Catharina Carvalho
Cambridge,ON
Summary
Dynamic professional with experience in legal field. Adept in corporate, civil, real state law, contract negotiations and dispute resolution. Leverages excellent communication and problem-solving skills to successfully represent clients.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Manager
Hudson's Bay
09.2021 - Current
- Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Increased overall team productivity by fostering a positive work environment and providing effective leadership.
- Communicated with customers and vendors positively with particular attention to problem resolution.
- Successfully managed organizational change initiatives, minimizing disruptions to daily operations while achieving desired outcomes.
- Drafted reports and documents to improve correspondence management, schedule coordination and recordkeeping.
- Executed business plans to further strengthen and maximize territory sales and profits.
- Provided feedback on effectiveness of strategies, selling programs and initiatives and identified areas requiring improvement.
Sênior Lawyer
EMBSA Law Firm
06.2017 - 09.2021
- Drafted legal and supporting documents related contract, civil, corporate, real estate and family law.
- Drafted persuasive legal documents that effectively communicated complex arguments and supported client positions.
- Conducted thorough legal research to support case preparation and strengthen arguments.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing comprehensive legal advice and strategic solutions.
- Due Diligence (focusing on real estate law, corporate law and civil law) and managing the team in the due diligence process.
Senior Lawyer
Valverde E Tinoco Law Firm
07.2009 - 06.2017
- Served as lead counsel for clients, overseeing contract negotiations and managing civil litigation proceedings.
- Assisted in strengthening the firm's reputation by delivering consistent high-quality work product.
- Represented high-profile clients in court, showcasing exceptional advocacy skills and achieving desired results.
- Resolved disputes between parties through skillful negotiation tactics while adhering strictly to ethical guidelines and professional standards.
Law Clerk
Doria Law Firm
09.2008 - 01.2010
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
Legal Assistant
Staben Associados Law Firm
01.2006 - 10.2007
- Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
Education
Contract Law: From Trust To Promise To Contract
Harvard University Online
USA 10.2023
Master Of Laws - Corporate Law
Insper Learning Institution
São Paulo, Brazil08.2020
Bachelor Of Laws -
Uni Jorge University
Salvador, Brazil08.2010
Skills
- Result-oriented
- Ability to manage group of people and to work independently
- Ability to lead others in high-demand situations
- Analyzing data, documents and situations
- Strong computer skills and organizational abilities
- Focused, multi-task oriented, able to adapt to challenging and emergency situations and to work under deadlines
- Ability in spreadsheet and Database management
- Strong ability to research documents and information efficiently
- Detail Oriented
Languages
Portuguese
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Business Manager
Hudson's Bay
09.2021 - Current
Sênior Lawyer
EMBSA Law Firm
06.2017 - 09.2021
Senior Lawyer
Valverde E Tinoco Law Firm
07.2009 - 06.2017
Law Clerk
Doria Law Firm
09.2008 - 01.2010
Legal Assistant
Staben Associados Law Firm
01.2006 - 10.2007
Contract Law: From Trust To Promise To Contract
Harvard University Online
Master Of Laws - Corporate Law
Insper Learning Institution
Bachelor Of Laws -
Uni Jorge University