Cassia Nakano Hirai
About Cassia Nakano Hirai
Cassia Nakano Hirai serves as the Coordinator of Legal Practice and Extension at the School of Law of São Paulo and has extensive academic qualifications in law and management.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Cassia Nakano Hirai has held multiple positions at Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2010. She serves as Coordenadora Adjunta do Programa de Graduação da FGV Direito SP and has been involved in the institution for 14 years. Additionally, she is a member of the Conselho de Relações com a Comunidade da FGV Direito SP, contributing to community relations and engagement. In her role as Coordenadora de Prática Jurídica e Extensão da Escola de Direito de São Paulo, she oversees practical legal training and extension activities.
Education and Expertise
Cassia Nakano Hirai has an extensive educational background. She earned her undergraduate degree in Direito from Universidade de São Paulo, studying from 1998 to 2002. She pursued further studies at Fordham University School of Law, obtaining a Master of Laws (LLM) from 2007 to 2008. Additionally, she completed a research program in Development Economics and International Development at Yokohama National University from 2004 to 2005. Most recently, she achieved a Mestrado Profissional in Gestão para Competitividade com ênfase em Sustentabilidade at FGV from 2016 to 2018.
Background
Cassia Nakano Hirai has a diverse academic and professional background that spans various fields. She has focused on legal education and community engagement throughout her career. Her international studies, particularly in Development Economics, have enriched her perspective on legal practices and sustainability. She has also contributed to academia as a visiting professor at Unisinos in 2019, where she shared her expertise in law.
Achievements
Cassia Nakano Hirai has made significant contributions to legal education and community relations at Fundação Getulio Vargas. Her roles have included leadership positions that emphasize practical legal training and community engagement. In 2022, she became a Conselheira at Fundacao Instituto Educacional Dona Michie Akama, and in 2023, she took on the role of Diretora Secretária at the same institution, further extending her influence in educational initiatives.