Lucie Laplante has 25 years of cross-sector experience in accountability, risk management, compliance and innovative legal strategies in global humanitarian contexts, championing strong governance and ethical stewardship. As General Counsel, she oversees the Legal Department and Data Protection Office, advising on complex and multijurisdictional legal matters, strategic risks, key partnerships, policy frameworks, multi-million-dollar transactions, and innovative financing instruments. She represents the organization before relevant authorities on matters relating to legal status, administrative law and safeguarding. She also leads governance compliance and integrity efforts, and spearheads digital transformation, with the work of the Data Protection Office and modernization of IFRC governance.  

Previously, Lucie served as Justice Advisor for the German Government in Sierra Leone, coordinated Rule of Law initiatives with the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in Côte d’Ivoire, and supported legal reforms in Chile and Bolivia with the Canadian Development Agency. In private practice, she advised multinationals on corporate and investment law in Mexico City and other clients in Canada. A lawyer by training (Quebec and New York State Bars), Lucie excels at leading diverse teams and navigating complex governance and legal environments. She mentors emerging lawyers, champions female leadership, and speaks at global events.