Marcio Vasconcellos
About Marcio Vasconcellos
Marcio Vasconcellos is an Associate at King & Spalding, specializing in commercial and investor-state arbitration. He has held academic positions at Pepperdine Law and USC Gould School of Law and has practiced law in Brazil, the United States, and Italy.
Work at King & Spalding
Marcio Vasconcellos has been an Associate at King & Spalding since 2021. He specializes in commercial and investor-state arbitration within the International Arbitration Practice Group. His role involves representing clients in complex arbitration cases and providing legal counsel on international commercial disputes. Vasconcellos relocated from California to New York to join this prestigious firm, contributing his extensive knowledge and experience in international law.
Education and Expertise
Marcio Vasconcellos holds multiple advanced degrees in law. He earned a Master’s Degree in International Commercial Arbitration from Pepperdine Law, where he studied from 2015 to 2016. He also obtained a Master’s Degree in International Commercial Contracts from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, studying from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, he completed a U.S.-German Summer School in International and Comparative Law at Justus Liebig University Giessen in 2011. His educational background supports his expertise in international arbitration.
Background
Vasconcellos has a diverse professional background, having practiced law in Brazil, the United States, and Italy. He began his legal career with a Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, achieving a Juris Doctor equivalent from 2005 to 2009. His early legal experience includes a clerkship at Gibbs Giden Locher Turner Senet & Wittbrodt LLP while awaiting California Bar results in 2016. He later worked as an Associate at the same firm for one month in 2017.
Teaching Experience
Marcio Vasconcellos has contributed to legal education as an Adjunct Professor at Pepperdine Law from 2018 to 2021 and as a Lecturer in Law at USC Gould School of Law from 2017 to 2021. During his time at Pepperdine, he taught courses related to international law, enhancing the academic environment with his practical insights. His teaching experience reflects his commitment to legal education and mentorship.
Language Proficiency
Marcio Vasconcellos is fluent in three languages: Portuguese, Spanish, and Italian. This linguistic proficiency enhances his ability to communicate effectively in international legal contexts and serves as an asset in his practice within the International Arbitration Practice Group at King & Spalding. His multilingual capabilities facilitate interactions with clients and colleagues across different jurisdictions.