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Dr. Ana, PhD

About me

A career forged at the intersection of science, law and people, and between two countries.

Ana Flávia sitting on a couch, smiling at the camera.
A funny photo of Ana balancing a laptop, a phone, a glass, and a book on her head—all at the same time.

My career has always been driven by a desire to understand how the law can protect those in vulnerable situations and contribute to a fairer society.

I believe that the law should be an instrument of change, combined with a personalised approach, in which every person is listened to and understood.

Milestones

  1. 2013

    Admission to the Brazilian Bar Association (OABBrazilian Bar Association) and start of legal practice

    Passed the Bar Examination while still in law school. Began practising in Civil Law and Civil Procedure.

  2. 2015

    Master’s Degree in Agro-Environmental Law - Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMTFederal University of Mato Grosso)

    FAPEMATMato Grosso State Research Support Foundation Research Fellow. Here, academic research joined legal practice, with a focus on environmental issues and public policy.

  3. 2017-2018

    Cândido Rondon College – Brazil

    Teaching in Environmental Law, Urban Law and Consumer Law.

  4. 2017-2018

    Federal University of Mato Grosso (UFMTFederal University of Mato Grosso) – Brazil

    Volunteer lecturer in Introduction to Public and Private Law on the Accounting degree programme.

  5. 2018

    Educare - Sinop, Mato Grosso, Brazil

    Administrative Law and the Environment in the postgraduate programme in Environmental Law.

  6. 2018–2019

    Special Advisor - Department of Environment of the State of Mato Grosso (SEMA-MTMato Grosso State Department of the Environment)

    Drafting and analysis of environmental laws and public policies within public administration, with a focus on carbon markets and governance.

  7. 2019–2024

    Ph.D.Doctor - NOVA University Lisbon

    FCTFoundation for Science and Technology Fellow. Research on the extraterritorial impacts of law on forestry policies in the EUEuropean Union and Brazil.

  8. 2020

    Master's degree recognized by the University of Lisbon

    Formal integration into the European academic space.

  9. 2023

    Federal University of Bahia (UFBA) - Brazil

    Guest lecture on CITES and international environmental law, in preparation for the Stetson competition.

  10. 2024-2025

    LUNEX University - Luxembourg

    Introduction to Civil Law and Introduction to Labor Law, with classes taught in English.

  11. 2025

    SPFStrategic Priorities Fund Early Career Fellow - Rights Lab, Nottingham

    Research on slave labour and geospatial data in the Brazilian Amazon.

  12. 2026

    Certified Trainer in Portugal

    Official accreditation to conduct vocational training in the country.

Where I practice today

In Portugal

I carry out research, training and administrative support activities, with particular attention to international mobility, document organisation and dealings with public services and procedures.

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In Brazil

Legal services in environmental, civil, climate and forestry law, including the preparation of legal opinions, analysis of public policies, and consultancy on compliance and sustainability for public and private organisations.

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My Core Values

I believe that law should be a tool for transformation - grounded in a close, personal approach where every client is truly heard and understood.

Ethics and Integrity

Accountability, confidentiality, and commitment to legal principles.

Technical Excellence

Well-founded solutions and ongoing professional development.

Diversity and Inclusion

Valuing the diversity of people, cultures, and perspectives.

Data Protection

Confidentiality and compliance with GDPRGeneral Data Protection Regulation and other applicable regulations.

Client Commitment

Close, strategic, and personalised client support.

Sustainability

Practices aligned with ESGEnvironmental, Social and Governance principles and sustainable development.

Research Networks and Academic Affiliations

  • LACLIMALatin American Climate Lawyers Initiative for Mobilizing Action
  • Legally Green
  • CENSECenter for Environmental and Sustainability Research - NOVA University Lisbon
  • CEDATTarragona Environmental Law Studies Centre - Rovira i Virgili University
  • CEJEIACenter for Juridical, Economic and Environmental Studies
  • GPMATResearch Group on Labor Environment - UFMTFederal University of Mato Grosso
  • Observa-MT
  • Common Home of Humanity
  • QUERCUSNational Association for Nature Conservation

Get in touch

Whether for consulting, mentoring, or a speaking engagement, the first step is a conversation.

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