One of the two original Founding Partners of Jacob Nogueira, Bastos & Choy Advogados (formerly Jacob & Nogueira Advogados), a highly respected boutique law firm in the Brazilian state of Amazonas. Responsibilities include managing daily operations, maintaining client contact, client counseling, deal-making and participation in select high-end litigation. Clients include, among others, venture capital investors, construction firms, technology companies, healthcare providers, software developers, ad agencies, public utility companies, foreign investors and mining companies. Currently on the team of attorneys representing a pool of foreign shareholders in one of the largest active arbitrations in Brazil As an experienced arbitration practitioner, has undertaken the roles of party representative, sole arbitrator, tribunal president and even, on occasion, member of a Challenge Committee. Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators and appointed to CIArb´s International Faculty List. As a public speaker, has addressed scores of audiences across Brazil, as well as Latin America and the United States, discussing arbitration-related topics. Contributions to development of the law include role as Invited Observer to the CISG Advisory Council Meeting and participation in the Brazilian version of the First Restatement of Administrative Law. Currently undergoing third term as a member of the Arbitration Commission for the highest governing body of the Brazilian Bar, this time as its VicePresident. Aside from work in the various areas of Business Law and Arbitration, is also widely recognized as a regional leader in Election Law. Notwithstanding the lack of any personal political affiliations, has been hired as lead counsel by mayoral and gubernatorial candidates from across the political spectrum during each of the last thirteen elections. First chair on the case that culminated with the removal of a state governor from office in 2016, on charges of corruption.Recipient of awards given by judicial and legislative bodies, as well as by business associations. Recognized by a national publication as one of the most admired attorneys in Amazonas. Law degree from the Federal University of Amazonas, Master of Laws degree conferred by the University of Texas at Austin. Visiting professor at various post-graduate and legal extension programs teaching arbitration and related topics. Co-author of books about arbitration and about the CISG.