Luana Reis
About Luana Reis
Luana Reis is a researcher currently working at FGV in Brazil and has extensive experience in legal advocacy and human rights. She has held various positions, including assistant director at the Pernambuco Model United Nations and has interned at the Defensoria Pública Da União.
Current Role at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Luana Reis has been working as a Pesquisadora at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2019. In this role, she engages in research activities that contribute to the academic and practical understanding of various legal issues. Her position at FGV allows her to collaborate with other scholars and practitioners in the field of law, enhancing her expertise and influence within the academic community.
Experience at Pernambuco Model United Nations - Pemun
Luana Reis served as Diretora Assistente at the Pernambuco Model United Nations - Pemun from 2018 to 2019. During her 10-month tenure in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil, she played a key role in organizing and facilitating discussions on international relations and diplomacy among participants. This experience contributed to her understanding of global legal frameworks and enhanced her leadership skills.
Internship at Defensoria Pública Da União
In 2017, Luana Reis completed a five-month internship at Defensoria Pública Da União as an Estagiária. This position provided her with practical experience in public defense, allowing her to work on cases that addressed the legal needs of underrepresented populations in Brazil. The internship was instrumental in shaping her understanding of legal advocacy.
Educational Background
Luana Reis studied at Universidade Federal De Pernambuco from 2015 to 2020, where she completed her undergraduate education. Additionally, she attended Faculdade De Direito Do Recife - UFPE, furthering her legal studies. She also participated in the Instituto Brasileiro De Ciencias Criminais - IBCCRIM from 2017 to 2018, focusing on criminal law. This educational background has equipped her with a solid foundation in legal principles and practices.
Participation in International Moot Court Competition
In 2019, Luana Reis represented her institution as an Oradora at the 24th Inter-American Human Rights Moot Court Competition held at American University Washington College of Law in Washington, D.C. This experience allowed her to engage with international human rights law and develop her advocacy skills in a competitive setting.