Leticia Ribeiro C. Figueiredo

Leticia Ribeiro C. Figueiredo is a prominent partner at Trench, Rossi e Watanabe Advogados, a leading law firm in Brazil. She joined the firm in 1998 and became a partner in 2013. Initially, her work focused on mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and corporate law until 2003, after which she specialized exclusively in labor law, handling both contentious and advisory matters related to individual and collective labor issues. Her expertise includes strategic cases involving restructuring, collective negotiations, and compliance with labor regulations across various sectors, including multinational corporations.1

Professional Experience and Recognition:

Leticia has been recognized for her contributions to labor law by several prestigious legal rankings such as Latin Lawyer 250, The Legal 500, Leaders League, Análise Advocacia 500, and Chambers Global Practice Guide Employment 2023. She has authored numerous publications on labor-related topics and has represented major companies in complex legal matters, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic when she assisted clients with workforce management issues.12

Education:

She holds a law degree from the Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo and has specialized in labor law at the same institution. Additionally, she completed an extension course in corporate law at the Getúlio Vargas Foundation in São Paulo.1

Languages:

Leticia is fluent in Portuguese and English, enabling her to work effectively with international clients and across different jurisdictions.1