Maria Mansur
8775 Costa Verde Blvd, San Diego CA,USA
Summary
A highly motivated and experienced international lawyer with a demonstrated ability to navigate cross-border legal challenges and promote effective conflict resolution. Possesses over five years of legal practice and mediation experience across diverse jurisdictions. Reliable, relentless, and attentive to the details even when working under pressure. Committed to serving the team and clients with professionalism, integrity and tenacity. Seeking to leverage comprehensive legal acumen to contribute to the success of a prestigious firm in San Diego. L-2 Visa holder eligible for immediate full-time employment in the USA.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
ADR Deputy Counsel
International Chamber of Commerce
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Drafting of complex legal texts in English, French, and Portuguese; daily written and oral communication with cross-cultural counsel, principals, and neutrals; case management of the matters filed under the ICC Mediation, Expert, and Dispute Boards Rules; coordination with internal departments and ICC Arbitration Secretariat to discuss case issues; support for the conduct of mediation sessions and to the International Commercial Mediation Competition.
Legal Clerk
JAMS Mediation, Arbitration And ADR Services And Weinstein International Foundation
03.2020 - 12.2020
- Worked directly with the founder of WIF, and co-founder of JAMS, Hon. Daniel Weinstein (Ret.), assisting in his mediations and projects to promote alternative dispute resolution internationally.
Associate Attorney
Kawamura & Associates
11.2018 - 05.2019
- Arranged and conducted meetings with clients and opposing counsel; researched and drafted legal memoranda and motions; participated in multiple phases of litigation, including discovery, evidentiary hearings, and trials, conducted research, handling law cases and other activities requested by the partners, and attended pre-trial and settlement conferences;
- Drafted and edited complaints and motions for trial and appellate courts in numerous areas of law, including commercial, consumer, family, and employment matters;
- Drafted, negotiated and reviewed contractual terms including purchase and service agreements.
Education
Master of Laws (LL.M) in Dispute Resolution -
Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law
Malibu, USA01.2019
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo
Sao Paulo, Brazil01.2018
Skills
- Dual Bar Admissions and Imminent California Bar Exam Pass: Licensed to practice in France and Brazil, with California Bar exam anticipated in July 2024
- Extensive Cross-Cultural Expertise: Cultivated through successful legal practice and mediation involving parties from various continents
- Strong Work Ethic and Adaptability: Thrive in fast-paced environments and readily embrace new challenges with a positive and open mindset
- Proactive and Dedicated Team Player: Ability to identify and resolve challenges both independently and as a team Committed to collaborating effectively with colleagues and serving the clients with excellence
Certifications And Languages
CERTIFICATIONS: Admitted to the Paris Bar – 2023, Admitted to the Brazilian Bar – 2018, Edwards Mediation Academy – Advanced Mediation Skills Course (2020), Certified Mediator in Brazil – Qualified to Conduct Private and Judicial Mediation Sessions (2019)
LANGUAGES: Portuguese (Native Speaker), English and French (Full Professional Fluency), Spanish and Italian (Basic)
Volunteer Experience
- Center for Conflict Resolution, Los Angeles, USA, Volunteer Mediator at various Los Angeles Superior Courts (Van Nuys, Inglewood, Santa Monica), 01/2020, 03/2020
- Centro Mediar e Conciliar, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Volunteer Mediator at various Brazilian Courts (Curitiba and Sao Paulo), 01/2019, 06/2019
- ADUS, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Refugee Reintegration Institute in Sao Paulo, Brazil – Assisted refugees in resettlement efforts, 01/2017, 07/2017
References
- Victoria R. Orlowski, VOrlowski@gibsondunn.com, +1 917 962 7397, President of the Standing Committee of the ICC International Centre for ADR, Review of legal documents submitted for procedural decisions at ICC (2021-2023)
- Hon. Daniel Weinstein (Ret.), dweinstein@jamsadr.com, settleboy@icloud.com, +1 415 425 4490, Founder of JAMS and of the Weinstein International Foundation, Professional mentor and direct supervisor at JAMS (2020)
- Yevhenii Vasylchenko, Yevhenii.vasylchenko@iccwbo.org, +33 6 95 98 27 47, ADR Deputy Counsel, Colleague at the ICC International Centre for ADR (2021-2023)
- Laura Guimaraes, laura.guimaraes@iccwbo.org, +33 7 64 75 35 02, Legal Advisor, Colleague at the ICC Legal Services Department (2021-2023)
- Eliana Rennó Villela, eliana@rennovillela.com.br, +55 11 979962 0023, Founding Partner at Renno Villela & Associates, Manager (2017/2018)
- Jair Gevaerd, jairgevaerd@gevaerd.adv.br, +55 41 9995 6747, FCIArb Brazil Fellow, Attorney and Founding Partner at Gevaerd & Associates, Professional Mentor
- Prof. Thomas J. Stipanowich, thomas.stipanowich@pepperdine.edu, +1 310 506-4389, Professor of International Commercial Arbitration (LL.M), Pepperdine University / Caruso School of Law
- Steven Rottman, steve@steverottman.com, +1 310 751 0114, Professor of Advanced Mediation (LL.M), Pepperdine University / Caruso School of Law
Timeline
ADR Deputy Counsel
International Chamber of Commerce
01.2021 - 01.2024
Legal Clerk
JAMS Mediation, Arbitration And ADR Services And Weinstein International Foundation
03.2020 - 12.2020
Associate Attorney
Kawamura & Associates
11.2018 - 05.2019
Master of Laws (LL.M) in Dispute Resolution -
Pepperdine University Caruso School of Law
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) -
Pontifical Catholic University of Sao Paulo
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