Lucas Queiroz Pires
About Lucas Queiroz Pires
Lucas Queiroz Pires is an associate specializing in international trade law, currently working at King & Spalding in Washington, D.C. He has extensive experience in trade compliance, regulatory issues, and litigation, having previously held positions at notable firms such as Alston & Bird and Demarest Advogados.
Work at King & Spalding
Lucas Queiroz Pires currently serves as an Associate at King & Spalding, a position he has held since 2024. He works in Washington, District of Columbia, focusing on international trade law. His role involves assisting clients with various trade compliance and regulatory issues.
Previous Experience at Alston & Bird
Prior to his current role, Lucas worked at Alston & Bird as an Associate in the International Trade & Regulatory department from 2018 to 2023. He also held the position of Visiting Foreign Attorney at Alston & Bird LLP in 2017. His work involved addressing complex international trade matters, including customs and trade policy.
Experience at Demarest Advogados
Lucas Queiroz Pires began his legal career at Demarest Advogados, where he worked as an Associate in the International Trade and Government Affairs Department from 2011 to 2015. He later served as a Senior Associate in International Trade and Customs, Government Affairs for eight months in 2017. His responsibilities included assisting international companies with trade compliance and regulatory issues.
Educational Background
Lucas studied at FGV - Fundação Getulio Vargas, where he earned a Bacharel em Direito (J.D. equivalent) from 2006 to 2010. He also completed a Master in Business Economics at FGV from 2011 to 2013. Additionally, he obtained a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in International Business and Economic Law from Georgetown University Law Center in 2016. He participated in an exchange program at Sciences Po, studying Law, Economics, and Politics from 2009 to 2010.
Specialization in International Trade Law
Lucas specializes in international trade matters, including customs, trade remedies, tariffs, trade policy, and sanctions. His dual qualification as a lawyer in both the U.S. and Brazil allows him to provide a unique perspective on international trade law, enhancing his ability to assist clients with cross-border needs.