Brazilian Attorney and LLM Graduate

José Pissini Neto

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EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA HASTINGS COLLEGE OF THE LAW (UC Hastings), San Francisco, CA

LL.M. Graduate, Class of 2018

Concentration: International Business and Trade

ANHANGUERA EDUCACIONAL, Campo Grande, Brazil

Specialization in Tax Law, 2016

UNIDERP, Campo Grande, Brazil

Bachelor of Laws (J.D. equivalent), 2008

BAR ASSOCIATION

Member in good standing of the Brazilian National Bar

Brazil, 2008

EXPERIENCE

PISSINI ADVOCACIA, Campo Grande, Brazil.

Partner, 2008-2017.

Carried 110+ cases that involved business law, taxation, family law, wills, estate law, and criminal law, from concept through trial and appeal.

Advised clients on business structuring, transactions (drafting and reviewing a wide range of contracts including sales and real estate), business contracts disputes, and litigation.

Advised clients on tax refund and litigation.

CÂMARA MUNICIPAL DE CAMPO GRANDE (Campo Grande City Council), Campo Grande, Brazil

Legal advisor, 2013-2016.

Participated in the drafting of bills and parliamentary amendments that were beneficial to the local community: “Projeto Carregue,” which established public transportation for sick people who are unable; asphalting of Public Parks (“Parque Laranjais,” and “Portal do Gramado”); the construction of a Public Housing Project called “Conjunto Habitacional Pedro Teruel,” and the construction of a Public Waste Treatment Plant at the Landfill “Dom Antônio Barbosa II.”

UNIVERSIDADE FEDERAL DO MATO GROSSO DO SUL (UFMS), Campo Grande, Brazil.

Professor, 2015-2016.

Taught “Legislation, Professional Ethics, and Citizenship” for Civil Engineering Students.

MINISTÉRIO PÚBLICO ESTADUAL DO MATO GROSSO DO SUL (Public Prosecutor), Campo Grande, Brazil.

Intern, 2007.

Assisted the public prosecutor with criminal investigations, case research, and filing criminal lawsuits.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Languages: Portuguese (native) and English (fluent)

Awarded with “Virginia Leary Merit Scholarship” by UC Hastings and with “Medalha do Mérito Advocatício” (Medal of Advocacy Merit) by the City Council of Campo Grande, an award in recognition of the relevant law services provided to the Campo Grande community

Certifications:

oProfessional Research Certified, LexisNexis (2018)

oConstitutional Law, Yale University, Coursera (2014)

oInspiring Leadership through Emotional Intelligence, Case Western Reserve University, Coursera (2014)

oLeading Strategic Innovation in Organizations, Vanderbilt University, Coursera (2014)

LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpissini/

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