Marie-Louise Skafte
Position:
Of Counsel
Practice Areas:
Global Legal and Strategic Expertise | Recognized Industry Leader and Innovator | Committed Mentor and Global Advocate
Experience:
30
Location:
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Personal Experience
Please meet Attorney of the Week, Marie-Louise Skafte, who is the Founder of the boutique law firm, Skafte Global Law, P.A., providing Fractional General Counsel and Legal Consulting Services, and also serves as General Counsel and COO of Roger L Martin Inc.
Notably, licensed to practice law in Canada, the U.S., and England, she has 25+ years of experience providing legal counsel and expertise in international commercial matters, strategy, operations, leasing, human resources, corporate and regulatory compliance, and C-Suite relationship management across multiple industries.
She has been a featured contributor on books and podcasts, including the award-winning podcast “WorkLife with Adam Grant.” Marie-Louise serves on multiple boards and committees, including as a Charter Trustee on the Board of Suffolk University, a member of the Dean’s Cabinet of Suffolk University Law School, a global ambassador and former board member for One Love Foundation, and an advisor to the board of Corporate Counsel Women of Color and 4G Wine Estate.
She has been awarded titles such as Global General Counsel of the Year by K&L Gates for CCWC (2015), Transportation & Logistics Council Lawyer of the Year (2016), and Top 100 Rated Lawyers in Florida by Lawyers of Distinction (2022–2024).
Remarkably, as an avid world traveler, Marie-Louise is a licensed commercial-rated jet pilot.
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Languages
English (fluent)