OUR TEAM
Diego Faleck is a full-time mediator, settlement counsel and a dispute systems designer, with a unique track record in complex business mediations, national and international, and disputes systems design for victim’s compensations due to major disasters in Brazil and other complex cases and corporate solutions. He received his LL.M. degree from Harvard Law School and his Phd degree from the University of São Paulo. Mr. Faleck served as Interim Secretary and Chief of Staff of the Secretariat of Economic Law of the Ministry of Justice in Brazil, Chairman of the Council of the Federal Fund of Protection of Collective Rights and commissioner at the National Commission of Private Insurance of the Ministry of Finance (2007-2011)
SENIOR ASSOCIATES
DIEGO EL-JAICK RAPOZO
senior associate
Diego El-Jaick holds a master’s degree in Procedural Law from the State University of Rio de Janeiro (UERJ) with a research focus on Citizenship, State, and Globalization. He has an L.L.M. in Corporate Law from IBMEC – Brazilian Institute of Capital Markets and a bachelor’s degree from the University Cândido Mendes in Rio de Janeiro (UCAM). Diego joined Faleck & Associates in October 2016 and has been involved in supervising and coordinating compensation programs using mediation for high-profile national cases, conducting hundreds of individual and collective mediations, as well as direct involvement in complex business negotiations.
ELISA VANZELLA DE LUCENA
senior associate
Elisa Vanzella de Lucena received her LL.B from the University of São Paulo (2013), having received a recognition award for academic performance. She holds a master degree in Law & Development from the Faculty of Law of Ribeirão Preto – University of São Paulo (2016) and is certified in collaborative practices by the Brazilian Institute of Collaborative Practices (2017). Elisa joined Faleck & Associados in July 2017 and has been involved in compensation programs with the use of mediation and facilitation stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
GABRIEL RIBEIRO
senior associate
Gabriel Ribeiro received his LL.B. degree from the São Paulo Law School of Fundação Getúlio Vargas (2011) and is currently a MD Candidate at NOVA School of Law in Lisbon (PT) (2022). Gabriel has worked in American law firms based in Brazil focused on capital market (Sherman & Sterling and Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy LLP), in one of the largest private Brazilian banks (Itaú Unibanco Holding) and as in-house lawyer for private companies (GranBio, GranInvestimentos and Fundo de Investimento Virtuose).
LUIZ RICARDO DE OLIVEIRA SANTOS
senior associate
Luiz Ricardo received his LL.B. degree from the São Paulo Law School of Fundação Getúlio Vargas (2009) and his LL.M. degree from Columbia Law School in the City of New York, with a Harlan Fiske Stone Scholar mention of honor (2014).
ROBERTO BAUMGARTEN KUSTER
senior associate
Roberto Baumgarten Kuster received his LL.B. degree from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (2011), an M.A. in tax law, an M.A. in diplomatic studies, and an LL.M. degree with merit from the University College London (2015). He is a Ph.D. candidate at Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen in the Netherlands.
He was recognized as a Future Leader in Commercial Litigation by the respected Who’s Who Legal ranking in 2021 and 2022. He has authored national and international publications in dispute resolution and related fields.
RONAN RAMOS JR.
senior associate
Ronan Ramos Jr. holds an LL.B. degree from the Milton Campos Law School (2005) and he is also certified in mediation of conflicts by the Program on Negotiation from Harvard Law School (2007). He holds an LL.M. degree (ABD) in negotiation and mediation of conflicts from Institut Universitaire Kurt Bösh (2009).
ASSOCIATES
AMANDA LOYOLA GOULART
associate
Amanda Loyola Goulart received her LL.B. from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (2014) and has a postgraduate degree in Civil Law and Civil Procedure Law (2018). She previously worked as a lawyer in litigation and consulting, with emphasis in Administrative Law. Amanda joined Faleck & Associated on January 2020 and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
ANA CLARA PAIVA DE ALMEIDA
associate
Ana Clara Paiva de Almeida holds a bachelor’s degree in Law from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (2017) and a postgraduate degree in Labor and Social Security Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (2019). She is a certified mediator by the Institute for Certification and Training of Lusophone Mediators (ICFML). Ana Clara joined Faleck & Associados in December 2017 and has been acting as a mediator in a compensation program in a situation of national repercussion.
ANA LIA TERRA COSENTINO ANGELI
associate
Ana Lia Terra Cosentino Angeli received her LL.B from the University of São Paulo (2013) and is a postgraduate student in People Management at the same University. Throughout her graduation, she was appointed director of the Legal Department “XI de Agosto” for two times – the country’s first private institution of free legal assistance. She is a mediator and conciliator certified by Institute of Mediation and Arbitration of Brazil (IMAB). Ana Lia joined Faleck & Associados on January 2020 and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations, as well as a negotiator in settlement initiatives.
CAROLINA SANTORO
associate
Carolina Santoro received her LL.B. degree from the Milton Campos Law School – Nova Lima/MG (2016) and is certified in mediation by the Institute of Certification and Graduation of Lusophone Mediators. As an undergraduate student, Carolina won the prize for best mediator of the I Brazilian Competition of Business Mediation.
DIOGO KELMER MENDES RIBEIRO
associate
Diogo Kelmer Mendes Ribeiro holds a bachelor’s degree in law from the Universidade Federal de Juiz de Fora (2017) and is a postgraduate student in data protection and use law at the pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (2021). Diogo Kelmer Mendes Ribeiro joined Faleck & Associados in March 2018, and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
ELOÁ MARINHO DE OLIVEIRA
associate
Eloá Marinho de Oliveira received her LL.B. in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (2010), an M.A. in Labor Law and Procedure at the same university (2011), in Real Estate Law from Positivo University (2013) and training in Real Estate Transactions (TTI) from the Brazilian Institute of Professional Education (IBREP/PR) (2013). She is a lawyer and qualified as a mediator by the National Council of Justice. Eloá joined Faleck & Associados in December 2019 and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
FABIO YUICHI HORI
associate
Fabio Yuichi Hori has a bachelor’s degree in law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (2010) and has a degree in Human Resource Management from SENAC (2020). Completed the Alternative Dispute Resolution Systems course from Universidade Nacional de Lomas de Zamora, Argentina (2016), and acquired the certification in mediation from IMAB – Instituto de Mediação e Arbitragem do Brasil (2013). He also ten years of experience in Corporate Law. Fabio joined Faleck & Associados in October 2016, and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
HELDER CORRÊA MARCELLINO
associate
Helder Corrêa Marcellino holds a bachelor’s degree in law from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES, 2013) and a master’s degree in law from the same institution (2017). He has national publications on dispute resolution, International Civil Procedure and Human Rights and was a researcher for the UFES Scientific Initiation Program with a theme related to dispute resolution (2012-2013). He served as advisor for legal matters and headed the cabinet at the Espírito Santo State Court of Justice (2013 to 2017) and lawyer in the area of civil litigation (2017). Helder joined Faleck & Associados in April 2017 and has been involved in dispute negotiations, mediation and indemnity programs with the use of mediation and facilitation for cases of great national repercussion.
LUIZ CARLOS GONÇALVES JUNIOR
associate
Luiz Carlos Gonçalves Júnior received his LL.B. degree from Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais – UFMG Law School (2017) and has a LL.M. degree in Mediation, Resolution and Conflict Management at ESA/OAB – Escola Superior de Advocacia. He has worked as a Tax Lawyer and, also, as a negotiator lawyer, dealing with the Right to Organize and Collective Bargaining. Luiz joined Faleck & Associados on December 2019 and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national and complex situations.
MARINA UYEDA
associate
Marina Uyeda Marina Uyeda received her LL.B. degree from the São Paulo Law School of Fundação Getúlio Vargas (2012) with a minor in International Relations in the Contemporary World at Social Sciences FGV School (2013). She is a M.A. in the Environment and Sustainability Program at Fundação Getúlio Vargas. She also has a specialization in Leadership and Management from Harvard Business School Online and is certified in the “Negotiation Mastery” program from Harvard Business School and “Negotiation and Leadership” from the Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School.
TIAGO JUNQUEIRA NOLASCO
associate
Tiago Junqueira Nolasco holds a bachelor’s degree in Law from Fundação Mineira de Educação e Cultura (2009), a post-graduate degree in Public Law from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (2011) and a Master’s in Political Legal Sciences with a mention in Constitutional Law from the Universidade de Coimbra, Portugal (2014). He has experience in banking law and union rights, and work as conflict mediator and negotiation facilitator since 2014. Tiago joined Faleck & Associados in April 2017, and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
VIRGÍNIA BEZERRA SARMENTO
associate
Virgínia Bezerra Sarmento received her LL.B from the Federal University of Sergipe (2012). Virgínia joined Faleck & Associados on January,2018 and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
JUNIOR ASSOCIATES
ANA LUIZA VIANA
associate
Ana Luiza Viana holds a bachelor’s degree in Law (2018) and a postgraduate degree in Business Law (2020) from the Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais. As a undergraduate she served as coordinator of the study group on business mediation and participated for two consecutive years as a speaker in national mediation and negotiation competitions. She worked in a law firm in the civil and business areas, actinting in the negotiation of agreements. Ana joined Faleck & Associados in October 2020, and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
BÁRBARA WANNER PROCÓPIO
associate
Bárbara Wanner Procópio received her LL.B. degree from the Milton Campos Law School – Nova Lima (2016). Barbara worked at law firms focusing on Civil, Labor and Business Law. Bárbara joined Faleck & Associados on December, 2019, and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
BEATRIZ MARIA SILVA FERRO
associate
Beatriz Maria Silva Ferro received her LL.B. degree from the Federal University of Alagoas (2017) and B.A. candidate in Pedagogy at the same university. Beatriz joined Faleck & Associados on August, 2019, and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
BRUNA DIAS PEREIRA
associate
Bruna Dias Pereira has a bachelor’s degree in Law from the Universidade Federal de Viçosa (2014) and a postgraduate degree in Civil Procedural Law from the Universidade Estácio de Sá (2020). After graduation, she supervised the Judicial Center for Conflict Resolution and Citizenship in Viçosa/MG and advocated in the areas of civil law, family and succession. Bruna joined Faleck & Associados in July 2018, and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
CAMILA ROHLFS PEREIRA
associate
Camila Oliveira holds a degree in Law from the Milton Campos Law School (2013) and a postgraduate degree in Education from PUCRS (2020). Certified mediator by Mediare (2014) and ICFML (2017), she worked as a community mediator in the Conflict Mediation Program – Minas Gerais/Brazil (2016) and as communication facilitator before joining Faleck & Associados where she has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
ELISA LABANCA MOREIRA
associate
Elisa Labanca Moreira received her LL.B degree from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES, 2019) and has a postgraduate degree in business law from the Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV, 2021). Elisa participated as a competitor and attended as coach in national mediation competitions and is currently researching mediation topics and coaching the competition team at the Center of Studies in Process and Conflict Treatment (NEAPI/UFES). Elisa joined Faleck & Associates on September, 2019 and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
ESTEFANO ALBANO BALARINI
associate
Estefano Albano Balarini holds a bachelor’s degree in law from Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo (2008) and a specialization degree in Tax Law from Universidade Anhanguera (2015). He worked as a lawyer in civil, corporate, consumer and tax litigation offices. He joined Faleck & Associados in June 2018, and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
EVELYN RABELO FARIA
associate
Evelyn Rabelo Faria received her LL.B. degree from the Vianna Junior Institute of Juiz de Fora (2014). Evelyn is a private mediator and graduated from The Catholic University of Porto and was certified by the Institute of Certification and Graduation of Lusophone Mediators (2017). Evelyn worked as a conciliator at the Judicial Center for Conflicts Resolution and Citizenship of Juiz de Fora. Evelyn joined Faleck & Associados on May, 2017, and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
JULIANA ALMEIDA
associate
Juliana Almeida received her LL.B. from the University of Fortaleza (2013), a postgraduate degree in Law and Constitutional Process (2016) and a postgraduate degree in Mediation and Conflict Management from the University of Fortaleza. Juliana joined Faleck & Associados in December 2019 and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
KELLY CAROLINE LIMA DE SOUZA
associate
Kelly Caroline Lima de Souza holds a degree in Law from the Faculty of Law of the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (2014), a postgraduate degree in Law Applied to Public Security from Faculdade Arnaldo (2016) and a postgraduate degree in People Management from USP – Esalq. Kelly joined Faleck & Associados in August 2019 and has acted as a facilitator in compensation programs implemented in situations of national repercussion.
LETÍCIA DEL CARO SULTI
associate
Letícia Del Caro Sulti received her LL.B from the Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (2016) and has a postgraduate degree in Business Law from the Pontifica Universidade Católica – Minas Gerais. She worked in law firms specialized in civil and business Law. Letícia joined Faleck & Associados in February 2018, and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
LORENA ZACCHI SCOLFORO
associate
Lorena Zacchi Scolforo received her LL.B. from the Federal University of Espírito Santo – UFES (2016) and a post-graduate degree in Civil Procedure from the IBMEC/SP (2019). Lorena joined Faleck & Associados in April 2017 and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
LUANA FERRAZ PEDROSA GUERRA
associate
Luana Ferraz Pedrosa Guerra received her LL.B from the Federal University of Pernambuco (2020). She he has also completed specialized training in Mediation at the Mediah Center (2020) and holds a Postgraduate degree in Project Management from the Getúlio Vargas Foundation (2022). Luana joined Faleck & Associados in December 2020 and has been involved in compensation programs with the use of mediation and facilitation stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
LUIS PAULO TRABACH
associate
Luis Paulo Trabach has a bachelor’s degree in Law from the Universidade Federal do Espírito Santo (2014), specializing in public and labor law. He worked as a lawyer in the consulting and litigation areas, with an emphasis on Civil and Labor Law. Luis Paulo joined Faleck & Associados in May 2017, and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
MARA E. GUIMARÃES BREVES
associate
Mara E. Guimarães Breves holds a Bachelor’s degree in Law from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (2016), with a specialization in tax law from Universidade Cândido Mendes (RJ). She completed her training in Mediation at UFJF in 2015. She worked as a legal management consultant, conducting negotiations with clients at the multinational company Thomson Reuters. Mara joined Faleck & Associados in September 2020, and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
MARCELLA FONTES FRANCO
associate
Marcella Fontes Franco received her LL.B from the Federal University of Juiz de Fora (2017). Marcella joined Faleck & Associados on January 2020 and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
NICOLE PERES LICHTER
associate
Nicole Peres Lichter received her LL.B. degree from the Milton Campos Law School – Nova Lima (2017) and has worked at law firms focusing on civil litigation. Nicole joined Faleck & Associados in December, 2019, and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations. In 2021, Nicole completed the CORe curriculum concluding the Business Analytics, Economics for Managers and Financial Accounting courses from Harvard Business School Online, earning the Credential of Readiness certificate with a grade “Pass with Honors”.
PAULO HIGOR FONTOURA MOREIRA
associate
Paulo Higor Fontoura Moreira received his LL.B degree from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (UFES, 2018), has a postgraduate degree in Business Law from the Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV, 2021) and is currently a Data Analysis postgraduation student at the Faculdade Descomplica. Paulo has experience as a student and as a volunteer teacher in university projects related to school mediation, nonviolent communication and national and international business mediation competitions (2016-2021). He is also an Espírito Santo State Court of Justice certified facilitator of peacemaking circles (TJES, 2018). Paulo joined Faleck & Associados on August, 2019 and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
RAQUEL GUIZARDE DAMASCENO
associate
Raquel Guizarde Damasceno received her LL.B from the Law School of Vitória – FDV (2011), lawyer (2011) and has a postgraduate degree in Applied Law from the Superior School of Magistrates of the State of Espírito Santo – ESMAGES (2016). Raquel is certified by the Institute of Certification and Graduation of Lusophone Mediators – ICFML. Raquel joined Faleck & Associates on June 2018 and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
RAYSA DE JESUS MARIN
associate
Raysa de Jesus Marin received her LL.B degree from the Federal University of Espírito Santo (2016). Raysa joined Faleck & Associados on August, 2019, and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
RENATA LUCAS BALTAR
associate
Renata Lucas Baltarreceived her LL.B from the Catholic University of Pernambuco (2014) and was certified in Humanist Mediation by the MEDIAH Center (2019). Renata joined Faleck & Associados on January 2020 and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
TIAGO ISSA DE ARAÚJO
associate
Tiago Issa de Araújo eceived his LL.B. from the Mackenzie Presbyterian University (2014). Tiago was trained as a Judicial and Extrajudicial Mediator by the Mediativa/Transformative Mediation Institute (2019). Tiago joined Faleck & Associados on August, 2019, and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations.
THIAGO ARANTES SILVA
associate
Thiago Arantes Silva received his LL.B. degree from PUC Minas (2017) and holds a master degree in Public Security from University of Estado de Minas Gerais (2021). He has received specialized training in Mediation (2016) from TJMG (2016) and Turnaround Management Association (2022). Additionally, he is a certified conciliator accredited by EJEF-TJMG since 2017.Between 2019 and 2021, Thiago served as a methodological consultant for conflict mediation policies related to occupations in the State of Minas Gerais. He also contributed to the Human Rights Committee of the Regional Council of Psychology of Minas Gerais as a consultant in mediation and Human Rights. Furthermore, he has worked as a methodological advisor for the development of public policies at the municipal, state, and federal levels.Thiago joined Faleck in 2021 and has been involved in compensation programs with the use of mediation and facilitation stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations. .
TULIO PACHECO
associate
Tulio Pacheco holds a bachelor’s degree in Law from Milton Campos Law School – Nova Lima/MG (2018) and is post-graduation in MBA Sports Business and Sports Law, from CEDIN College. He has worked in law firms specialized in labor, social security and consumer law. Tulio joined Faleck & Associados in April 2022 and has been acting as a facilitator in compensation programs implemented in situations with national repercussions.
MEDIATORS/FACILITATORS
Silvana Zulmira Ferreira
Silvana Zulmira Ferreira received her LL.B. in Law from the Pontifical Catholic University of Paraná (2009), a master’s degree in Human Rights and Multi-Level Governance from the University of Padova (2022), where she was awarded with a scholarship, and a Postgraduate Degree in Criminal Law and Criminology from Tuiuti University of Paraná (2024) and in Contemporary Law with a minor in Public Law at University Positivo (2013). Silvana also holds a B.A. in n Social Science and a Postgraduate Degree in Political Sociology from the Federal University of Paraná (2020). Silvana joined Faleck & Associados in May 2023 and has been allocated to a compensation program with the use of mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations..
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Sthefany do Nascimento Ventura
Sthefany do Nascimento Ventura received her LL.B. in Law from the Granbery Methodist Institute (2019), a Postgraduate Degree in Human Rights and Civil Law at Focus University. Sthefany joined Faleck & Associados in June 2023 and has been allocated to a compensation program with the use of mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situations..
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Victor Valentim Bohrer
Victor Valentim Bohrer received his LL.B from the Pontifical Catholic University of Minas Gerais (2022) and is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Business Law at the same institution. As an undergraduate, Victor has taken part in the national mediation and negotiation competition promoted by CAMARB, acting as competitor in the years of 2020 and 2021, when his team achieved the 1st and 3rd place respectively. Victor joined Faleck & Associados in December 2021 and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situation..
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Yan Carlos Silva de Miranda
Yan Carlos Silva de Miranda received his LL.B in law from the Granbery Methodist Institute (2019) and a Academic Achievement Award. He is currently pursuing a postgraduate degree in Constitutional Law. Yan joined Faleck & Associados in May 2023 and has been allocated in compensation programs with the use of facilitation and mediation, stemming from major national tragedies and complex situation..
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FELLOW MEDIATORS
Faleck & Associados maintain ongoing collaboration with professionals who share compatible standards of ethics and quality of performance in business mediations, and work in accordance to the organizations’ mediation principles. These professionals share Faleck & Associados’ facilities to conduct their mediations in Brazil and their minds with the firm’s members with ideas regarding tactics, case patterns and learning through experience.
ANA CAROLINA VIANA RIELLA
Ana Carolina Viana Riella is a professional mediator certified by the Harvard Mediation Program (Cambridge, USA). She holds an LL.M. degree from the Georgetown University (Washington DC, USA) and from the Université de Paris II – Panthéon-Assas (Paris, France).
FERNANDA TARTUCE
Fernanda Tartuce holds a Masters and a PhD degree in Procedural Law from the University of São Paulo (USP) and authored several seminal mediation writings in Brazil, including books and articles. She is a mediator, with experience in business ad hoc and institutional mediations.