Ligia Minchiotti
About Ligia Minchiotti
Ligia Minchiotti serves as the Legal Coordinator and Data Protection specialist for South America, with a strong background in legal affairs and compliance. She has held various positions in prominent companies and actively promotes legal knowledge sharing within organizations.
Work at Faurecia
Ligia Minchiotti has been serving as the Legal Coordinator and Data Protection South America at Faurecia since 2020. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing legal matters and ensuring compliance with data protection regulations across the South American region. Prior to her current position, she worked as the Legal Coordinator South America at Faurecia from 2017 to 2020, where she focused on legal coordination and support within the company.
Previous Experience in Legal Roles
Before joining Faurecia, Ligia Minchiotti held various legal positions. She worked at Kuehne + Nagel as the Legal Responsible for Contracts, Advisory, and Administrative Litigation from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she served as Coordenadora Jurídico - LatAm at CEVA Logistics from 2010 to 2012, and as Advogada Senior Contratos from 2009 to 2011. These roles contributed to her extensive experience in legal compliance and contract management.
Education and Expertise
Ligia Minchiotti earned her Bachelor's degree in Direito from Faculdade de Direito de São Bernardo do Campo, studying from 1996 to 2000. She also completed a Pós Graduação em Contratos at Escola Paulista de Direito from 2008 to 2010. Furthermore, she studied General and Business English at St Giles International in London in 2014. Her educational background supports her expertise in compliance, data protection, and legal communication.
Initiatives and Contributions
Ligia Minchiotti has initiated several projects to enhance legal communication within her organizations. She organized 'Papo Legal', small talks aimed at facilitating legal discussions across different departments. She also developed a legal newsletter titled 'Saber é Legal' and created 'Pílulas Legais', a series of legal knowledge pills, to disseminate legal information effectively. Additionally, she implemented legal KPIs to align the Legal Department's accountability with company strategy.
Professional Affiliations
Ligia Minchiotti is a member of the 'Jurídico de Saias' group, which focuses on supporting and promoting women in the legal profession. This affiliation demonstrates her commitment to fostering a collaborative environment for legal professionals and contributing to the advancement of women in the field.