Alerion Avocats wished to formalise the commitment made by all its members, whether employees, associates or partners, to social and environmental responsibility. Our commitment takes the form of concrete actions aimed at working towards and participating in social and environmental transition.
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Because impact lies in the details and is built up on a daily basis, we are convinced that changing our consumption habits is the first step towards reducing our environmental footprint.
Being a responsible player also means being actively involved in the communities around us. At Alerion, we give time, resources and expertise where they matter most.
Green Sanctuaries was born out of a strong conviction: primary forests are a global treasure that urgently need protection. Every minute, 18 football fields of tropical rainforest disappear. Yet, they are vital to all of humanity: vital for our climate; our access to water; our food; the preservation of an incredibly rich, critically endangered, and largely misunderstood biodiversity; our health; our innovations; and our economy.
Driven by the conviction that there is still time to act, Christophe Gerschel founded Green Sanctuaries to provide a concrete response to the threats facing primary forests.The organization takes the form of an endowment fund, complemented by an association created in 2025.
On the ground, Green Sanctuaries deploys a unique five-pronged protection model: land securing, scientific research, awareness raising, support for indigenous communities, and the promotion of sustainable economic alternatives.
In 2026, more than 1,700 hectares of invaluable forests have been placed under protection between Latin America and Africa, and 275,000 hectares are set to benefit from reinforced protection. More than 10,000 people, particularly women and indigenous communities, benefit directly from its actions. The organization also contributes to the protection of more than 180 species threatened with extinction.
Within this framework, Alerion is committed alongside Green Sanctuaries. This partnership illustrates a shared desire to support concrete actions for the protection of primary forests and biodiversity, as well as the communities that depend on them for the benefit of present and future generations.
At Alerion Avocats, we are convinced that businesses have a role to play in preserving living ecosystems and supporting those committed to biodiversity. Driven by this momentum, we have established a partnership with the association Un Toit Pour Les Abeilles (A Roof for Bees), which has been working since 2010 to protect bees and develop local, ethical, and responsible beekeeping.
Through the sponsorship of beehives and 40,000 bees, Alerion takes concrete action to:
Our partnership also relies on a dedicated local partner: Alain L., a beekeeper who has been committed to organic beekeeping for over 12 years. His hives, located between Fontainebleau, Champagne-sur-Seine, and Villefermoy, thrive in a preserved environment. He supports the colonies through the changing seasons and produces honey that we proudly share with our community.
Legal Watch – Climate Litigation
The Alerion Climate Litigation Observatory monitors dozens of climate-related litigation cases in France and around the world, analysing the reasons behind them and drawing lessons from them.
These lessons are presented periodically in a newsletter.
A culture based on diversity, equity and inclusion
We believe that it\’s our people who make the difference, and that a team is built on a diversity of backgrounds, ideas and ambitions. That\’s why we cultivate an environment where everyone feels valued, supported and inspired to give their best.
1. Diversity enriches our collective
We have created a positive, inclusive, diverse and productive working environment. The firm is committed to ensuring that every member of the firm is supported and treated with respect and dignity, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, disability, religious belief, seniority or position.
The firm adopts proactive recruitment strategies that are free from direct or systemic discrimination.
2. Women at the heart of our leadership
We encourage the participation and promotion of women within the firm
We also attach great importance to the representation of women in our governance, and ensure the integration of new female partners. Alerion has a mixed management team, comprising two partners and one male and one female co-managing partner.
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Alerion is committed to respecting the minimum fees set by UJA to guarantee fair and sustainable working conditions.
3. Work-Life Balance
The professional objectives set for associates are in line with the rules of the Bar designed to promote a balance between professional and personal life, in accordance with article 3.2 of the charter of best practices for associates, published by the Paris Bar Council.
4. Training and support
We set up a personalised induction programme for all new arrivals, to help them settle in.
We invest in ongoing training for our employees and associates, to encourage their professional development.
A number of our lawyers give hours of legal tuition at colleges and universities (Master II in Mergers and Acquisitions at the Paris-Saclay Law University, Sciences-po Paris, DJCE Strasbourg, Master II in Artificial Intelligence Law at the Institut Catholique de Paris, ESTACA, EPITA or DU in Data Management and Cybercrime at the Montpellier Law University, etc.).
The firm is committed to supporting the development of its associates with career objectives: many of the firm\’s partners started out as junior associates at Alerion.
The firm participates in in-house training for lawyers, employees and trainees, and on broader topics as part of the Alerion Academy, with regular meetings on a variety of topics and with outside speakers.
Training in digital tools and databases is offered to members of the firm
English courses are offered to lawyers and employees, financed by the firm.
5. Integration
A ski weekend is organised every year, partly funded by the firm and reserved for associate lawyers.
The firm organises team-building events to strengthen team cohesion (summer, end of year).
6. Health and Safety - Quality of Life at Work
Mandatory first aid/fire training for employees and recommended for lawyers
Alerion\’s restaurant and meeting rooms were completely refurbished in 2023.