OLIVIA UZANAttorney · Paris & California Bars
The Eiffel Tower and the Seine at dusk, Paris

Admitted to the Paris & California Bars

Your English-speaking lawyer in France.

Assertive, strategic representation in international divorce and workplace discrimination — with full command of both the French and American legal systems.

20+

Years practising in Paris

2

Bars: Paris & California

10+

Years serving US clients

EN / FR

Fully bilingual counsel

Who I help

A rare position at the crossroads of two legal systems.


I am one of the few attorneys admitted to both the French and California Bars. For over a decade I have guided English-speaking clients through the French courts — Americans living in Paris, expatriates, and international families who need counsel who speaks their language and knows both worlds.

Most attorneys can offer you one side of the Atlantic. I have spent my career working across both — which means fewer surprises, fewer things lost in translation, and a strategy built around how the two systems actually interact, not just one of them.

Practice areas

Two focused areas of expertise.

01

International Divorce & Family Law

Cross-border divorce, custody and financial settlements for English-speaking and binational couples in France. Every case is different, so I start by understanding your family’s situation in full before proposing a strategy.

  • International & expatriate divorce
  • Child custody and relocation
  • Prenuptial agreements & matrimonial regimes
  • Prestation compensatoire (spousal compensation)

02

Workplace Harassment & Discrimination

Protection and representation for US citizens employed by American companies in France and across Europe. I hold employers accountable while keeping your career and your peace of mind firmly in view.

  • Harassment & discrimination at work
  • Wrongful and abusive termination
  • Employment & labour disputes
  • Cross-border US–France employment issues

Why clients choose me

The reach of an American litigator, rooted in Paris.


Dual-qualified & bilingual Counsel in fluent English with a native command of French law and procedure.

Determined advocacy A reputation for fighting fiercely — clients describe having a real fighter in their corner.

A US network Working alongside US counsel, including the Derek T. Smith Law Group (New York).

One point of contact Direct access to your attorney, from first call to resolution.

Olivia Uzan, attorney at law

As featured in

Le Monde
Le Figaro
Causeur

Client experiences

Trusted by international clients.


★★★★★

“Maître Uzan acted on my behalf and obtained a fair settlement from my employer. She was up to the challenge — and reassuring for a non-native French speaker.”

Graham D. · Employment matter

★★★★★

“She helped me on my case in France, explained every step, and was always available. For a bilingual lawyer in Paris, I recommend her.”

Robert R. · International divorce

★★★★★

“Efficient, sharp and perfectly bilingual — exactly the kind of determined advocate you want on your side.”

Precious H. · Family law

Facing a legal matter in France?

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