Our Team
Executive Team
PhD in Public Policy, Strategy, and Development from IE-UFRJ.
LL.M. from London School of Economics and Political Science – LSE.
Master's degree in Regulation and Competition from UCAM. Graduate from the Magistrate School of Rio de Janeiro - EMERJ.
Former Head of the national Graduate program in Law at FGV Direito Rio (2005-23).
Lawyer. Professor and Speaker.
Bachelor's degree in Law from UFRJ and in Economics from UCAM-Ipanema.
Vice President of INBER – Brazilian Institute of Legal Studies, Reporting and Legal Intelligence
Member of the Brazilian Society for Ecological Economics Author of the book “Governança Colaborativa em Políticas Públicas”.
Founder and Honorary President of the LSE Brazilian Alumni Association.
Rafael Alves de Almeida
House Faculty
PhD candidate in Intellectual Property and Innovation at the National Institute of Industrial Property - INPI.
Master’s in Law and Public Policy from the Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro - UNIRIO. LLM in Business Law from FGV Direito Rio.
Bachelor of Law from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ. Data Protection Officer at SAF Botafogo.
Legal Leader of Gue Oliveira Produções Artísticas Ltda. Former Director of the Departamento Nacional de Registro Empresarial e Integração - DREI. Lawyer in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.
Allan Turano
PhD in Information Engineering from the Federal University of ABC - UFABC
Master’s in Law from USP. Specialist in Data Protection, certified as a Data Protection Officer (DPO) by EXIN
Vice President of the Labor Relations Committee of the National Data Protection Institute (INPD)
Lawyer and DPO. Author of several books on the Brazilian General Personal Data Protection Law, Compliance and Labor Law.
Selma Carloto
Post-doctorate in Law from the University of Lisbon. PhD in Business Admin. from FCU, EUA.
Master’s in Information Society Law from the Centro Universitário das Faculdades Metropolitanas Unidas - FMU.
MBA in Strategic and Economic Business Management from FGV.
Specialist in International Economic Negotiations from Universidade Estadual Paulista - UNESP and the State University of Campinas - UNICAMP.
Lawyer and Accountant with specialized knowledge in compliance and jurimetrics.
Fábio Lopes Soares
Post-doctorate in Law from the University of Lisbon. PhD in Business Admin. from FCU, EUA.
PhD in Criminal Law from UERJ, with a research stay at Maastricht University, Netherlands
Bachelor of Laws from UFF and Master in Legal Sciences from PUC-Rio. Specialist in Criminal Sciences from PUC-Rio and CEPED-UERJ.
Professor and author of the book "Histórias Interrompidas - A necessidade da incorporação da perspectiva de gênero nos processos de feminicídios nos tribunais do júri”.
Member of the Special Panel, Ethics and Discipline Court, OAB-RJ
Isabelle Gibson
PhD in Law from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ)
Postdoctoral Research in Production Engineering and Systems at UTFPR PhD in Production Engineering and Systems from PUC-PR
B.Eng. from UFSC and M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering, UTFPR
Specialist in Commercial Management from FGV Specialist in Telecommunications from PUC-PR
Data Protection Officer and Compliance Officer Certifications from Univ. San Jorge University, Spain, and an Executive Program in Project Management at The George Washington University, USA
Gianfranco Muncinelli
PhD in Political Science from IUPERJ and Master’s Degree in Law from UCAM
Graduate degree in Business and Economic Law from FGV. and Postgraduate Degree in Financial Projects from UERJ
Bachelor of Laws from PUC-Rio
Certified Official MOFCOM Training Base for International Business Officials by the Shanghai Business School.
Senior Legal Advisor to the National Bank for Economic and Social Development - BNDES.
Pres. of the Public Transparency Studies Committee of OAB/RJ
Researcher at the Brazilian Center for Democracy Studies and Research - CEBRAD at UERJ.
Humberto Mota Filho
PhD in Political Science from the Institute for Social and Political Studies) – IUPERJ. Master’s in Law from Candido Mendes University – UCAM.
Master's degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from UNIFESP.
Specialist in Environmental Technologies and environmental social governance (ESG).
Degrees in Biology and Environmental Sanitary Engineering.
Worked as an engineer specializing in sustainability and ESG at Vale S.A.
Lecturer and author of ESG courses at FGV.
Sustainability and ESG coordinator at Arcadis.
Partner at Darwin Consultoria e Treinamento (Darwin Training and Consulting) and TEDx speaker.
Marta Camila
Master's degree in Epidemiology and Biostatistics from UNIFESP. Specialist in Environmental Technologies and environmental social governance (ESG).
Master’s degree in Urban Law from UERJ.
Deputy Consulting Prosecutor of CREA-RJ
Bachelor of Laws from UERJ
Professor. Member, Special Committee on Water Resources and Basic Sanitation, CRA-RJ
Member of the Sanctioning Administrative Law Committee (OAB/RJ)
Douglas Estevam
Master’s Degree in City Law from UERJ. Deputy Consulting Prosecutor of CREA-RJ.
PhD in Business Administration from the Rennes School of Business, France.
Master’s in Administration from Getulio Vargas Foundation School of Public and Business Administration - FGV EBAPE.
MBA in Business Management from FGV EBAPE.
Degree in Electronic Engineering from Federal Center for Technological Education of Rio de Janeiro - CEFET/RJ.
Certifications held: PMP, MBTI I and II and Thomas DISC.
Professor and author of articles and books published in several countries.
Murillo Dias
PhD in Business Administration from the Rennes School of Business, France
Master’s of Science from University of São Paulo Medical School. Specialist in Speech-Language Pathology from USP
B.A. in Speech-Language Pathology, Centro Universitário São Camilo
Mindfulness Instructor certified by Mente Aberta, UNIFESP
Certified Yoga Instructor, Studio Iyengar Yoga São Paulo and IEPY (USP/Kaivalyadhama, India)
Specialist in Acupuncture from EBRAMEC Founder and consultant at Lotus Godiva Yoga and Mindfulness.
Managing Director, Lotus Godiva
Renata Megale Soares
Master’s of Science from University of São Paulo Medical School. Managing Director, Lotus Godiva
PhD Candidate in Philosophy at UFRJ & Université Paris 1 Panthéon-Sorbonne
Master’s in Industrial Engineering and Management from the School of Engineering of the University of Porto.
Master's in Business Administration from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro's COPPEAD Graduate School of Business (COPPEAD/UFRJ).
Specialist in Energy Economics and Management from COPPEAD/UFRJ.
Graduate in Production Engineering from UFRJ. Member of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association.
Business Consultant and author of several articles and co-author of books
Ricardo Razuk
PhD candidate in Philosophy at Federal University of Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ & Université Paris 1 Pantheon-Sorbonne
Master’s Degree in Social Psychology from Universidade Salgado de Oliveira (UNIVERSO);
Specialist in Private Law from UNIVERSO;
Specialist in Civil Law from Universidade Estácio de Sá (UNESA);
Bachelor of Laws from UNIVERSO;
University Lecturer;
Attorney-at-Law;
OBDFAM member (Brazilian Institute of Family Law); Lecturer at conferences and seminars on Family and Inheritance Law
Priscila Lima Rosa
Master’s Degree in Social Psychology from Universidade Salgado de Oliveira (UNIVERSO)
Master’s in Business Administration and Management from FGV.
Graduated in Production Engineering from UFRJ.
Consultant for over 20 years in the design and implementation of transformation programs, including processes, technology, organization, and management of multidisciplinary teams.
Specialist in Risk Management and Complex Project Management, and in integrity programs (ethics & compliance).
Rosiane Stutz
Master’s in Business Administration and Management from FGV. Production Engineer from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro – UFRJ.
PhD in Energy from the Federal University of ABC - UFABC.
Master’s in Energy (environment and society) from the Federal University of ABC - UFABC.
Specialist in Environmental Science and Environmental Management at the University of São Paulo - USP.
Degree in Architecture from Mackenzie University.
Architect specializing in socio-environmental management.
Professor.
Edson Escames
PhD and Master’s in Energy (environment and society) from the Federal University of ABC – UFABC.
Master’s Degree in Business Law from FGV Direito SP LL.M. from the University of California, USA
Specialist in Law, Logistics and International Business from PUC-Curitiba Bachelor of Laws from State Univ. of Maringá
Legal and Compliance Manager for Booking.com in Latin America
Member of the Latin American Corporate Counsel Association and the Brazil–Netherlands Chamber of Commerce
Strategic Planning Consultant for Lawyers
Wagner Osti
Master’s in Business Law from Getulio Vargas Foundation São Paulo Law School. LLM in International Trade Contracts from University of California – UCLA.
Master’s Degree Candidate in Law at UNICURITIBA;
Specialist in Labor Law and Procedure from Complexo Educacional Renato Saraiva – CERS;
MBA in People and Business Management;
Bachelor of Laws from Universidade Salgado de Oliveira;
University Professor and Mentor to Lawyers;
Legal Consultant and Legal Business Entrepreneur;
Lawyer
Carollina Velasco
Master’s Degree Candidate in Law at UNICURITIBA; Lawyer.
MBA in Project Management, FGV; Postgraduate Specialist in Clinical and Institutional Educational Psychology, CEPERJ
Educator, professional mentor, publicist, educational psychologist, and sailor.
She has been working professionally as a mentor since 2011 in the areas of business, sports, personal, relationships, education, ocean, and meditation.
Soraya Maia
Educator, professional mentor, publicist, educational psychologist, and sailor.
Specialist in International Law, Immigration and Migration from the Brazilian School of Postgraduate Studies.
Specialist in Higher Education Teaching, Communication Advisory and Management, Public Speaking, and People Management and Leadership from FMG.
Specialist in Communication, Customer Success and Customer Experience from CS Academy.
Author and researcher in Immigration Law.
Vice President of the International Law Committee of OAB Sorocaba.
Professor and Attorney-at-Law
Willian Villaroel
Specialist in International Law, Immigration and Migration from EBPÓS. Attorney-at-Law
PhD in Business Administration from Rennes School of Business, France.
Master’s Degree in Law from Universidade Gama Filho.
Specialist in State Law and Regulation from FGV Direito Rio.
Specialist in Law from Universidade Gama Filho.
Specialist in Business Law from Universidade Candido Mendes – UCAM.
Bachelor of Laws from UCAM–Centro.
Lawyer, Consultant, Arbitrator and Mediator. Professor.
Cristiane Dias Carneiro
PhD in Business Administration from Rennes School of Business, France.
PhD Candidate in Law at Universidade Estácio de Sá – UNESA;
Master’s Degree in Law from UNESA;
Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Tax Law and Tax Accounting;
Bachelor of Laws from the Brazilian Institute of Capital Markets – IBMEC;
Attorney-at-Law
Founder, Casa dos Colibris Study Group.
André Alencar
Master’s Degree Candidate in Law at UNICURITIBA. Attorney-at-Law.
Postdoctoral Researcher in Law at UERJ.
PhD and Master’s Degree in Law from Universidade Veiga de Almeida.
Especialista em Direito Constitucional e em Direito Ambiental-Urbanístico.
Specialist in Constitutional Law and Environmental and Urban Law.
Lawyer and Researcher, NUPEPAJ (EMERJ); Research Fellow at INCT/InEAC – Institute for Comparative Conflict Administration, UFF.
Associate Professor at the Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro (UNIRIO).
Hector Luiz
PhD and Master’s Degree in Religious Studies from Faculdade Unida de Vitória.
Specialist in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure from UNIG.
Specialist in Teaching, Educational Management and Pedagogical Practices from FAMESC.
Bachelor of Laws from Faculdade de Direito de Campos.
Bachelor’s Degree in Sports and Leisure Management from UniSãoCarlos.
Bachelor’s Degree (Teaching License) in Religious Studies, Faculdade Unida de Vitória.
Professor and Graduate Program Tutor at UAB/IFF.
Anny Ramos Viana
PhD and Master’s Degree in Religious Studies from Faculdade Unida de Vitória.
PhD from Universidade Veiga de Almeida – UVA.
Master’s Degree and Bachelor of Laws from Universidade Gama Filho (UGF).
Professor in the LL.M. program at IBMEC. Professor in the Professional Master’s Program in Environmental Sciences and in the Law undergraduate program at UVA.
Professor at the School of the Judiciary of the State of Rio de Janeiro – EMERJ.
Professor at the School of Magistracy of the State of Rio de Janeiro – EMERJ.
Collaborating Professor in the Law Master’s Program, Ambra University (USA).
Diogo Caldas
Master’s Degree in Public Law and Social Evolution from UNESA
Specialist in Applied Constitutional Law, Jury Trial Law and Criminal Enforcement, Labor Law and Labor Procedure, and Family and Succession Estate Planning from Legale Educacional S/A.
Criminal Law Professor and Researcher.
Attorney and Prerogatives Delegate, OAB-RJ.
Bachelor of Laws from Mackenzie Presbyterian University.
Pietra Rangel
Master’s Degree in Public Law and Social Evolution from UNESA. Lawyer.
PhD and Master’s Degree in Psychology from Universidade Salgado Filho;
Specialist in Corporate Criminal Law and Complex Crime from IBMEC;
Bachelor of Laws from Universidade Salgado Filho;
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from UNESA;
Criminal Defense Lawyer;
Professor;
Member of the Brazilian Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (ABRACRIM).
Vladimir Pinto Novais
PhD and Master’s Degree in Psychology from Universidade Salgado Filho.
Master’s Degree in Contemporary Civil Law and Legal Practice from the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio);
Specialist in Children’s and Adolescents’ Rights from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ);
Bachelor of Laws from PUC-Rio;
Lawyer representing the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) at the Integrated Center for Assistance to People Experiencing Homelessness (CIPOP);
Professor in the Specialization Program in Family and Succession Law at PUC-Rio;
Member of the Brazilian Institute of Family Law (IBDFAM).
Flávia Teles Silveira
Master’s Degree in Law, PUC-Rio. Lawyer.
Postdoctoral Degree and PhD in Chemistry, UFMG; visiting researcher at the University of Liverpool (UK).
Master’s Degree in Inorganic Chemistry from UFMG.
Specialist in Financial Controllership from PUC-MG.
Bachelor’s Degree in Materials Engineering from CEFET-MG.
Bachelor’s Degree in Chemistry from UFMG.
Professor and Former General Director of Centro Universitário IBMR, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Professional Consultant
Vinícius Vieira Costa
PhD in Sciences from the Federal University of Minas Gerais (UFMG).
Postdoctoral Researcher in Law, Institutions and Business at UFF.
Doctorate and Master’s Degrees in Law from UNESA
Master’s Degree in Business Administration from IBMEC.
Specialist in Real Estate Law from Candido Mendes University - UCAM. Specialist in Business Law, Public Law, Conciliation, Mediation, Arbitration and Negotiation, Management, Entrepreneurship, Technology and Marketing, and the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) from FALEG.
Bachelor of Laws from Ibmec.
Bachelor’s Degree in Commercial Management from UVA.
Graduate in Real Estate Business (Higher Technology Degree) from UVA.
Lawyer.
Guilherme Gerstenberger
Doctorate and Master’s in Law from Universidade Estácio de Sá – UNESA.
Postdoctoral researcher in Artificial Intelligence at the Federal University of Bahia (UFBA).
Postdoctoral researcher in Globalization and Human Rights at the Università “Mediterranea” di Reggio Calabria, Italy.
PhD in Environmental Law from UNISANTOS, Professor and Lawyer.
Master’s degree in Law from Universidade Santa Cecília (UNISANTA).
Specialist in Civil Procedural Law and in Individual, Collective, and Procedural Labor Law from Escola Paulista de Direito.
Specialist in Administrative and Real Estate Law from IBMEC.
Adler Thiago Bastos
Doutor em Direito Ambiental pela UNISANTOS, Professor e advogado.
Postdoctoral researcher at PPGMC - Graduate Program in Media & Everyday Life at Fluminense Federal University - UFF.
PhD in Public Policy, Strategy, and Development from the Institute of Economics at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro - UFRJ.
Master's degree in Regulatory and Competition Law from Candido Mendes University - UCAM.
Bachelor's degree in Economics from UCAM.
Currently studying for a law degree at the State University of Rio de Janeiro - UERJ.
Jorge Alberto Ramos
PhD in Public Policy from IE – UFRJ. Economist and Professor.
Doutorando em Direito pela Universidad Internacional Iberoamericana do México.
Master’s degree in Law from UNIVEM – Centro Universitário Eurípedes de Marília.
MBA in Leadership in the New Economy from Faculdade Atitude de Educação Continuada.
Master’s degree in Law from UNIVEM.
Lawyer and Lecturer
Guilherme Domingos de Luca
Mestre em Direito pela UNIVEM. Advogado e Professor.
Rafael Alves de Almeida
- Founder and CEO of House of Creative Legal Studies, native of Rio de Janeiro, kitesurfer, nature lover, professional with 18 years of experience as the former Head of the national graduate program in Law at Getulio Vargas Foundation Rio de Janeiro Law School, Professor, and Speaker;
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PhD in Public Policy, Strategy and Development from the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro Institute of Economics, LLM in International Business Law from The London School of Economics and Political Science – LSE;
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Master's in Regulation and Competition from Candido Mendes University, graduate of the Judiciary School of the State of Rio de Janeiro, lawyer, and Bachelor's in Law from UFRJ and in Economics from UCAM;
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Vice president of the Instituto Brasileiro de Estudos, Relatórios e Inteligência Jurídica – INBER, Member of the Rio de Janeiro Bar Association’s Commission for the Legal Aspects of Entrepreneurship and Startups, and Member of the Brazilian Society of Ecological Economics;
- Author of the book “Collaborative Governance in Public Policies”;
- Courses in Designing for Sustainability from Gaia Education, Mediation Training at Mediare, Fundamentals of Cultural Biology from Matríztica with the late Professor Humberto Maturana, and The System View of Life with Prof. Fritjof Capra;
- Founder and Honorary President of the LSE Brazilian Alumni Association.
House’s Inclusive Environment
At the House of Creative Legal Studies, people of all backgrounds, ethnicities, nationalities, gender identities, sexual orientations, religious and political affiliations, and other visible and non-visible differences are welcome. We value an ethical learning environment that is inclusive, neutral, and collaborative.
Therefore, we want to create a community in which all people are treated with respect and feel welcome to share their ideas and points of view.
We expect everyone to contribute to this open and inclusive environment and if any of these guidelines are violated or if you notice any negative bias, please contact: [email protected]
