OUR TEAM
CASE MANAGERS
JULIANA VIRGINELLI
Lead Case Manager
Graduated in Law in Brazil, with over 17 years of experience in the Civil, Consumer, Business and Family areas. Graduated from PUC-RJ and Post-Graduated from the Rio de Janeiro State Magistracy School (EMERJ). Member of the First Class of Lay Judges in the State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
GABRIELA KAPLAN
Senior Case Manager
Bachelor's Degree in Social Communication from ESPM with with specialization in University of California Los Angeles. Marketing and business development professional with over 20 years of experience in brand building, event planning, operational process optimization, revenue generation and market positioning improvement for companies in Latin America and in the United States. In the United States, she has been working for four years with immigration and global mobility services.
DESIRÉE PERRO
Senior Case Manager
Graduated in Law in Brazil, specializing in Constitutional Law. She held a position of trust as Deputy Attorney General of the Municipality of Paty do Alferes, in the State of Rio de Janeiro (Brazil). She has seven years of experience, having worked in the areas of Public and Private Law and immigration to the United States.
PRISCILA MOURÃO
Senior Case Manager
Graduated in Law in Brazil, specialized in Criminal Sciences from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC-MINAS). She is a graduate student in Intellectual Property Law at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-RIO) and member of the national group of studies in Intellectual Property at Law Talks. She has seven years of experience, having worked in the areas of Civil Law, Consumer Law, Criminal Law and Intellectual Property Law, with expertise in the judicial and out-of-court procedures.
Graduated in Law in Brazil, graduated from Universidade Estácio de Sá. Data Protection Officer (DPO) with specialization in International Business and Foreign Trade (FUNCEX) and Capital Markets (Fundação Getulio Vargas). He has experience working in Business Law, Administrative Law, Real Estate and Intellectual Property, Compliance and General Law for the Protection of Personal Data (LGPD).
FELIPE TORRES
Senior Case Manager
STEFANIA CHAVES
Case Manager
Graduated in Law in Brazil, graduated from the Faculdade de Ciências Sociais Aplicadas - IBMEC, with an emphasis on Business Law. She has experience working in the areas of Aeronautical Law, Consumer Law and Reinsurance Market. She also has experience in Small Claims Courts, legal advice and customer service to apply for asylum in Brazil and documentation in general.
EDUARDA VENTURA
Case Manager
Graduated in Law in Brazil from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and with specialization in Labor and Social Security Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC-MINAS). She has experience with Labor, Social Security, Civil and Consumer Law, having also worked in the third sector, with a focus on vehicle protection associations. She is enrolled in the ranks of the Brazilian Bar Association in the Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB-RJ).
ERIC PAIXÃO
Case Manager
Bachelor's Degree in Law in Brazil, with over seven years of experience. Graduated from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), and post-graduated in Procedural Law from PUC-MG. He has already worked as a legal coordinator in law firms, having been responsible for managing the Civil, Consumer and Law & Energy areas, with large clients such as Light, Enel and Via Varejo. Registered with the Brazilian Bar Association, Rio de Janeiro Section, where he has already served as Prerogatives Delegate.
YASMIN BARCELLOS
Case Manager
Graduated in Law in Brazil with Specialization in Public and Private Law from Fundação Escola do Ministério Público do Rio de Janeiro (FEMPERJ), currently Specialization student in Administrative Law and Bidding at Universidade Candido Mendes. She has extensive experience in Administrative Law and Civil Law, especially in Public and Private Contracts, Public Tenders, Public Procurement and Civil Litigation, issuing opinions and monitoring procedures in the administrative and judicial spheres.
VICTOR BAIMS
Case Manager
Graduated in Law in Brazil from Universidade Católica de Petrópolis. He has a specialization in Public and Private Law at Escola de Magistratura do Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Baims has experience in public and private sector. He is enrolled in the Brazilian Bar Association in the Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB-RJ).
Bachelor of Law in Brazil, graduated from Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF). Currently, she is taking her Minor in Global Challenges at the same institution. Bruna is currently specializing in Civil Procedure at the Escola Superior da Advocacia Nacional (ESA OAB). She is enrolled in the Brazilian Bar Association in the Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB-RJ).
BRUNA TOSTES
Case Manager
THAIS SANTOS
Case Manager
Bachelor of Law in Brazil, specializing in Civil Law and Family and Succession Law from Complexo de Ensino Renato Saraiva (CERS). She has experience with Public Law, having worked for more than five years as a legal advisor at the City Hall of Queimados (RJ-Brasil) and at the State Institute of Engineering and Architecture (IEEA). She is enrolled in the Brazilian Bar Association in the Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB-RJ).
LUCAS MACHADO
Case Manager
Bachelor of Law in Brazil, graduated from Universidade Católica de Petrópolis. He has experience in Civil Law, especially in the areas of civil litigation, consumer law and contracts. Currently, he studying LLM in Business Law at Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV). Machado is enrolled in the Brazilian Bar Association in the Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB-RJ).
AMANDA ARANTES
Case Manager
Bachelor of Law in Brazil, graduated from the Fluminense Federal University (UFF). She has experience in the Civil Area, Arbitration, Statute of Children and Adolescents, and Elderly Law. She is enrolled in the Brazilian Bar Association in the Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB-RJ).
ANASTACIA FRANKLIN
Case Manager
Bachelor of Law in Brazil, graduated from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro(UFRJ), with specialization from the Instituto Superior do Ministério Público. She has experience in the areas of Civil and Consumer Law, having worked both in public agencies and in law firms. She is enrolled in the ranks of the Brazilian Bar Association in the Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB-RJ).
VICTOR FERREIRA
Case Manager
Bachelor of Law in Brazil from Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF). He has specialization in Public and Private Law from Escola de Magistratura do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (EMERJ). He has experience in Public Law and Private Law, working in Attorneys and Courts. He is enrolled in the Brazilian Bar Association in the Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB-RJ).
Bachelor of Law in Brazil from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro. She has specialization in Procedural Law from PUC Minas. She has extensive experience in Labor Law, Civil Law and Business Law. Bruna is enrolled in the Brazilian Bar Association in the Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB-RJ).
BRUNA CARVALHO
Case Manager
Bachelor of Laws in Brazil from the Fluminense Federal University. She has specialization in Civil Procedural Law from PUC-Rio and in Business Management from Ibmec. Janot has extensive experience in Civil, Administrative and Corporate Law. She is enrolled in the Brazilian Bar Association in the Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB/RJ).
Bachelor of Laws in Brazil from Universidade Federal Fluminense, with experience in Public and Private Law - emphasis on Social Security Law and Health Guardianship, having also worked in the Family and Criminal spheres. She holds a specialization degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure from Universidade Cândido Mendes and in Human Rights from Faculdade CERS. She worked as a graduate intern at the Federal Public Defender's Office. She is enrolled in the Brazilian Bar Association in the Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB-RJ).
FABIOLA BORGES
Legal Assistant
Lawyer in Brazil, has graduated from Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) in Law and both Languages and Literature. Currently attending a specialization program in Public Law at the Attorney General Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro (PGE-RJ) and specialization in Consumer Law. She has a solid background in Civil Law litigation with focus on Family and Consumer's Rights, and also advocates for the effectiveness and awareness of People with Disabilites' Rights. She has extensive experience in issuing legal opinions concerning the Public Law area, especially on Biddings, Contracts and Accounts Adjustment Agreements with the Public Administration.
ISABELLA PRESTES
Case Manager
MARIA FERNANDA JANOT
Case Manager
SILVIA MARUJO
Case Manager
Bachelor of Laws in Brazil, with more than 15 years of experience in the areas of Civil, Consumer and Family Law. Graduated from the Faculty of Applied Social Sciences – IBMEC, with an emphasis on Business Law. Approved by the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/RJ) before graduating. Post-graduated in the specialization course in Public and Private Law at the Escola da Magistratura do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (EMERJ). Member of the staff of Lay Judges of the Court of Justice of Rio de Janeiro (TJRJ) for more than five years.
LETICIA FRANCO
Case Manager
Graduated in Law in Brazil from Universidade Candido Mendes. She is currently studying a specialization in Business Law at the Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio) and in Criminal Sciences at the Escola Superior de Advocacia Nacional (ESA OAB). Approved in the 13th Candidate Selection Examination for the Legal Residency Program of the Attorney General of the State of Rio de Janeiro (PGE-RJ). Leticia has extensive experience in Civil and Business Law, with emphasis on contracts. She is enrolled in the Brazilian Bar Association in the Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB-RJ).
LORENA LEAL
Case Manager
Graduated in Law in Brazil from Universidade Federal Fluminense (UFF) and with a specialization in Labor Law and Labor Procedure from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul (PUC-RS). She has experience with Labor, Civil, Business, Family and Administrative Law, having acted with consultancy for companies and individuals (Brazilian and foreign) in a variety of segments, such as technology, industry, metallurgy, oil and gas, maritime service, engineering, medical clinic, trade, teaching institution, among others. She has solid experience in the advisory and litigation sectors, with experience in judicial and extrajudicial proceedings. She is enrolled in the Brazilian Bar Association in the Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB-RJ) and, has the UFF Academic Laurea Award 2019 as recognition.
MATEUS PAIVA
Case Manager
Graduated in Law in Brazil from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), with specialization in Business Law (PUC-Rio) and in Civil Procedure from Faculdade do Ministério Público do Paraná. Mateus has a Degree in Teaching in Higher Education (PUC-Rio) and he has experience in the area of civil litigation, banking law, consumer law and contracts. He is enrolled in the Brazilian Bar Association in the Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB-RJ).
NATHÁLIA COUTINHO
Case Manager
Graduated in Law in Brazil from Universidade Federal Fluminense, specialized in Public Law from Fesudeperj in partnership with Universidade Cândido Mendes. Also, she has specialization in Human Rights from CEI in partnership with Faculdade CERS. Nathália has experience in Public and Private Law, with an emphasis on Collective Protection, Health Law and Civil Law. She is enrolled in the Brazilian Bar Association in the Rio de Janeiro Section (OAB-RJ).
CAROLINE CARNEIRO
Case Manager
Graduated in Law in Brazil from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio). She has an specialization in Business Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Master in International Law from Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (UERJ), member of the Council of the Committee of Young Arbitrators of the Brazilian Center for Mediation and Arbitration (CJA-CBMA).
SUPPORT TEAM
SÉRGIO BARBOSA
Client Relations Manager
Computer Engineer with specialization in Networks. Banco do Brasil employee for 33 years, where in the Technology Directorate he was one of those responsible for the implementation of BB-Worldnet, interconnecting branches on four continents. He held positions of trust in the Federal Government in the Brazil Presidency of the Republic, National Press, AGU and Ministry of Mines and Energy. He served as a UN consultant to the Ministry of Agriculture and to the Ministry of the Environment through FAO.
ELOE VEDOVATO
Client Relations Manager
Bachelor in Business/Marketing from Phoenix University (FL), and course in immigration from the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Entrepreneur and professional in the international B2B sales/purchasing area, development of product lines and sales channels in national and international markets. Expertise in service and operational support in expatriation services: immigrant and non-immigrant visas.
CRISTIANA REY
Client Relations Manager
Business administrator with more than 30 years of experience in the Retail, Communication and Real Estate industries, having worked in leading companies in the respective sectors, such as Mesbla, Viver Brasil and Elite Realty. Specialist in negotiation, business planning, account management, sales management, leadership, team development and business communication. In the United States, she has worked for five years with mobility consultancy Real Estate and Immigration, having assisted more than 500 families in this transition.
ANA HELENA SILVEIRA
Client Relations Manager
Executive producer with over 18 years of experience in managing major national and international events in the Sports, Entertainment, Fairs, Corporate and Cultural segments. She served in the largest event companies in Brazil in leadership positions. She was General Manager of Events for the 2014 FIFA World Cup Committee, being responsible for all the events of the 2014 FIFA World Cup and the 2013 FIFA Confederations Cup. Currently, she also works with Promotional Marketing in California.
JACQUELINE RODRIGUES
Client Relations Associate
Ms. Rodrigues has graduated in Fashion Design from Anhanguera Educacional, with experience in Marketing in associations focused on customer behavior in retail, planning, research on trends and product development in the fashion sector. She has experience in the segment of fairs and events in the retail sector in Brazil.
LEILA TRABBOLD
Customer Service Manager
Electrical and Electronics Engineer with specialization in Telecommunications Networks. Leila is studying a specialization course in Strategic Management in Foreign Trade at Castelo Branco University. She has been working for over 25 years in commercial management in international companies in the industrial segment of goods and services for Electric Power Transmission, Telecommunications Networks and Naval/Offshore projects. She was responsible for the implementation of the Commercial Bidding area in a large Legal Office in the area of Intellectual Property in Brazil. Leila has expertise in negotiation, bids and competitions, customer service, export sales and international logistics.
LEANDRO CARVALHO
Finance Manager
Administrator with over 20 years of experience in business consulting and technology project management. He has worked in leadership positions in large multinational companies such as Accenture, PwC and DXC. He managed major transformation projects in national and international companies such as Johnson & Johnson, General Motors, Petrobras, AES, Florida Power & Light (FPL), Invepar, American Movil and Embratel. He has been certified by the Project Management Institute since 2005.
ILTON CALDEIRA
Communication Manager
Journalist with over 30 years of experience in Economics, Politics and Business. Founding member of Valor Econômico. Economics Editor of the iG Portal and Director of Communication in the Government of SP (Planning Dep.). He received the following awards: BM&F BOVESPA de Jornalismo (2001), Selo Animec (2002) and Citi Journalistic Excellence Award (2012), a program from Columbia University in New York, which recognizes the best economics journalists in the world. He is a specialist in International Relations at (FGV-SP).
LIZ DELL'OME, ESQ.
Managing Partner
NY and Brazilian Licensed Attorney (NY BAR and OAB/RJ) and Member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). Experienced in Immigration Law, mainly employment-based visas. Graduated in Law from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ) and Master in Law from Florida International University (FIU).
