Rafael C.

Rafael C. has a diverse range of work experience, primarily in the legal and financial sectors. Rafael is currently the Head of Legal Financial Services at Ontop, a position they have held since July 2023. Prior to their current role, Rafael worked as the Leader of Legal FinTech at Ontop from February 2022 to August 2023. Rafael also served as an Associate at the Wall Street Blockchain Alliance starting in March 2022.

Before transitioning to the financial industry, Rafael gained legal experience through internships and associate positions. Rafael worked as a Legal Intern at R3 from January 2021 to December 2021 and as a Judicial Intern at the New York State Supreme Court in the chambers of Hon. Justice Margaret A. Chan from May 2021 to September 2021. Prior to their time in the United States, Rafael was an Associate at Rodovalho & Estrela Advogados, where they represented and advised clients on corporate, banking, and financing transactions.

Rafael also has experience outside of the legal field. Rafael previously owned Italínea Móveis, a business they ran from January 2012 to June 2015. Additionally, they worked as a Paralegal at Banco Alfa, where they analyzed financing agreements and provided client counseling on contracts and commercial loans from October 2010 to December 2011.

Rafael'searly career included a position as a Legal Intern at Bandeira de Mello Advogados Associados from September 2008 to October 2010. Rafael also interned at the Superior Tribunal de Justiça in the chambers of Hon. Hamilton Carvalhido from July 2006 to November 2007, where they performed various tasks related to archiving, organization, and legal procedures.

Rafael C. has a diverse education history. Rafael obtained a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) equivalent degree from Universidade Católica de Brasília in 2012. In 2017-2018, they pursued a Master's degree in Strategic Management & International Trade (MBA) from Estácio. Additionally, they completed a Legal English Institute Field Of Study in U.S. Law and U.S. Legal System at Fordham University School of Law in 2020. Rafael also pursued further specialization in the legal field by completing an LL.M in Banking, Corporate, and Finance Law at Fordham University School of Law in 2021-2022. Continuing their education, they are set to obtain a Master of Science (MS) in Cyber/Electronic Operations and Warfare from Harrisburg University of Science and Technology in 2023-2024.

Furthermore, Rafael holds several certifications. Rafael is a New York Licensed Attorney accredited by the New York State Bar Association since 2023. Rafael is also a Brazilian Licensed Attorney recognized by the Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil since 2015. Additionally, they have certifications in FinTech Law and Policy from Duke University School of Law (2014), Introduction to Financial Markets from the Indian School of Business (2014), An Introduction to American Law from the University of Pennsylvania (2014), and Fraud Prevention Training Course and Document Analysis from Acert - Consultoria, Assessoria e Treinamento (2014).