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), data protection and security, and Web 3 and Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT). 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,  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, liability, data protection, IP protection and legal agreements to clients ranging from AI model developers, AI system providers and deployers, and content creators. She sits on the board of the AI Transparency Institute, a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to promoting the responsible development of AI through independent research, assessment, education and advocacy.

 

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.

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Education

  • 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)

Bar

  • Bar admission, Canton of Geneva (2022)

 

 

 

Academic Activities

  • Artificial Intelligence Governance Professional (AIGP) from the International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP) (January 2025)
  • CIPP/E from the IAPP (May 2018)

Membership

  • Swiss Bar Association (SAV)
  • Attorney-at-law, member of the Bar Association of Vaud (Switzerland)
  • AI Transparency Institute – Member of the Board
  • Swiss Association for Standardization (SNV) – Member of UK 42 Artificial Intelligence Working Group
  • Swiss Academy of Engineering Sciences (SATW) – Member of expert group AI Law and technology
  • University of Cambridge & Oxford University Alumni Association, Geneva Chapter
  • Member of the Committee of the Club Photo Elysée
  • Lab-of-Arts Association
  • International Association of Privacy Professionals (IAPP)

Languages

  • French
  • English
  • Italian

Professional Experience

  • Senior Associate, 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)

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