Jennifer Puertas
Attorney-at-law
Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Sports Law

Jennifer Puertas has developed her expertise in judicial litigation, covering all types of proceedings.

Her professional background includes several years of experience as a court clerk with various judicial authorities, notably with the Debt Enforcement and Bankruptcy Chamber, where she acted as a senior reference clerk, as well as with the Labour Court of the Lausanne district. Through this experience, Jennifer has acquired solid and wide-ranging civil law expertise. This institutional background provides her with a practical and in-depth understanding of procedural law, the functioning of courts and their requirements. She is therefore able to quickly identify legal issues, anticipate procedural steps and develop tailored strategies adapted to each case and to her clients’ needs.

Dedicated and attentive, she practises her profession with commitment, rigour and empathy, striving to support her clients through the complexities of the judicial system, an environment that can sometimes be demanding or stressful.

She regularly acts in criminal law, assisting both defendants and victims, with the aim of ensuring clear, human and meticulous legal support throughout the proceedings.

Passionate about sport, and particularly about football, Jennifer Puertas also practises in sports law. She advises athletes, clubs and agents on contract negotiations, regulatory matters, the resolution of disputes related to sporting activities, as well as on any legal issues arising in the course of their professional activities. She has further strengthened this practice by obtaining a Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Sports Law, confirming her specialisation in this field.

Specific skills

Education

  • Bachelor of Law, University of Lausanne (2007–2010)
  • Master of Law, specialisation in Litigation, University of Lausanne (2010–2012)
  • Ad hoc Court Clerk, Justice of the Peace of the Jura-Nord vaudois and Gros-de-Vaud districts (2012)
  • Ad hoc Court Clerk, Justice of the Peace of the Lausanne district (2012)
  • Court Clerk, Justice of the Peace of the Lausanne district (2013–2014)
  • Senior Court Clerk, District Court of Lausanne (2014–2016)
  • Attorney Traineeship, Rusconi & Associés Law Firm, Lausanne (2017–2019)
  • Bar Exam, Switzerland (2019)
  • In-house Legal Counsel, Assista Legal Protection Ltd (2019–2021)
  • Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) in Sports Law (2025)

Other Activities

  • Member of the Swiss Federation of Lawyers
  • Member of the Vaud Bar Association and the Young Vaud Bar

Languages

Contact

Tel. : 021 313 40 80
Email : puertas@letude-fabbro.ch
Business address : Avenue du Théâtre 14, case postale 595,1001 Lausanne