Top 10 Women Leaders in Legal from Brazil - 2026

In Brazil, women leaders in the legal system have had an immense impact on the legal system and the role that women occupy in both the public and private sectors. Over the last couple of decades, there has been a rise in the number of Brazilian women in executive positions. Women have had a presence in all areas of law, including corporate governance, litigation, regulatory compliance, and constitutional law.

The amount and types of contributions that women have made as lawyers in law firms, governmental agencies, and multinational companies are significant. These professionals have become known for their skills both within Brazil and internationally, as these women work through the complexities of Brazil's legal system, which is deeply rooted in civil law principles. These leaders are leaders in developing significant legislative changes, restructuring corporations, completing mergers and acquisitions, and upholding human rights.

The legal system in the Country has been progressing with changes made in respect to gender equality over the past few years, which can be attributed largely to the advocacy efforts of leaders who work towards achieving greater diversity within legal institutions and establishing policies that assist both men and women in balancing their responsibilities between home and work.

"Brazilian women leaders in the legal sector are redefining their future, proving that leadership, innovation, and justice have no gender"

Although women still experience issues related to Gender Equality in Brazil's Legal System, there has been a significant increase in the number of women serving in leadership roles at Law Firms and within Government Entities that impact the law. As women begin working as lawyers, they continue to shape the Legal Profession and create a new generation of female lawyers who will lead Brazil's Legal System. Female attorneys are now considered to be important participants in the transformation of the practice of law, governance and social change.

In this issue, Global Woman Leader magazine brings a list of ‘Top 10 Women Leaders in Legal from Brazil – 2026’, who are domineers of change in the corporate realm of the country. This list of ten leading and inspiring women is crafted by a team of CEOs, VCs, and the editorial board, delivering inspiring stories of their journey and the contributions & roles played by them in the creation and empowerment of an economically powerful nation.