Carlos Portugal Gouvêa is the CEO of IDGlobal. He is also an Associate Professor of Corporate Law at the University of São Paulo (USP) and holds a Doctorate in Law from Harvard University (S.J.D., 2008). He was a Visiting Professor at Harvard Law School in 2022 and 2024. Additionally, Carlos is a partner at PGLaw, where he leads the areas of corporate law, M&A, banking law, and corporate governance. He is licensed to practice law by the Brazilian Bar Association (São Paulo section) and the Supreme Court of the State of New York, USA. Between 2015 and 2018, he served on the Appeals Board of the National Financial System at Brazil’s Ministry of Finance. Carlos has authored numerous works, including the books “A Estrutura da Governança Corporativa” [The Structure of Corporate Governance] and “Análise dos Custos da Desigualdade” [Analyzing the Costs of Inequality]. At USP’s Faculty of Law, he coordinates several study and research groups, including the Law and Poverty Group, the TechLab – Law and Technology, the Journal of Commercial Law, the Center for Asian Legal Studies (CELA), the Third Sector Study Group (G3S), and the Legal Design Studies Center (NELD). Carlos is also the Chair of the Inclusion and Belonging Commission at USP’s Faculty of Law. He is a board member of the Fulbright Commission in Brazil, Brasa – Brazilian Students Association, and Generation, and a founding member of the Sou da Paz Institute.

Dalila Martins Viol is the Executive Director at IDGlobal, overseeing the institute’s activities. Previously, she served as Academic Director. Her expertise lies at the intersection of public and private law, particularly in anticorruption compliance programs. Dalila holds a Doctorate in Law and Development from FGV Law School in São Paulo, with a research period at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law in Germany. She also earned a Master’s in Public Administration from the Fundação João Pinheiro and a Law degree from the Federal University of Ouro Preto. Before joining IDGlobal, Dalila was a postgraduate scholarship recipient from FAPESP, CAPES, and FAPEMIG, a researcher at FGV’s Law, Economics, and Governance Center, and worked as an administrative law attorney and municipal public prosecutor

Fernanda Valle Versiani is the Academic Director at IDGlobal. She previously served as the coordinator of the Grupo de Estudos de Direito Empresarial (GEDEMP) [Business Law Study Group] and as a Business Law professor at the Federal University of Lavras (UFLA), Brazil. Currently, she is a Business Law professor at the Faculty of Law of the Federal University of Minas Gerais (FDUFMG), Brazil, where she completed both her Master’s and Doctorate degrees. During her doctoral studies, Fernanda was a FAPEMIG fellow and conducted part of her research through the Brazil’s National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq) Business Doctorate program, as well as at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law in Hamburg, Germany. Her dissertation was selected in FDUFMG’s internal evaluation to compete for the CAPES Thesis Award and the UFMG Thesis Award in 2021, receiving honorable mention in both categories. Her research focuses on Capital Markets and Corporate Law, with an emphasis on Corporate Governance and Sustainable Development.

Amanda Teles Marques is the General Coordinator of the IDGlobal Program. She holds a Law degree from the University of the State of Amazonas (UEA), a specialization in Human Rights from the Federal University of Pará (UFPA), and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Law at the Federal University of Amazonas (UFAM). Her research focuses on socio-environmental rights, emphasizing Indigenous Peoples and Traditional Communities.

Julia Soares is a researcher and Communications Coordinator at IDGlobal, where she focuses on studies related to a Just Energy Transition. She is currently in her fourth year of Law at the University of São Paulo (USP). Her research interests include environmental and climate justice, Indigenous peoples’ rights, and gender issues.

Amirele is a Researcher at IDGlobal. She is member of the Guarani/Kaiowá and Terena peoples from Aldeia Jaguapiru in Dourados, Mato Grosso do Sul (MS), Brazil. She holds a Law degree from the State University of Mato Grosso do Sul) and is currently pursuing a Master’s in Law at the Federal University of Pará. Her research focuses on the criminal justice system and Indigenous peoples, specifically the penal treatment of Indigenous and the criminalization of Indigenous leaders in the context of territorial reclamation. At IDGlobal, Amirele primarily contributes to research on Indigenous rights, supporting projects that address justice system challenges and policies impacting Indigenous and traditional communities.

Aylla Monteiro de Oliveira holds a Law degree from the University of Pernambuco (UPE) and works as a researcher at IDGlobal, focusing on a Just Energy Transition and the inclusion of Indigenous peoples and traditional communities. Her expertise includes Indigenous Law, Environmental Law, Legal Anthropology, and Research Methodology. She conducts academic research on the Traditional Justice System of Indigenous Peoples in Pernambuco and explores the importance of free, prior, and informed consent for traditional communities, as well as the creation of community consultation protocols.

Isabela da Silva is a researcher at IDGlobal, where she develops research on Just Energy Transition, Socio-environmental Rights, and Human Rights. She is a Master’s student and Law graduate from the Ribeirão Preto Law School at the University of São Paulo (FDRP/USP). Her Master’s research focuses on artificial intelligence regulation. Her expertise spans International Economic Law, Digital Law, and Human Rights. She has been part of the Law and Technology Complementary Training Program at the State University of Londrina (UEL, 2023/2024) and was an exchange student at the University of Camerino (UNICAM, 2022/2023) in Italy.

Luís Gustavo Gonçalves Barreira is a researcher at IDGlobal, focusing on Just Energy Transition. His expertise includes Human Rights, Antidiscrimination Law, and Environmental Justice. A Law graduate from the Federal University of Tocantins (UFT), Luís conducts academic research with the Extension and Research Center on Ethnic-Racial Equality and Education (IERÊ/UFT). He is a founding member of UFT’s Human Rights Clinic and serves on the Racial Equality Promotion Council of Tocantins (CEPIR–TO). Previously, Luís interned at the Attorney General’s Office of Tocantins and the Tocantins Court of Justice. He represented Northern Brazil in the SAJ – Presidency of the Republic Exchange Program and received an Honorable Mention in the 2023 International Essay Contest for Young People organized by the Goi Peace Foundation with UNESCO support. He also participated in the National Procedural Law Competition (IBDP) and was selected for the Unleash Amazônia Talent Program in 2024 as a representative of the Brazilian Amazon.

Luiza is an academic intern at IDGlobal, contributing to multidisciplinary research efforts. She participated in the 2024 BRICS Summer School at Fudan University, China, gaining expertise in global governance and BRICS cooperation. She also conducts academic research at the Legal Sociology PET Program, the Law and Poverty Group (GDP), and the Law, Health, and Social Inequality Research Group (DS²) at USP. Additionally, Luiza is part of the administrative team of the Journal of Commercial Law (RDM). Her interests include economic law, Asian legal studies, and well-being projects in academic environments.

Maria Paula supports the implementation of the Escuta Sanfran project at USP’s Faculty of Law through her internship at IDGlobal. This project promotes well-being and social initiatives for the Faculty’s community. She has interned in Corporate and M&A Law at L.O. Baptista Advogados and the 41st Civil Court of São Paulo. Currently, Maria Paula conducts research on environmental and business law at USP and coordinates the Law, Health, and Social Inequality Research Group in partnership with USP’s University Hospital. She also leads the Asian Legal Studies Center at USP. Her interests include Human Rights, Environmental Law, and Corporate Law.

Mariana is an academic intern at IDGlobal, contributing to multidisciplinary research. She has interned at the São Paulo Municipal Attorney General’s Office and worked as a teaching assistant at USP. Her academic research focuses on international climate litigation and human rights. Mariana is an editorial board member of the Journal of Commercial Law (RDM) and a researcher at USP’s OAS Chair and the International Studies Center. Her interests include Public International Law, Human Rights, and Environmental Law.

Mayara Mendes is a researcher at IDGlobal, focusing on Just Energy Transition in Indigenous and Traditional Territories. She is an Indigenous Goytaká from Aldeia Marakanã and prioritizes socio-environmental issues, public policies, and human rights in her work. Mayara is pursuing a degree in Forest Engineering at the Federal Rural University of Rio de Janeiro (UFRRJ). She has experience in Forest Restoration with Rio de Janeiro’s State Water and Sewage Company (CEDAE) and in social mobilization for human rights advocacy. She also leads the Global Youth Movement for Water in collaboration with the United Nations.

Rodrigo Botão is a researcher at IDGlobal, specializing in public policy analysis and energy sector research, particularly natural gas regulation and energy transition. He is pursuing a Ph.D. in Energy at USP, with a research stint as a Scholar at the University of Texas at Austin. Rodrigo teaches Renewable Energy, Energy Transition, and Climate Change courses at PUC-SP. He has contributed to significant academic projects, publishing on energy regulation and transition, and has researched unconventional gas in Brazil with ANP and GASBRAS. Professionally, he has worked as a Financial Coordinator at GASMAR, leading financial viability analyses, and as a Venture Capital Analyst at Alternatives.Pe in Singapore, focusing on energy and technology strategies. Rodrigo also represented the University of Bath at the Rotman European Trading Competition in 2012 and worked as a Cost Analyst at RWE Power in the UK.