Virginie MARTINS de NOBREGA is a litigator and mediator with degrees in International and European Law, complemented by over a decade of diverse experience in litigation and mediation, conflicts and human rights. She has worked for both the public and private sector mainly analysing and counselling, resolving conflicts, as well as representing clients in Court. With a keen interest in the interaction between law and public policies, and a passionate human rights advocate, she is skilled at building consensus between conflicting parties and driving resolutions, and conceiving global strategies. In addition, she delivers lectures for lawyer trainees and professionals, and co-chairs the Inter-cultural Appraisal Sub-Committee of the International Mediation Institute (IMI).