Looking Ahead In 2023: The Brazilian Black Legal Experience

In honor of Black Conscious Day in Brazil, join the Brazil Chapter of NYSBA’s International Section in a thought-provoking discussion on how black law students have been entering in the legal market in Brazil in recent years, as well as how law schools and law firms are contributing to the formation of those students and effectively assisting them in their legal career.

Speakers:
Daniel L. (DL) Morriss, Diversity Officer of the NYSBA’s International Section and Partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, New York, NY

Alberto Mori, Partner at Gaia, Silva, Gaede & Advogados Advocacia e Consultoria Jurídica and Co-Chair of the Committee of Diversity and Social Responsibility of CESA, São Paulo, Brazil

Flávio Roberto Batista, Law School of University of São Paulo (USP), São Paulo, Brazil

Irapuã Santana, BFBM – Barroso Fontelles, Barcellos, Mendonça Advogados and President of the Committee of Race Equality of the Bar Association of the State of São Paulo (OAB-SP), São Paulo, Brazil

Moderator:
Michele Lee Clarke-Ceres, President – WorldCeres Inc.

Organizers:
Cauê Rezende Myanaki, co-Chair of the Brazil Chapter and Associate at Pinheiro Neto Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil
Maria da Paz Tierno Lopes, co-Chair of the Brazil Chapter and Partner at BMA Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil
Helen Naves, Senior Vice-Chair: Chapters and Partner at H•Naves Advogados, São Paulo, Brazil