Long before titles and accolades, Victoria Cherfane’s journey in law was shaped by a

simple yet powerful realization: the law is not just about statutes and courts, but about

lives. Every case she encountered whether modest or monumental was a reminder that

behind each dispute lay a family seeking fairness, a business striving for stability, or a

community depending on justice. To her, raising awareness about rights and responsibilities

was just as vital as advocacy itself.

For Victoria, progress in law does not come from grand gestures alone, but from the

small, consistent steps educating citizens, nurturing fairness, and building frameworks that

create lasting stability. This belief has guided her work in developing systems that go beyond

conflict resolution to ensure sustainability and social development. At the same time, she

has embraced the quiet but essential balance between professional dedication and personal

life, recognizing that harmony at home often strengthens purpose at work.

From Rules to Rights

Victoria’s journey in law began with a simple but powerful observation: people often

face injustice because they do not know their rights. From an early age, she believed that

the law should serve as a shield of protection, not as a privilege reserved for a few. That

conviction inspired her to dedicate her career to the study and practice of law.

For her, law is more than rules and procedures; it is a mission. It represents the possibility of

fairness, accountability, and empowerment. Each step of her professional path has been

guided by the desire to ensure that justice is not an abstract concept, but a lived reality for

individuals, businesses, and communities.

To Victoria, innovation in law means moving beyond the idea of law as a reactive tool

and transforming it into a proactive force for good. She believes legal counsel must

anticipate challenges before they arise, build compliance into the DNA of projects, and

ensure that law empowers progress rather than hinders it.

Equally, innovation is about accessibility. Legal knowledge, in her view, should not be

confined to boardrooms or courtrooms, it must be translated into language people

understand. When legal literacy becomes widespread, businesses and individuals make

better decisions, disputes are reduced, and trust flourishes.

For Victoria, innovation in law is the union of technology, foresight, and ethics creating

strategies that are both efficient and humane.

Empowering Justice Through Law, Education, and Sustainable Leadership

Victoria’s work centers on empowerment through law whether for individuals seeking

justice, entrepreneurs building new ventures, or organizations striving to align growth with

integrity. She believes that the law should not only resolve disputes but also guide, protect,

and enable sustainable development.

Her commitment extends beyond practice to education. For Victoria, raising awareness

about rights and responsibilities is as important as advocacy itself. She views legal literacy as

a foundation for stronger, more just societies empowering people to prevent disputes,

protect their interests, and make informed decisions.

Her academic research reflects the same vision. By exploring preventive frameworks and

sustainable legal models, she contributes to a global legal practice that embeds

responsibility into decision-making from the outset, ensuring that law serves as a catalyst

for fairness and resilience.

Victoria acknowledges that her journey has not been without challenges. Resisting the

tendency to see law as purely transactional, she insists on centering fairness, justice, and

empowerment even when systems themselves are imperfect. Balancing ambition with

patience, she embraces the slow, complex nature of legal change, trusting in its long-term

impact. Equally, she recognizes that leadership requires harmony between professional

dedication and personal life, a balance she strives to uphold without losing sight of purpose.

About Attorney of Cherfane Law Firm

As Founder and Attorney of Cherfane Law Firm, Victoria built her practice on the belief that every client comes with a story, and every story has its context. Guided by her expertise in international law, she has shaped a firm that reaches across borders, serving clients in multiple countries and jurisdictions. For Victoria, the law is more than rules and procedures; it is a means of creating fairness, accountability, and understanding in a world where perspectives may differ but justice must remain universal.

Law Beyond the Courtroom

Victoria is also the Co-Founder of You’ve Been Served International, an NGO devoted to raising legal awareness and educating people about their rights and responsibilities. Through this initiative, she brings the law out of courtrooms and into communities, ensuring that individuals are not only informed but also empowered to stand up for and protect their rights.

When Recognition Becomes Responsibility

For Victoria, recognition has never been about accolades but about the responsibility

they carry. Receiving the prestigious Louis Delamare Award validated her deep belief in the

law’s ability to defend those most vulnerable. To her, it was more than an honor it was a

reminder that voices raised for justice can spark meaningful change.

Her appointment as a Global Goodwill Ambassador further reinforced this conviction. Titles

and awards, she believes, are not endpoints but duties: to continue advocating, to ensure

dignity, fairness, and empowerment remain at the heart of her practice, and to keep

building frameworks that allow justice to reach those who need it most. Grounding her journey is a simple yet powerful mantra: “I trust I will bring justice, one case at a time.” For Victoria, every case no matter its size represents a life, a business, or a community relying on fairness. Justice may be delivered step by step, but each step matters profoundly.

After several television interviews, where she was often seen wearing her signature Chanel brooch, Victoria earned the affectionate nickname “the Chanel lawyer,” a nod to the elegance and refinement she brings to both her appearance and her practice of law.

Service as a Way of Life

Victoria’s commitment to service reaches far beyond her professional and academic roles. As a dedicated member of Rotary International and an active participant in a local club in Lebanon, she continues to uphold humanitarian values at the heart of her work. Through these efforts, she builds bridges between law, community, and sustainable leadership demonstrating that true impact comes from serving both justice and humanity.

Building a Just and Sustainable Future

Victoria draws strength and inspiration from her family. The values of integrity and

perseverance instilled by her parents have guided her throughout her journey, while her

husband and young son serve as daily reminders of why the pursuit of justice, balance, and

sustainability is so essential. They keep her grounded, motivated, and focused on building a

legacy that contributes to a more equitable world.

Her vision for the future of law rests on preventive legal frameworks that

anticipate disputes before they arise and empower individuals, businesses, and

communities with knowledge and tools to protect their rights. She believes that too often

injustice persists not because of intent, but because of a lack of accessible legal information.

For Victoria, embedding preventive frameworks into decision-making, supported by

widespread legal literacy, represents the next frontier of justice. In her view, when people

are equipped with knowledge, justice transforms from a theoretical right into a lived reality.

Her academic research reflects this mission. Pursuing her doctorate, she has focused on

Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in energy law, with a particular emphasis on the oil

and the gas sector in Lebanon and the wider region. Recognizing the vital yet sensitive nature of

energy resources, she is dedicated to developing frameworks that resolve conflicts

efficiently while promoting fairness, sustainability, and stability. In a sector so central to

both economic progress and social development. Her work bridges law, justice, and long-

term responsibility.

Strength in Balance

Balancing her role as a mother with the demands of doctoral studies and professional leadership, Victoria embodies the resilience and vision she advocates for other women. She is a steadfast champion of women’s empowerment, believing that women not only can but must take their place at the forefront of legal innovation, academia, and advocacy, all while nurturing strong families and future generations.

Purpose-Driven Leadership and Advocacy in Law

Victoria advises aspiring legal professionals to first align their path with their purpose.

She believes that prestige and titles are temporary, but purpose sustains individuals through

every challenge. She emphasizes the importance of continuous learning, noting that law, like life, is constantly evolving. Growth, she says, requires humility, curiosity, and resilience.

For Victoria, true leadership is defined by service. It is not measured by titles or

accolades, but by the difference one makes in the lives of others. She encourages leading

with integrity, as in law, reputation is a lawyer’s greatest asset and must be guarded

fiercely. She also stresses the importance of thinking globally while acting locally,

understanding the cultural, political, and social context of every legal decision. Finally, she

advocates serving beyond the office through pro bono work, NGOs, or mentorship because

law must extend beyond contracts and courtrooms.

Above all, Victoria believes that legal professionals should never lose sight of why they

entered the field: to advocate for justice and give voice to those who might otherwise

remain unheard.

Championing Justice Through Human Rights, Integrity, and Lasting Advocacy

Victoria emphasizes the integration of human rights principles into everyday legal

practice an approach shaped by mentors who valued courage as much as intellect. Receiving

The Louis Delamare Award reinforced her belief that advocacy holds tangible power. She

upholds integrity, empathy, and resilience as core values in her work.

Victoria draws deep inspiration from Eleanor Roosevelt, who championed the drafting

of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Roosevelt transformed human dignity into a

universal legal standard, demonstrating that law can transcend borders and serve as a

framework for fairness worldwide. Her vision continues to motivate Victoria to ensure

that every case she handles contributes meaningfully to justice.