Rafael Szmid

Rafael Szmid serves as Counsel at Reed Smith LLP since August 2023, with previous experience as a Senior Associate at Hogan Lovells from July 2016 to July 2023, focusing on Antitrust and Investigations as well as White Collar and Fraud. Rafael Szmid's earlier roles include Visiting International Lawyer and Associate positions, both in the same practice areas. Prior to Hogan Lovells, Rafael Szmid practiced as a Lawyer at Levy & Salomão Advogados (May 2014 - June 2016) and BMA - Barbosa Müssnich Aragão Advogados (December 2010 - May 2014), specializing in Antitrust, Compliance, and Corporate Governance. Additionally, Rafael Szmid worked as an Advisor at the Brazilian Competition Authority. Academically, Rafael Szmid holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) from Stanford University, a PhD from USP - Universidade de São Paulo, and other degrees in law from various institutions including a Master's in the Science of Laws and a Bachelor's Degree (J.D.) from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo.