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Stephanie Michiels

Stephanie Michiels

Belgian and European Employment Lawyer

Admitted to the Brussels Bar in 2015, I am passionate about HR-related issues and employer-employee relations, both in the public and private sector.

I have gained a multi-sector perspective on labour law. As a lawyer, I worked in the employment law department of an international law firm, handling cases for multinational companies, SMEs, and public entities. I then served as a legal officer at the European Commission.

Matters related to pay and compensation packages for employees in the public and private sectors are part of my daily practice. I also handle all your questions related to contract termination, career progression, social security coverage, discrimination, moral and sexual harassment at work, as well as whistleblowing issues.

I am also trained in data protection law.

In my practice, I favor negotiation when it allows for a quick resolution to disputes. However, I vigorously advocate for my clients in court when a negotiated outcome is not feasible.

Career

  • 2025 Partnership with Christine Rizzo
  • 2020-2025 Legal officer at the European Commission
  • 2017-2020 Attorney in the social law department at Crowell & Moring LLP
  • 2019 Second prize at the Brussels Bar eloquence contest 'J'accuse!'
  • 2018 Co-organizer of the first Brussels Bar call-in legal clinic with Christine Rizzo
  • 2017-2019 Treasurer of the Brussels Bar Association
  • 2014 Volunteer mediator at the Court via the 'California Academy of Mediation Professionals', USA
  • 2014 LLM in Alternative Dispute Resolution - University of California Los Angeles, USA
  • 2013 Fulbright Scholarship and Dean Tuition Fellowship recipient
  • 2013 Master in Law - Catholic University of Louvain

Languages

I work in French, Dutch, and English.

Publications

  • •
    December 2020: "Variable remuneration. Approach in employment law, social security law, tax law and human resources", Larcier (In collaboration with Christine Rizzo)
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    December 2020: "Shares Allocated by Foreign Parent Company No Longer Exempted from Social Security Contributions?", Newsletter
  • •
    January 2020: "EU Adopts Directive Setting New Rights for Workers Towards More Transparent and Predictable Working Conditions", Newsletter
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    December 2017: "Restructurings: A Rejuvenation Cure for the Renault Act?", Newsletter