Cécile
Théard-Jallu
Partner
Cécile Théard-Jallu is an expert in innovation digital technologies, cybersecurity and data privacy, healthcare & life sciences and commercial law.
She provides strategic assistance to international groups and SMEs on regulatory compliance, data protection & digital law, databases projects, contracts and intellectual property, particularly within the healthcare and life sciences sectors, as well as in the agrifood, retail, mobility and the New Space industries.
Cécile has developed significant expertise in complex contractual operations including R&D, consortiums, technology transfers, and licensing – critical for companies navigating technological transformations with or without public funding. This encompasses advising clients on the engineering, design, negotiation, and implementation of their commercial, computer, technological, or industrial contracts.
She assists clients in developing and implementing innovation strategies encompassing clinical trials, market access, telemedicine, AI, digital twins, primary and secondary use of data schemes, connected devices, blockchain, metaverse, smart cities, and more.
As a certified advisor under the Europrivacy GDPR compliance certification scheme, she represents De Gaulle Fleurance in the Cyber & Security Hub of the European Systematic Paris Region Competitivity Cluster.
Additionally, she has been appointed as an expert in the European Commission’s TEHDaS (Towards the European Health Data Space) programme. Cécile is a member on behalf of her firm of the European Space Agency (ESA)’s agrifood BSGN accelerator and is part of ESA’s new working program on the future European Space Data Space.
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Languages
- French
- English
Qualifications
- Member of the Paris Bar 1996
- 1995 DJCE in business law, Universities of Cergy-Pontoise and Montpellier
- 1995 DESS in Business Law, University of Cergy-Pontoise
Bars
- Paris
Teachings given
- Ditigal, ethics, data, AI & Cyber law at the University of Burgundy / (University Diploma on AI & Health and Interuniversity diploma of the the University of Burgundy & the University Hospital of Dijon
Professional associations
- Co-chair of the Healthcare & life sciences law committee & World Life sciences conference of the International Bar Association
- Member of the Technology Law Committee of the International Bar Association
- Member of ATEC ITS & Systematic Parix Region Hub Cyber & Security
- Member of Institute for Smart Health
Publications
- Cécile Théard-Jallu & Laetitia Cesari : Page 44 “Cybersecurity: A crucial Legal Challenge for Stakeholders of the EU Space Economy” – The Legal Industry Reviews France
- Cécile Théard-Jallu : DTx – where do EU regulations stand in this emerging, rapidly-growing market?
- Cécile Théard-Jallu and Grégoire Froussart, “Artificial intelligence in pharmaceutical development and manufacturing – A promising potential in search of a legal framework”, Pharma network magazine, May 2023.
- Cécile Théard-Jallu and Guillaume Jagerschmidt, “Donnée de mobilité et acceptabilité d’un partage par le public”, Revue TEC, N°253, April 2022
Cécile Théard-Jallu stands out for her expertise and proactive attitude.
Cécile Théard-Jallu, an expert in the data implications of technology transfers.
In-depth knowledge of the subject, including the particularities of medical data protection in the life sciences sector.
Cécile Théard-Jallu is noted for her in-depth knowledge of innovative technologies and cybersecurity issues.
Cécile Théard-Jallu is noted for her broad expertise in clinical research projects and technology transfers.
Cécile Théard-Jallu and Francine Le Péchon-Joubert have very good knowledge of the life sciences sector and a deep understanding of the specific legislation. They are flexible and always available.
They are especially good in dealing with complex matters at the cross-roads between digital and life sciences. They are used to working on cutting-edge topics.
Théard-Jallu