Iara Peixoto Melo

Iara Peixoto Melo is a highly experienced legal professional specializing in data protection and technology law, currently serving as a partner and head of the Data Protection and Tech Law department at Chenut Oliveira Santiago Advogados since March 2020. In addition to this role, Iara is a member of the Special Commission on Technology and Innovation at OAB SP and is involved with the Associação Brasileira de Governança Pública de Dados Pessoais (govDADOS). Previous experience includes a senior position in corporate law at EY, focusing on data protection audits and intellectual property. Educational achievements include a degree in law from Universidade Católica de Santos, a postgraduate degree in Maritime, Port, and Customs Law, and further studies in technology law and cybersecurity.