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Biography

Adriana Dantas is recognized for her significant international experience, her strong academic background, and her skill in representing clients in matters involving multiple jurisdictions. She currently serves as member of Petrobras' independent Board Committee on Sanctions and Disciplinary Measures, a body responsible for imposing sanctions based upon the Brazilian Clean Company Act in vendors and executives engaged in fraud and corruption with Petrobras' system. Also in the Compliance and Anti-Corruption practice, Adriana has been involved in conducting internal investigations and in defending Board Committees and companies before Brazilian and U.S. authorities. She has acted in proceedings resulting from industry sweeps conducted by the DOJ and SEC and, more recently, by Brazilian authorities. She assists national and international clients in matters such as administrative defenses, negotiating leniency agreements, conducting internal investigations, crisis management, and designing and implementing compliance programs. In International Trade matters, Adriana concentrates her practice on trade defense actions in Brazil and other countries and on representing companies and associations in international disputes, particularly disputes before the WTO's Dispute Settlement Body.