Lina Torresilla Spinella

Associate

As a member of August Debouzy's Labour and Employment Law team, Lina assists French and foreign clients with issues related to individual and collective labour relations. She also advises our clients on litigation matters.

Admitted to the Paris in 2021, Lina joins our team as an associate the same year, after several trainings within various law firms and major companies operating in the Luxury and Retail sectors.

Lina graduated from the universities of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne (Master's degree (Master 1) in Labour Law) and Paris II Panthéon-Assas (Master's degree (Master 2) in Labour relations Law and Practice).

Practice Area

Employment and Social Security Law
Dispute Resolution

Education

Master's degree (Master 2) in Labour relations Law and Practice, University of Paris II, Panthéon-Assas, 2019
Master's degree (Master 1) in Labour Law, University of Paris I Panthéon-Sorbonne, 2018

Admitted to the Bar

Paris, 2021

Languages

French I English

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