João Paulo Sá De Freitas
About João Paulo Sá De Freitas
João Paulo Sá De Freitas is a professor specializing in Insurance and Reinsurance Law, currently teaching at the Business and Insurance School and Fundação Getulio Vargas in Rio de Janeiro. He has extensive experience in the legal field, having worked in various roles including Senior Associate and Partner at multiple law firms, and has been recognized by 'The Legal 500' for his contributions to the insurance market.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
João Paulo Sá De Freitas has been a professor at Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2017. He teaches the Insurance and Reinsurance Law module in the online MBA executive training program. He has also developed and taught the Surety Bond and Credit Insurance class at FGV/RJ. His role at FGV reflects his expertise in the insurance sector and commitment to educating future professionals in this field.
Education and Expertise
João Paulo Sá De Freitas has an extensive educational background in law. He achieved his Graduação in Direito from Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro from 1999 to 2005. He further pursued a Mestrado in Empresa e Atividades Econômicas at UERJ from 2012 to 2014. He completed a Pós Graduação Lato Sensu in Direito da Concorrência e Propriedade Intelectual at Universidade Candido Mendes in 2011. Most recently, he studied at the University of California, Los Angeles - School of Law, completing an LLM Program with a specialization in ESG from 2022 to 2023.
Background
João Paulo Sá De Freitas has a diverse professional background in the legal field. He began his career as a Legal Intern at Shell Oil Company from 2003 to 2004. He then worked as an Attorney at Gouvea Vieira Advogados from 2006 to 2010. He served as a Senior Associate at Chalfin, Goldberg e Vainboim Advogados from 2013 to 2020 and later as a Partner at RPZ Advogados for 10 months in 2020. Currently, he is a Senior Associate at Hotta Advocacia in collaboration with Pogust Goodhead since 2023.
Achievements
João Paulo Sá De Freitas has been recognized for his contributions to the insurance market, being nominated twice in 'The Legal 500' magazine in 2018 and 2019. His teaching roles in various MBA programs, including at the National School of Insurance, highlight his influence in the field. His involvement in managing a large law firm has also provided him with significant experience in client relations and business development.