Renata Casamento
About Renata Casamento
Renata Casamento is the Assistant General Counsel, ANZ at Cision, with extensive legal experience in both the EMEA and APAC regions, and a background in entrepreneurship and ballet teaching.
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Renata Casamento is currently the Assistant General Counsel, ANZ at Cision, based in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia.
Professional Background
Renata Casamento has a diverse professional background in legal counsel roles. She worked at Brandwatch as General Counsel and Legal Director, EMEA & APAC, from 2020 to 2022, and at Unruly as Legal Counsel from 2018 to 2020. Previous roles include Legal Counsel positions at Williams Lea Tag and Ladbrokes Coral in the UK, and Corporate & Regulatory Counsel and Corporate Solicitor roles at Ladbrokes Australia. Her early legal career includes working as a Solicitor and Trainee Solicitor at HWL Ebsworth Lawyers in Brisbane.
Experience in EMEA and APAC Regions
Renata has extensive experience in both EMEA and APAC regions. At Brandwatch, she served as Legal Director overseeing legal matters across Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia-Pacific. Her experience also includes roles in London and Brisbane, providing her with a broad understanding of different regulatory environments and legal frameworks.
Entrepreneurial Ventures
In addition to her legal career, Renata owned and operated Dance Break, a dance school in Brisbane, for seven years. This role demonstrated her entrepreneurial skills and ability to manage a business while pursuing a legal career.
Education and Early Legal Experience
Renata studied at The University of Queensland, where she achieved a Bachelor of Laws (LLB). She also volunteered at Caxton Legal Centre and worked as a Law Clerk at MSB Lawyers, gaining early legal experience while still a student. Her secondary education was completed at St Rita's College, Clayfield.