Julio Andre Azevedo Gonçalves

Accomplished legal specialist with deep experience on intellectual property, general legal counseling, litigation, anti-trust, and compliance & ethics specialist with progressive experience at IP Law Firm, Nokia and Microsoft related to Corporate Frameworks in Brazil, combining expertise in corporate governance, workplace investigations, HR Counseling, anti-corruption laws, risk management and managing a wide array of cases in several fields of Law. Design and implement ethics and compliance programs, conducting investigations, managing Outside Counsel in thousands of litigation cases (civil, labor, criminal, environmental, tax, etc.), and delivering impactful training that enhances organizational awareness and integrity. Recognized for managing a huge portfolio of lawsuits, with substantial budgetary impact. High capacity in monitoring high-risk transactions and projects and driving continuous improvement through data analysis and stakeholder collaboration. With multilingual fluency (Portuguese, English, Spanish, and French) and international project experience across Brazil, Argentina, Mexico, Costa Rica, Colombia, Canada, and the USA. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a consistent record of ensuring legal and compliance adherence and promoting a culture of transparency and accountability.