Highlights:• Presented at the American Society of Public Administration 2023 Conference: ‘Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality: A Global Review of Existing Policies Promoting Women’s Access to Leadership Positions in Public Administration’. • Publication: Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector. (2022). Global Review of Existing Legislation and Organizational Policies and Analytical Framework for Promoting Women’s Access to Leadership Positions in Public Administration. UNDESA https://publicadministration.un.org/en/Capacity-Building/Projects/Building-capacities-for-promoting-the-presence-and-leadership-of-women

Skills:International Affairs, Civil Rights, Human Rights, Gender rights, Children's rights, Climate Change, Law, Legal, Brazilian Law, International Law, Policy, Advocacy, Diplomacy, United Nations, Human Trafficking, Counterterrorism, Politics, Political Science, International Relations, Humanitarian Law, Human Rights Law, Spanish, Portuguese, English, Research, Canva, Microsoft Office appliances, Google Drive appliances, Legal research, JSTOR, Google Scholar, Westlaw, LexisNexis, SPSS, Atlas.ti, Conferences, Public Administrtion, Survey, Quantitative research, Legal Writing, Legal Analysis, Policy writing, Policy analysis, Criminal law, Comparative politics

Membership:Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/São Paulo: 347.076)

Certification:Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/São Paulo: 347.076)

Honor:John Jay College of Criminal Justice, CUNY • Human Rights Writing Prize (2023) • Student Council Scholarship: $1,000 (Jan. 2023) • Thurgood Marshall Scholarship: $1,000 (Jun. 2022) Elisabeth Haub School of Law, Pace University • Merit Scholarship: $29,000 (Aug. 2019)

Advocacy and Policy Associate (Trainee) 02/2023 - 06/2023
ChildFund Alliance, New York, New York United States
As an Advocacy and Policy Associate, Elisa primarily assisted with the "WEB Safe & Wise: Creating a Better Digital World with Children" global campaign, supported humanitarian affairs, acted as a liaison between ChildFund and the United Nations, and conducted research for the ChildFund Alliance Climate Initiative.
• Assisted with the ‘WEB Safe & Wise, creating a better digital world with children’ global campaign by: o Collaborating in implementing the campaign, in the ChildFund Alliance Children’s Advisory Council, and the United Nations High-Level Political Forum; o Tracking developments on global policies related to ChildFund Alliance strategic priorities, including Global Advocacy to advance the Strategic Plan FY22-FY25: Working Together to Address Emerging Threats against Children; o Supporting research activity and assisting in developing resources to support advocacy efforts at the national, regional, and global levels • Supported humanitarian affairs advocacy, including child protection and participation, child safeguarding policy development and implementation, prevention and response to violence against children, and broader protection work including social protection strategy • Contributed to the engagement between ChildFund Alliance and the United Nations, its specialized agencies, inter-governmental organizations, regional bodies, and UN Missions • Conducted research for the ChildFund Alliance Climate Initiative, focusing on the relationship between climate change and violence against children, and assesses advocacy strategies and policy development on the topic--
Graduate Fellow (Researcher) 08/2022 - 07/2023
Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector, CUNY, New York, New York United States
As a graduate fellow, Elisa assisted with research on gender equity in the public sector and related policies at domestic and international levels, DEI, and SOGIE.
• Conducted research in the areas of: o Gender Equity in Public Administration and Policy o Diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace (DEI) o Sexual orientation gender identity, and expression (SOGIE) • Presented at the American Society of Public Administration 2023 Conference: ‘Sustainable Development Goal 5: Gender Equality: A Global Review of Existing Policies Promoting Women’s Access to Leadership Positions in Public Administration’. • Publication: Initiative for Gender Equity in the Public Sector. (2022). Global Review of Existing Legislation and Organizational Policies and Analytical Framework for Promoting Women’s Access to Leadership Positions in Public Administration. UNDESA https://publicadministration.un.org/en/Capacity-Building/Projects/Building-capacities-for-promoting-the-presence-and-leadership-of-women--
Advocacy and Research Assistant 08/2022 - 03/2023
Center for International Human Rights, New York, New York United States
As an Advocacy and Research Assistant, Elisa organized workshops, seminars, and outreach programs, managed social media accounts (LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter), and assisted with research on long-standing and emerging issues on the human rights agenda.
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Legal Assistant 06/2020 - 06/2021
Schulman Trial, PLLC, Woodside, New York United States
As a legal assistant, Elisa primarily handled civil rights abuse cases focused on law enforcement misconduct, such as excessive force/brutality, false arrest, false imprisonment, wrongful death, sexual misconduct, malicious prosecution, deliberate indifference to serious medical needs or a substantial risk of harm to a person in custody. Also, she assisted in matters involving complex healthcare fraud, RICO, and international narcotics trafficking.
• Developed Civil Rights and Criminal Law case analysis and strategy • Researched and interpreted legal concepts, case law, judicial opinions, statutes, and regulations • Drafted briefs, pleadings, memoranda, and other legal documents • Assisted in trials and legal proceedings, including hearings, depositions, and settlement negotiations • Facilitated office administration--
Legal Aid Attorney 02/2017 - 03/2018
Brazilian Bar Association, Legal Aid Department, Sao Jose do Rio Pardo, Sao Paulo Brazil
Family Law and Civil Liability Attorney
• Managed legal cases, developed case strategies, and formulated case analysis • Interviewed clients and advised them on legal issues and ongoing litigation • Researched and interpreted law, legal concepts, judicial opinions, statutes, and regulations • Prepared and edited briefs, pleadings, memoranda, and other legal documents • Negotiated settlement agreements and participated in depositions and hearings • Appeared in Brazilian courts before judges to orally defend clients’ rights and best interests--
Attorney 02/2016 - 07/2019
Self-employed, Sao Jose do Rio Pardo, Sao Paulo Brazil
Family Law and Civil Liability Attorney
• Managed legal cases, developed case strategies, and formulated case analysis • Interviewed clients and advised them on legal issues and ongoing litigation • Researched and interpreted law, legal concepts, judicial opinions, statutes, and regulations • Prepared and edited briefs, pleadings, memoranda, and other legal documents • Negotiated settlement agreements and participated in depositions and hearings • Appeared in Brazilian courts before judges to orally defend clients’ rights and best interests--
Legal Intern 05/2014 - 03/2015
Court of Justice of the State of Sao Paulo, Family Court, Franca, Sao Paulo Brazil
Family Law legal intern
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Legal Intern 05/2013 - 03/2014
Faculdade de Direito de Franca, Legal Aid Department, Franca, Sao Paulo Brazil
Family Law legal intern
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Faculdade de Direito de Franca 02/2011 - 12/2015
Franca, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Degree: Bachelor's Degree
Major:Bachelor of Laws (JD equivalent)
• Relevant Coursework: Brazilian Law; International Law; Environmental Law; Political Science; Human Rights