Born in 1965. Ile-de-France. Master’s degree in economics. Master’s degree in public law. Graduate of the Higher Institute for Business Studies. Graduate of the National School for the Judiciary (1997-1999). Judge. Technical adviser to Nicolas Sarkozy, Minister of the Interior (2002-2004). Adviser to the Minister of State and Minister for the Economy, Finance and Industry, Nicolas Sarkozy (2004). Deputy director-general with responsibility for public procurement, Hauts-de-Seine departmental council. Adviser to the Minister of State and Minister of the Interior and Regional Planning, Nicolas Sarkozy (2004). Spokesperson for Nicolas Sarkozy during his presidential candidacy (2007). Keeper of the Seals, Minister for Justice (2007-2009). MEP since 2009.