Roberta P.
About Roberta P.
Roberta P. is a Professor of Law specializing in International Trade Regulations, currently teaching at Fundação Getúlio Vargas and serving as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at AfroChamber. She has extensive experience in legal roles, including founding Brazil's first ADR Center for cross-border disputes and holding leadership positions in various legal committees.
Work at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas
Roberta P. has been serving as a Professor of Law specializing in International Trade Regulations at Fundação Getulio Vargas since 2018. In this role, she teaches various courses related to international trade regulation, international contracts, international negotiation, business law, mediation, and arbitration. Her academic contributions have been significant in shaping the understanding of trade regulations among students and professionals.
Education and Expertise
Roberta P. holds an LL.B from Universidade Candido Mendes and is a Master's degree candidate in International Trade Law at USP - Universidade de São Paulo. She is also pursuing an LL.M in Corporate Law at Ibmec, which she has been studying since 2014. Additionally, she is achieving an MBA in Foreign Trade & International Business from FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, which she began in 2016. Her educational background supports her expertise in international trade law and corporate regulations.
Background
Roberta P. has extensive experience in the legal field, having worked in various capacities since 2012. She served as In-house Counsel at IBM in Rio de Janeiro from 2012 to 2014. Following this, she held positions at Grupo Ser Educacional as JD Coordinator and LLB Course Coordinator from 2018 to 2021. She is currently a Founding Partner at R. PORTELLA Advogados and has held multiple roles in organizations focused on international trade and regulatory affairs.
Achievements
Roberta P. is recognized by her peers and the Brazilian international trade community as a trusted advisor for international clients in Brazil. She founded the first Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Center in Brazil dedicated to cross-border commercial disputes. She has also held leadership positions, including Head of International Trade Law at Montgomery & Associates and Legal Director at Associação de Comércio Exterior do Brasil - AEB. Her contributions to the field have been acknowledged through her active involvement in various committees within the Brazilian Bar Association.
Current Roles and Responsibilities
As of 2023, Roberta P. serves as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs at AfroChamber - Câmara de Comércio Afro-Brasileira. She is also a member of several committees within the Brazilian Bar Association, including the Intellectual Property Committee and the Fashion Law Committee. Additionally, she is a member of the International Affairs Committee at OAB SP. Her current roles reflect her commitment to advancing legal standards and practices in international trade and regulatory affairs.