Melissa Areal Pires

Melissa Areal Pires is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in various roles within the OABRJ, including serving as Ouvidora of the Tribunal de Ética e Disciplina and as a member of the 1st Turma do TED. As Vice-President of both the Comissão de Bioética e Biodireito and the Comissão de Direito Médico e da Saúde da OAB/RJ - Barra da Tijuca, Melissa has demonstrated a commitment to bioethics and health law. Additionally, Melissa holds the position of counselor at OAB Barra da Tijuca and has contributed as a columnist for the Programa Reclamar Adianta. With a legal career spanning over two decades, Melissa also has a significant background in advocacy and has held leadership positions in various organizations concerning the rights of the elderly. Melissa's educational qualifications include degrees in Law and specialized postgraduate studies in Consumer Law and Applied Law to Health Services, with ongoing studies in Journalism.