Maria Fernanda L.

Maria Fernanda L. has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. Maria Fernanda is currently employed at Tricon Energy as a Senior Counsel, a position they have held since September 2022. Prior to this, Maria worked as a Corporate Counsel at Tricon Energy from January 2019 to September 2022.

Before joining Tricon Energy, Maria was associated with Squire Patton Boggs from March 2016 to May 2018 as an Associate. During their time there, they focused on representing international clients in corporate matters related to Latin America, with a specialization in Brazil. Their responsibilities included handling cross-border transactions, corporate governance and compliance, and conducting due diligence of third parties in Latin America. Maria Fernanda was also a member of the firm's Brazil Desk and contributed to their Latin America Legal blog.

Maria also gained experience at GOWell International, LLC from June 2014 to November 2015, where they served as a Foreign Legal Associate. Prior to that, they worked at Schwartz, Junell, Greenberg & Oathout LLP as a Paralegal from April 2009 to March 2013.

Their early career includes working as an Associate at Bastos-Tigre, Coelho da Rocha e Lopes Advogados from July 2006 to August 2008 and as a Law Clerk at the same firm from November 2000 to July 2003.

Overall, Maria Fernanda L. has built a strong background in corporate law, with a particular focus on international clients, cross-border transactions, and Latin America.

Maria Fernanda L. has a diverse education history across various institutions and fields of study. In 1998, they began their undergraduate studies in Law at Universidade Candido Mendes, which they completed in 2004.

In 2005, Maria Fernanda pursued a postgraduate degree in Public and Private Law at Faculdade de Direito Damásio de Jesus, completing it in 2006. Concurrently, they also obtained a degree in Translation and Interpretation from Alumni, specializing in English and Portuguese.

Continuing their educational journey, Maria Fernanda pursued a Master of Laws degree with a focus on International Law at the University of Houston Law Center. This program was completed in 2012. Additionally, in 2011, they underwent a 40-Hour Mediation Training program at the Blakely Advocacy Institute to enhance their skills in mediation.

In terms of certifications, Maria Fernanda obtained the Brazilian Bar License in November 2005 from the Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil, Conselho Seccional de São Paulo. Subsequently, in May 2018, they acquired the Texas Bar License from the State Bar of Texas.