Marie Picard has extensive education and experience in international art law. She holds a Master's degree in Art, Trade Law, and Taxation from University of Law - Lyon III and an LLM from the University of Arizona with a focus on international trade and business law. Her career includes internships in art galleries, auction houses, and legal offices where she assisted with contracts, research, and event coordination. She is fluent in English and French with proficiency in Chinese and Spanish.

1. MARIE A.B. PICARD
441 El Modena • Newport Beach CA 92663 • 949.378.7127 • mariepicard10@live.fr or
mpicard@email.arizona.edu
EDUCATION
University of Arizona James E. Rogers College of Law, Tucson, Arizona, U.S.A
LLM, Master of Law- International Trade and Business Law, December 2014
• Semi Graduate Tuition Scholarship of Excellence.
• CALI Award by the Center for Computer- Assisted Legal Instruction for Excellent
Achievement in the study of Legal Profession.
• Thesis: American museum’s legal challenges in today’s art market.
University of Law - Lyon III Jean Moulin, Lyon, France
Master’s degree in Art, Trade Law, and Taxation, September 2013
University Degree, Specialization course in Art Market Professions with “Merit”
• Ranked 21st best master worldwide in Arts and Cultural Management 2013-2014 (Best-Masters.com)
• Publication: Authored article about the art taxation system in China. Le Journal des Arts
(April 2013)
• Art Trade and Taxation Law Student Association (Droit et fiscalité du marché de l’art);
Raised funds and contacted sponsors to organize reception for 200 art market professionals
• Thesis: Cultural Heritage Protection in China
Shanghai Normal University, Shanghai, China
Chinese Business Law and Economic Developments, Postgraduate specialization course, June 2012
(in partnership with University of Law- Paris Sud XI, Sceaux, France)
University of law Paris Sud XI, Sceaux, France
French JD equivalent, June 2011
Private Law.
WORK EXPERIENCES
THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE PHOTOGRAPHY, The University of Arizona, Tucson, U.S.A
Archives, Registrar- June 2014
Copyright and intellectual property transactions. Assisted the CCP manage its portfolio of intellectual
property and copyrighted works. Assisted the CCP in negotiating new licenses and assignments, and
perform research on IP topics to assist with the CCP’s needs.
Review files on each acquisition to identify if documents were missing, or if a commitment needed to be
completed, or if an agreement needed to be renewed. Met with the Center’s attorneys to follow up
work of acquisitions.
PEARL LAM GALLERIES, Shanghai, China
Gallery intern, May - July 2013
Drafted contracts and consignments of the artists’ works. Legal Advisor in contracts. Promoted the gallery
events and new opening on social media, Communicated with foreign newspaper implanted in Shanghai
and obtained some articles about our exhibitions. Developed listing of the gallery for Internet touristic
applications (marketing project). Researched art history about our artists such as Zhu Jinshi, Wang
Dongling, Golnaz Fathi and artistic topics such the link between Chinese and Iranian calligraphy. Helped
organized exhibitions opening. Participated in sales and education to clients.
SHANGHAI 24/7 MEDIA, Shanghai, China
Journalist intern cultural art online magazine, February - June 2012
Authored and edited articles and reviews about the exhibitions taking place in Shanghai.

2. Redacted art critics. Discussed and interviewed with the artists and the gallery’s managers.
Participated to the cultural and artistic events taking place in Shanghai
ATTORNEY OFFICE CHAIN AVOCAT, Paris, France
Legal intern, June 2011, 2010, 2009
Drafted portions of settlements, discovery, office memo and responses for litigations.
Discussed and analyzed arguments with attorney. Wrote clients letters. Composed mails for customers.
Assisted in lease actions.
BOISGIRARD AUCTION HOUSE, Paris, France
Auction house intern, July 2010
Prepared and assisted inventory for the auction called “Ecole de Paris” painting wave from the 19th
century in France. Assisted auctioneer during the bidding, received phone calls from international clients
to bid.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
French: Native speaker
English: Fluent; earned The Franco British Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) (2010) and
The First Certificate of Cambridge (2008)
Chinese: Intensive courses of speaking, reading, and writing at Shanghai Normal University
(September to December 2011).
Spanish: Studied Spanish for 5 years in high school, limited proficiency.
INTERESTS & HOBBIES
Citizenship: French, in possession of an OPT working visa starting in February 2015.
Expertise in and passionate for Impressionist Era and Chinese Contemporary Art
Studied ballet dance for fifteen years
Volunteer job to handicapped people. (“Hospitalité Notre Dame de Lourdes ”Lourdes France, one week
per year)
Studied Latin for seven years.