I am a lawyer and the Head of the Portuguese Delegation at the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE), where I collaborate with other national delegations and European institutions on various legal and policy issues. I have been in this role for over two years, and I am passionate about advancing the legal profession and serving the public interest in Portugal and Europe.I also co-founded and work as a senior lawyer at Allawyers- Advogados-Law Office, a law practice that provides full legal advice to companies and individuals. With more than two decades of experience in the law industry, I have developed expertise in real estate, tax, construction, family, and immigration law, as well as negotiation skills. I hold postgraduate degrees in urban planning and construction law, and tax law, from the University of Lisbon. I was also a member of the General Council and National Board of the Portuguese Bar Association for three years, where I was responsible for communication, young lawyers, and registration of lawyers in the Faro region.