Holding a Legum Baccalaureus from the University of Sao Paulo Law and a former member of the Sao Paulo Bar Association, Rafael Ribeiro was born and raised in São Paulo, Brazil. He is currently pursuing his J.D. at the University of Miami School of Law. Prior to moving permanently to the U.S. in 2023, he practiced law in Brazil for over two decades, including roles as general counsel and a Brazilian ‘Big Law’ partner. His experience spans cross-border M&A, corporate governance, equity capital markets, and contract law. His personal interests include science, science fiction, music, and traveling.
Education
- LL.B., University of São Paulo Law School (1995 – 1999). Member of the São Paulo Bar Association, 2000
- J.D./LL.M. candidate in U.S. and Transnational Law, University of Miami School of Law
Community Involvement
- Governance Committee Member, Instituto Jô Clemente (2020–present)
- BRLAW – member of the Brazilian Law Students’ Association, September 2024
Notable Achievements
- Former board member (2020 – 2024) of Instituto Jô Clemente, a leading Brazilian NGO focused on intellectual disability, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and rare diseases.
- Funded and helped grow Looplex, a Brazilian legal-tech startup focused on legal document automation.
Languages
- Portuguese (native)
- English (fluent)
- Spanish (conversational)