management (MPhil Management) from the University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, allowing her to anticipate business challenges and integrate a strategic dimension into her legal practice.

Prior to joining Bonnard Lawson, Crystal Dubois worked in a large business law firm in Geneva.

Education

Bar admission, Canton of Geneva (2022)
Master of Laws (summa cum laude) in Economic Law, University of Geneva (2019-2021)
Certificate of Advanced Studies in Legal Professions, Geneva (2020)
Master’s Degree in Management (MPhil Management), University of Cambridge, Judge Business School, Churchill College, UK (2015-2016)
Bachelor of Laws (magna cum laude), University of Lausanne (2012-2015)

Certifications

Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP), January 2025

CIPP/E from the IAPP, May 2018

Associations

Attorney-at-law, member of the Bar Association of Vaud (Switzerland)
Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
University of Cambridge & Oxford University Alumni Association, Geneva Chapter
Member of the Committee of the Club Photo Elysée
Lab-of-Arts Association
SATW – Law and AI Working Group
International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Professional Experience

Senior Association, Bonnard Lawson International Law Firm, since 2025
Associate, Bonnard Lawson International Law Firm, since 2023
Junior Associate, MLL Meyerlustenberger Lachenal Froriep SA (MLL Legal), Geneva, Switzerland, 2021-2022
Co-founder, Arie Art Agency, Switzerland, 2019-2022
Scientific Collaborator, Unidistance, Switzerland, 2019-2021
Privacy Specialist, Ferring Pharmaceuticals Ltd, Switzerland, 2019
Digital Strategist & European Data Privacy Lead, Outbrain, London, UK, 2017-2018
Compliance Intern, Richemont International SA, Switzerland, 2014
Legal Intern, Brick Court Chambers, London, UK, 2013

Languages

French
English
Italian

 

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