Cécilia Attias has dedicated her life to service: as a mother, a wife, a committed public servant, an activist and an ardent supporter of women’s rights.

Born in France, after studying law at the University of Paris Panthéon-Assas, she began her political career serving as a parliamentary assistant. Cécilia consistently served the people of France in many capacities: from 1989 to 2002 in Neuilly’s city hall and at the Assemblée Nationale; in 2002 in the office of the Minister of Interior, where she became deeply involved in women’s rights and issues relating to domestic violence, immigration, assimilation and crimes against children; in 2004 as Advisor in Ministry of State, Economy, Finance and Industry, and in 2005 as Chief of Staff for the UMP Party.

Cécilia saw first-hand the suffering and pain of the victims and vowed to use her influence and position to make a difference. In 2007, Cécilia became First Lady of France. As First Lady, she successfully negotiated with General Muammar Gaddafi for the release of five Bulgarian nurses and a Palestinian doctor imprisoned on Libya’s death row.

As Vice President of Public Affairs at Richard Attias & Associates, Cécilia works with governments to increase their global influence and create platforms to brand and position nations. Clients include heads of state and governments in Europe, Africa, the Arab World, as well as multilateral institutions. She has also been appointed Secretary of RA&A Advisory Board.

Cécilia also serves as President and Founder of the Cécilia Attias Foundation for Women. She uses her knowledge of the communications industry to aid her philanthropic efforts. She is trilingual in French, Spanish and English.