Maria João C. P. Rolim
About Maria João C. P. Rolim
Maria João C. P. Rolim is a lecturer and legal expert specializing in energy law, currently serving as an MBA professor at Faculdade FISUL and holding multiple leadership positions in various legal and regulatory commissions in Brazil. With extensive experience in academia and consultancy, she has authored numerous works in her field and possesses dual nationality from Angola and Portugal.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Maria João C. P. Rolim has been a lecturer at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2013. She teaches courses related to energy law and has contributed to the academic development of students in this field for over 11 years. Her experience at FGV enhances her expertise in the legal aspects of the electric sector, particularly in Brazil.
Education and Expertise
Maria João C. P. Rolim holds multiple degrees, including a Bachelor's degree in Economics from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais and a Master's degree in Economic Law from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. She also completed a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Energy Policy at the University of Dundee. Additionally, she studied at The London School of Economics and Political Science, where she achieved an LL.M. in European Law and participated in executive education courses focusing on regulation and climate change.
Background
Maria João C. P. Rolim has a diverse professional background, having worked in various capacities within the energy and legal sectors. She served as an auditor and tax consultant at PwC from 1989 to 1994. She has also held teaching positions at CEDIN - Centro de Estudos em Direito e Negócios and Abdib - Associação Brasileira da Infraestrutura e Indústrias de Base. Her extensive experience includes leadership roles in multiple commissions related to energy law in Brazil.
Achievements
Maria João C. P. Rolim has held significant leadership positions, including President of the Economic Regulatory Commission of OAB/MG and the Special Energy Law Commission of OAB/SP since 2019. She is also a member of various organizations, such as the Brazilian Institute of Energy Law (IBDE) and the Brazilian Association of Biogas (ABIOGÁS). Her contributions to energy law are recognized through her authorship of multiple books and articles in the field.
Current Roles and Contributions
Currently, Maria João C. P. Rolim is actively involved in several organizations and educational institutions. She serves as a member and coordinator of the Energy Commission at IBDE and leads the energy area at Infra2038. Additionally, she coordinates the Lato Sensu LLM Graduate Course in Energy and Business Law at CEDIN. Her ongoing commitment to education and regulation in the energy sector reflects her dedication to advancing knowledge and practice in this field.