JANAINA STASSUN MIGUEL

As a corporate paralegal specializing in Latin American clients and investors, I have extensive experience in private equity, corporate reorganization, and facilitating business operations in the United States. Key responsibilities include:

Legal Research & Analysis: Conduct comprehensive legal research on corporate and labor law, as well as regulatory compliance across various Latin American jurisdictions, including Brazil.

Document Drafting & Review: Collaborate with attorneys to draft and review critical legal documents, such as corporate resolutions, board minutes, shareholder agreements, financing agreements, and powers of attorney, in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.

Entity Formation & Compliance: Coordinate the establishment of legal entities, including corporations and limited liability companies, ensuring compliance with local regulations. This includes drafting and filing incorporation documents, and obtaining necessary permits and licenses.

Due Diligence & Transactions: Assist in due diligence processes, including document reviews and preparation of reports, with a focus on reorganization and financing transactions. Manage timelines and task coordination for effective project execution, including preparation of Capitalization Tables and Pro-Forma analyses.

Corporate Records Management: Maintain corporate records, including minute books and shareholder records, and ensure proper onboarding of clients on platforms like Carta and Pulley. Handle requests from clients and investors while collaborating with registered agents and Cayman Counsel.

Regulatory Guidance for Expansion: Research and compile legal and regulatory requirements for clients looking to expand operations from Latin America into the United States, including advice on corporate structure, licensing, registration, and tax implications.

Collaborative Deal Execution: Successfully collaborated with teams in Brazil and the United States on transactions exceeding $125 billion, demonstrating my ability to navigate complex, cross-border deals effectively.

My multilingual skills and deep understanding of both the U.S. And Latin American legal frameworks enable me to provide comprehensive support in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

• Draft legal documents such as wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives; Assist attorneys in creating comprehensive estate plans for clients, including gathering information about assets, liabilities, and beneficiaries; Manage the probate process, including preparing and filing court documents, communicating with beneficiaries, and managing estate assets and liabilities; Administer trusts by managing trust assets, distributing assets to beneficiaries, and ensuring compliance with trust documents.
• Conducted title searches, deed transfers, and drafted legal documents such as purchase agreements, side agreements, contract of sale, and leases for a high-volume real estate law firm. Successfully managed up to 5 real estate transactions simultaneously, ensuring timely completion and client satisfaction.
• Streamlined the closing process for residential and commercial transactions, resulting in improved efficiency.

• Provided expert guidance to clients on corporate, employment, and contract law, ensuring their compliance with legal requirements and mitigating legal risks. Prepared and reviewed legal documents, including contracts, policies, and agreements, and negotiated with third parties to achieve favorable outcomes for clients. Developed and implemented customized compliance programs tailored to clients' individual needs, ensuring their adherence to legal standards and best practices.
• Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
• Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.

• Created highly researched and articulated legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts, and briefs; developed and polished legal documents, including motions and briefs, to support litigation and court proceedings.

• Intern of Court of Justice; directs and oversees the functioning of the judge's office; ensures that files and all relevant materials are available for cases as required; receiving and screening visitors and telephone calls, providing information that requires the interpretation of court policies and procedures; organizing and maintaining various files; judicial arbitrator and mediator.
• Worked collaboratively colleagues develop strategies increase judicial system''s effectiveness responsiveness evolving societal needs.