Rafael Alves De Almeida, PhD
About Rafael Alves De Almeida, PhD
Rafael Alves De Almeida, PhD, serves as the Coordenador Geral do FGV Law Program and Head of the FGV Law Program, with extensive academic and professional experience in law and business. He is also an Associate Professor at FGVnest and coordinates the Executive MBA online in Management and Business Law at FGV Online.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Rafael Alves De Almeida has been serving as the Coordenador Geral do FGV Law Program and Head of the FGV Law Program since 2005. He coordinates the Executive MBA online in Management and Business Law at FGV Online. Additionally, he is an Associate Professor at FGVnest, which focuses on startups, innovation, venture capital, and private equity. His role includes mentoring at the FGV CMenT, a mentoring clinic that supports technology and innovation for startups and entrepreneurs, particularly in the area of Lawtechs.
Education and Expertise
Rafael Alves De Almeida has an extensive educational background. He completed his Bachelor in Law at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro from 1994 to 1998 and a Bachelor in Economics at Cândido Mendes University from 1994 to 2001. He pursued further studies at the Magistrate School of Rio de Janeiro from 1999 to 2001. He obtained an MSc in Regulation and Competition from Cândido Mendes University from 2001 to 2003, followed by an LLM in International Business Law from the London School of Economics and Political Science from 2003 to 2004. He achieved his PhD in Public Policy, Strategy, and Development at the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro from 2011 to 2015.
Background
Rafael Alves De Almeida is actively involved in community initiatives, including being responsible for a collective urban vegetable garden in his neighborhood. He holds the position of Honorary President of the LSE Brazilian Alumni Association and serves on the Board of Directors of MEDIARE – Diálogos e Processos Decisórios. His professional focus encompasses law, business, and innovation, reflecting his diverse academic and practical experiences.
Achievements
Rafael Alves De Almeida is a member of the Permanent Body of Arbitrators of the FGV Chamber of Mediation and Arbitration. His contributions to academia and the legal field are recognized through his roles in various educational and professional organizations, including his mentorship in technology and innovation for startups. His leadership in the FGV Law Program has been instrumental in shaping legal education and practice in Brazil.