Lucas Paranhos
About Lucas Paranhos
Lucas Paranhos serves as the LATAM Head of Legal, Legal Director, and Data Protection Officer at Verint, based in São Paulo, Brazil. He has extensive experience in corporate law and compliance, having previously worked at DACHSER and AMERICA LATINA LOGISTICA.
Work at Verint
Lucas Paranhos serves as the LATAM Head of Legal, Legal Director, and Data Protection Officer (DPO) at Verint since 2019. He is responsible for overseeing legal operations and compliance across the Latin American region from the São Paulo office. His role includes managing both outsourced global external law firms and internal legal teams, ensuring that Verint adheres to legal standards and regulations.
Previous Experience at DACHSER
Prior to joining Verint, Lucas Paranhos held various roles at DACHSER. He worked as a Legal Coordinator from 2004 to 2007 and later served as Head of Legal and Legal Manager from 2007 to 2010. He also participated in the Inter-company Exchange Program from 2010 to 2012, which provided him with international experience in Kempten, Germany. His tenure at DACHSER equipped him with significant legal expertise in logistics and corporate law.
Education and Expertise
Lucas Paranhos holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Corporate Law from IBMEC, São Paulo, which he completed from 2008 to 2010. He also earned an Executive MBA in Mergers & Acquisitions from Westfälische Wilhelms-Universität Münster, Germany, from 2010 to 2012. His educational background is complemented by a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Campinas, completed from 2002 to 2006. He has expertise in implementing privacy and compliance programs across various business units.
Language Proficiency
Lucas Paranhos is fluent in four languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish, and German. This multilingual ability enhances his effectiveness in legal communications and negotiations within diverse cultural contexts, particularly in the Latin American market.
Legal Registration and Citizenship
Lucas is a Brazilian Lithuanian citizen and is registered as a lawyer with the Portuguese Bar Association in Lisbon. This registration allows him to practice law in Portugal, further broadening his legal qualifications and capabilities in international law.