MILLENA VILAS BOAS LAW FIRM

Law practiced with sensibility, strategy and an international perspective.

Legal and strategic counsel for individuals, families and businesses moving across borders, languages and generations.

Millena Vilas Boas - Founder

Corporate Law · Family Law and Estate Planning · Immigration Law · Digital Law, Intellectual Property and Privacy · Public Relations and Strategic Communications.

I am Millena Vilas Boas, a Brazilian-licensed attorney with over ten years of experience at leading firms and corporations in Brazil and the United States. I hold a Bachelor of Laws from Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie and an LL.M. from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law in Chicago. I am admitted to the Brazilian Bar (OAB/SP No. 369,959) and currently preparing for the New York and California Bar exams.

I specialize in Digital Law, with postgraduate studies at Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV), and I am a CIPP-certified privacy professional by the IAPP. My practice includes intellectual property and major data protection frameworks such as LGPD, GDPR, CCPA and HIPAA.

My career focuses on complex transactions and strategic decisions across jurisdictions, including M&A, corporate reorganizations, contracts, due diligence and litigation in sectors such as technology, life sciences, energy and retail, always with attention to the people involved.

Today, my practice is structured around five integrated areas: Immigration Law, Corporate Law, Family and Estate Planning, Digital Law, IP and Privacy, and Strategic Communications, allowing a comprehensive and aligned approach to each client.

I work in Portuguese, English, Spanish and Italian, and divide my time between Brazil and the United States, assisting clients in cross-border matters and international life decisions.

Guiding Principles

“I believe that practicing law is, above all, a practice of listening.”

Discretion. Each matter belongs to a life — and deserves the confidentiality that life demands.

Technical depth. Sound strategy is built on precise, current and multidisciplinary legal analysis.

International perspective. Much of my work crosses jurisdictions — Brazil, the United States and beyond — and is therefore approached through a comparative lens.

Human care. Behind every corporate transaction, immigration process or family matter there are people. That is the starting point of my work.

Education and Credentials

My Career is Focused on Experience and Knowledge

  • Master of Laws (LL.M.) — Northwestern Pritzker School of Law, Chicago, USA.
  • Postgraduate Studies in Digital Law and Technology — Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).
  • Bachelor of Laws — Universidade Presbiteriana Mackenzie, São Paulo.
  • MBA in Agribusiness — Universidade de São Paulo (USP), in progress.
  • Brazilian Bar admission — OAB/SP No. 369,959.
  • Currently preparing for the New York and California Bar examinations.
  • CIPP — Certified Information Privacy Professional, IAPP.
  • Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish and Italian.

Practice Areas

Brazilian Territory And Abroad

I work across five complementary areas that often connect to one another, particularly when a matter calls for an integrated strategy across assets, family, mobility, digital assets and reputation.

Corporate Law

Incorporation, corporate restructuring and governance of Brazilian and U.S. entities, family holdings, joint ventures and international structures. I advise entrepreneurs, partners, funds and family groups across all stages of the business lifecycle, from structuring to succession and exit.

Family and Estate Law

Comprehensive counsel in family and estate matters, with particular attention to families with assets and cross-border ties. My approach combines legal expertise, mediation and sensitivity, preserving personal relationships, assets and long-term interests.

Immigration Law

Legal assistance throughout all stages of the immigration process, from initial visa applications to green cards and citizenship. I represent professionals, executives, investors, artists, researchers, athletes, religious workers and families, with continuous coordination between Brazil and the United States.

Digital Law, Intellectual Property and Privacy

Legal counsel for companies, professionals and creators in an increasingly digital economy. My practice includes brand and intangible asset protection, privacy program structuring and compliance with LGPD, GDPR and other international data protection laws, with the depth of a CIPP-certified professional.

Public Relations and Strategic Communications

Strategic advisory in communication planning, reputation management and sensitive matters involving professionals, executives, high-profile families and organizations. My work integrates legal strategy with institutional positioning, safeguarding rights, image and long-term relationships.

“Every client deserves the clarity of a well-defined strategy and the confidence of knowing they are properly advised.”

I work alongside organizations and professionals operating in highly complex environments, where each decision requires careful analysis, strategic vision and responsibility.

Guidance, Ongoing Support and Legal Certainty

Your immigration process does not need to be complex

Technical Depth and Professional Authority

A legal practice grounded in technical analysis, strategic insight and a thorough understanding of the particularities of each matter.

Find below the details about each specific area that we operate:

Legal and strategic advisory for decisions that require clarity, certainty and a long-term perspective.
Close and dedicated counsel, combining technical analysis with an understanding of personal, family and business contexts.

  • Legal opinions and second opinions
  • Strategic advisory on key decisions
  • Assessment of legal and asset-related risks
  • Review of contracts and legal documentation
  • Ongoing advisory support as outside general counsel
  • Preventive planning for potential disputes

Structuring and ongoing counsel for businesses in Brazil and the United States, with a focus on legal certainty and efficiency.
Strategic guidance throughout all stages of the business lifecycle, from formation to exit planning.

  • Company formation and holding structures
  • Corporate reorganizations and international structures
  • Mergers and acquisitions and due diligence
  • Shareholders’ agreements and corporate governance
  • Commercial and cross-border contracts
  • Business succession planning

Legal representation with sensitivity and technical rigor in family and asset-related matters.
Strategies designed to protect relationships, preserve wealth and ensure long-term planning.

  • Divorce and division of assets
  • Custody, child support and parental matters
  • Prenuptial agreements and family arrangements
  • Estate planning and family holding structures
  • Probate and asset distribution in Brazil and abroad
  • Mediation of family disputes

Comprehensive legal assistance in immigration matters between Brazil and the United States.
Strategic guidance at every stage, from visa applications to permanent residence and citizenship.

  • Work, student and investment visas
  • Green Card and permanent residence
  • Family-based immigration and reunification
  • Naturalization and dual citizenship
    Immigration defense and appeals
  • Strategic immigration planning

Legal protection for digital assets, data and intellectual property in a globally connected economy.
Strategic counsel in privacy, technology and secure digital positioning.

  • Compliance with LGPD, GDPR and international regulations
  • Development of privacy programs
  • Trademark registration and copyright protection
  • Technology and digital contracts including SaaS and platforms
  • Management of digital risks and incidents
  • Image rights and protection of intangible assets

Management of communication and reputation in matters requiring strategy, discretion and precision.
Integration of legal counsel with public positioning to safeguard image and relationships.

  • Institutional positioning and narrative development
  • Crisis management and sensitive communications
  • Litigation PR and high-profile matters
  • Digital reputation and right to be forgotten
  • Preparation for interviews and public appearances
  • Communication in corporate and family matters

Personalized Legal Advisory

A legal practice grounded in clarity, strategy and trust.

Legal Services in Brazil and Abroad

Our Contacts

I am available for a discreet, attentive conversation about your matter. I serve clients in São Paulo and across Brazil, as well as those whose lives or businesses extend between Brazil, the United States and beyond.

Channels

  • Phone / WhatsApp Brazil: +55 11 96490-0893
  • United States: +1 (773) 914-4121
  • Professional e-mail:  millena@millenavilasboas.com

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