Flavia Naves
About Flavia Naves
Flavia Naves is a legal professional and industry advisor with over 22 years of experience in the payments and fintech sector. She currently serves as a Board Member at Girls on the Run of the Bay Area and holds several positions, including Co-Director at UC Law San Francisco and Commissioner for the Stable Token Commission in Wyoming.
Current Roles at Girls on the Run of the Bay Area
Flavia Naves serves as a Board Member for Girls on the Run of the Bay Area since 2023. In this role, she contributes to the organization's mission of empowering young girls through running and personal development programs. Her involvement reflects a commitment to community engagement and youth empowerment.
Professional Experience at UC Law San Francisco
Flavia Naves holds the position of Co-Director at the CBL Roundtable on Financial Policy & Regulation at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law (now UC Law San Francisco). She has been in this role since 2023, where she focuses on financial policy and regulatory issues, leveraging her extensive background in the fintech sector.
Previous Role as General Counsel at Circle
Flavia Naves worked as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Circle from 2020 to 2023. In this capacity, she oversaw legal matters and compliance within the company, which is known for its innovative solutions in the fintech space. Her tenure at Circle contributed to her expertise in payments and regulatory frameworks.
Educational Background in Law
Flavia Naves studied law at PUC Minas, where she earned her LL.B. from 1993 to 1998. Additionally, she completed a Certificate of US Legal Studies at Widener University Commonwealth Law School in 2001. This educational foundation supports her extensive career in legal and regulatory roles within the fintech industry.
Experience in the Fintech Industry
Flavia Naves has over 22 years of experience in the payments and fintech industry. She has held various legal and compliance positions at leading companies such as Intuit, Worldpay, and Velo Payments. Her work has focused on shaping best practices and policies, particularly in the context of stablecoins and regulatory compliance.