Rafaela Pozzi De Cálcena
About Rafaela Pozzi De Cálcena
Rafaela Pozzi De Cálcena is an Associate in Special Matters & Government Investigations at King & Spalding, with a background in law and compliance. She has experience in antitrust and anti-corruption matters, having previously worked at various law firms and organizations in Brazil and the United States.
Work at King & Spalding
Rafaela Pozzi De Cálcena serves as an Associate in the Special Matters & Government Investigations practice at King & Spalding. She has been with the firm since 2018, contributing her expertise in handling complex cases related to market manipulation and accounting fraud. Her role involves advising clients on compliance with anti-corruption laws and regulations, as well as participating in government investigations led by agencies such as the Department of Justice (DOJ), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).
Previous Experience in Legal Practice
Before joining King & Spalding, Rafaela worked at Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr. e Quiroga Advogados as an Associate Lawyer in the Antitrust department from 2012 to 2014. She also served as a Trainee at the same firm from 2011 to 2012. Additionally, she gained experience in compliance and anti-corruption while working at Odebrecht TransPort from 2016 to 2017. Her early legal career included a position as a Legal Intern at Ulhoa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados from 2010 to 2011.
Education and Expertise
Rafaela Pozzi De Cálcena holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, where she studied from 2007 to 2012. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Laws (LLM) from New York University School of Law from 2017 to 2018. Additionally, she completed a Master's Degree in Marketing Management at Insper Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa from 2015 to 2016. Rafaela also briefly attended The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) in 2012, focusing on Management.
Leadership Role at Brazilian Legal Society
Rafaela served as President of the Brazilian Legal Society (BLS) at New York University School of Law from 2017 to 2018. In this leadership position, she was responsible for promoting the interests of Brazilian law students and fostering connections within the legal community. Her tenure contributed to the society's initiatives aimed at enhancing the professional development of its members.
Compliance and Antitrust Experience
Rafaela Pozzi De Cálcena has significant experience in compliance and antitrust law. She has represented clients in cases involving alleged anticompetitive conduct before the Brazilian Antitrust Authority (CADE). Her background includes developing anti-corruption and antitrust compliance programs in Brazil, showcasing her commitment to ensuring adherence to legal standards and regulations.