Christina Zabat-Fran

General Counsel & Corporate Secretary
LANVIN Group

Christina Zabat-Fran defies legal norms reshaping her role as chief legal officer at St. John Knits, which is part of the LANVIN Group, aligning her department with business needs. She extends beyond the attorney role, steering her team to match company and C-suite priorities. Weekly meetings with her team, comprised of the general counsel, director of legal affairs, paralegal, and legal assistant, ensure constant alignment. Operating from the Irvine, California headquarters, St. John Knits’ vertically integrated model offers the legal team diverse challenges each week. Presently, Zabat-Fran is the general counsel for the LANVIN Group, a prominent global fashion conglomerate that includes the St. John brand. Her dynamic approach blends legal acumen with strategic leadership, driving innovation and success in the fashion industry.