Ligia Maura Costa
About Ligia Maura Costa
Ligia Maura Costa is a Full Professor and Managing Director at FGVethics in São Paulo, Brazil, with extensive experience in international trade law and corporate social responsibility. She has held various academic and professional roles, including positions at the WTO, UNODC, and The World Bank, and has authored several publications in her field.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Ligia Maura Costa has been a Full Professor at FGV-EAESP since 1995, contributing to the academic community for 29 years. She currently serves as the Managing Director of FGVethics, a position she has held since 2018. In this role, she focuses on promoting ethical standards in business practices. Additionally, she served as Associate Dean for International Relations at FGV-EAESP from 2004 to 2010, enhancing the institution's global outreach and academic collaborations.
Education and Expertise
Ligia Maura Costa holds a Bachelor's degree in Law from Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de São Paulo and a habilitation degree in international law from the same institution. She studied International Trade Law at Université de Paris X, where she earned her Ph.D. Furthermore, she was a Research Scholar at the University of Michigan Law School. Her academic background is complemented by her studies in Business Administration at FGV-EAESP.
Background
Before her current roles, Ligia Maura Costa worked as a Partner at Lilla, Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados from 1999 to 2008. She has also been involved with international organizations, serving on the Academic Committee of the UNODC from 2012 to 2015 and participating in the World Bank Global Forum on Law, Justice and Development Committee during the same period. Her experience includes working at the WTO in the Legal Affairs Division, focusing on international trade law.
Achievements
Ligia Maura Costa has authored several books and numerous articles that have been published both in Brazil and internationally. She has extensive experience in structuring mergers and acquisitions and joint ventures, particularly within the oil and gas industry. Her expertise extends to arbitration, where she has been appointed as an arbitrator in various jurisdictions. Additionally, she has drafted and implemented corporate social responsibility codes for companies, reflecting her commitment to ethical business practices.
Teaching and Lecturing Experience
Ligia Maura Costa has taught and lectured in various countries, including the United States, Peru, India, South Korea, Mexico, and Belgium. She has been a visiting professor at prestigious institutions such as HEC Paris, Tsinghua University – SEM, and St. Petersburg State University – GSOM. Her international teaching experience underscores her influence in the field of law and international trade.