Maria Isabel provides support on regulatory and advisory matters within the Energy & Natural Resources sector

Her work spans legal research, information management, and monitoring of strategic issues, combining analytical rigor with clarity in execution A law student at the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio), Maria Isabel has prior experience in civil aviation litigation and at the Public Defender’s Office, specifically in the Women’s Defense Unit (NUDEM), where she developed skills in legal research, drafting procedural documents, and providing sensitive, human-centered assistance

Experience

Prior to joining COSRO, Maria Isabel worked at NUDEM (the Women’s Defense Unit of the Public Defender’s Office), where she provided legal assistance to women experiencing domestic violence and gained comprehensive experience in civil, family, and criminal matters. Her work included drafting legal documents, analyzing complex cases, and conducting sensitive, human-centered client interactions. She also gained previous experience in civil aviation litigation, particularly in complex civil disputes, contributing to the preparation of legal submissions, strategic case monitoring, and support in technical disputes involving the aviation sector

Throughout her academic training, she was actively involved in diplomatic simulations and international committee models, developing skills in multilateral negotiation, foreign policy analysis, and global crisis management, experiences that strengthened her argumentative ability and international perspective. She also participated in public speaking competitions, enhancing her communication, advocacy, and public presentation skills

As part of her academic work, she joined a legal research group, contributing to the preparation of a report focused on the Brazilian Amnesty Law, control of conventionality, and differing interpretations of this legal framework, deepening her theoretical grounding and critical analysis

Maria Isabel is currently part of the Energy & Natural Resources team, where she works with regulatory research, document organization, and legal support on strategic sector-related matters, combining technical rigor, analytical clarity, and a multidisciplinary approach

Specialties

Sectors: Energy

Areas of Practice: Commercial Contracts / Corporate/M&A

Qualifications

• Law Degree, Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro - PUC-Rio (in progress)

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish, French