Simpson Thacher Hosts Students From Incluir Direito DEI Program
08.21.24
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On August 14, the Firm’s São Paulo office hosted more than 30 law students from Incluir Direito, a project supported by universities and leading law firms in Brazil that aims to increase diversity and the representation of Afro-Brazilians in the legal profession, particularly in private practice. The students learned about international career prospects and international study opportunities, such as LL.M. programs, from a panel that included Grenfel Calheiros, Head of the Firm’s São Paulo office, and Counsel Luiz Noronha, as well as the general counsel of Despegar and partners from Brazilian law firm Lefosse Advogados. Todd Crider, Head of the Firm’s Latin America Practice, gave welcoming remarks to the students and discussed the firm’s longstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion as core values. The event concluded with a social gathering where our guests had the opportunity to interact with the panelists, lawyers and staff of the Firm who were in attendance.