International HR Director and Employment Law Specialist with a focus on cross-border workforce management between the US and EMEA. She holds a Master's in International Labor Law and has guided 15+ mergers and acquisitions.
Sophie Laurent is a bilingual HR strategist who bridges the gap between American corporate agility and European regulatory complexity. With 15 years of experience leading HR for multinational corporations in Paris and New York, she is uniquely qualified to write about navigating the French Labor Code, managing works councils (CSE), and structuring compliant restructuring plans. Her expertise extends to organizational design, combating burnout, and designing remote-first cultures that comply with the "right to disconnect." Sophie provides leaders with the tactical knowledge needed to manage diverse teams without triggering legal pitfalls.