Desirreé Franco
Professional Summary
Desirrée Franco holds a law degree from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, where she completed her legal education in 2014. She later specialized in Civil Procedure Law at Fundação Getúlio Vargas in 2018. Pursuing continuous and advanced professional development, she obtained an MBA in Management and Business Law from the same institution in 2022 and, more recently, completed a course in Insurance and Reinsurance, also at Fundação Getúlio Vargas, in 2023.
Her practice is broadly focused on civil matters, both advisory and contentious, including the management of strategic judicial proceedings and participation in administrative proceedings.
Practice Areas
- Civil Litigation and Dispute Resolution
- Insurance and Reinsurance
- Medical and Hospital Law
- Private Supplementary Pension Plans
- Consumer Relations
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
Academic Background
- Postgraduate Program in Medical and Hospital Law (in progress), Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP), Brazil.
- Course in Insurance and Reinsurance, Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV-SP), Brazil.
- MBA in Management and Business Law, Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV-SP), Brazil.
- Postgraduate Degree in Civil Procedure Law, Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV-SP), Brazil.
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, Brazil.
Publications
- Bill No. 7,419/2006 and the Changes to the Regulatory Framework for Health Plans (LexLatin).
- Private Pension as Collateral for Loans: Is It Worth It? (E-Investidor / Estadão).
- Insurance That Settles Debts in Cases of Unemployment and Unexpected Events Attracts Brazilians: How It Works (Valor Investe).
- Following Approval by the Chamber of Deputies, Bill PLP 108/2024 Proceeds to the Senate (LexLatin).
- Featured in an article published in the 36th edition of Latin Lawyer magazine, in a chapter highlighting gender diversity.
- Law Expanding Health Plan Coverage Is Enacted (Análise).
- Law Eliminating the Exhaustive Nature of the ANS Coverage List Is Enacted (LexLatin).
- From Adjustments in Group Health Plans to Uncertainty Over the Scope of the ANS Coverage List (ConJur).
Recognitions and Highlights
An active member of the Women Lawyers Committee (CMA) of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB), she participates in initiatives that promote gender equality and the empowerment of women in the legal profession. Her practice is marked by leadership of legal teams, strategic management of significant portfolios, and active involvement in social responsibility initiatives.
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