
Isabella Maciel De Sá
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About me
Regional Legal Director / Diversity and Inclusion Activist
Education

Yale School of Management
2022 - 2022
Universidade de São Paulo
2022 - 2022Extensão
London Business School
2006 - 2006
Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio Grande do Sul
1983 - 1988Bachelor
Harvard Business School
2005 - 2005
Experience

Machado Meyer Advogados
Jan 1998 - Jan 1999Advogado Associado
Canbrás TVA Cabo Ltda
Sept 1999 - Jun 2004General Counsel for Brazil
McDonald's
Jul 2004 - Apr 2007General Counsel for Brazil
Jul 2004 - Apr 2007Membro do Conselho Fiscal do Instituto Ronald McDonald’s
Jul 2004 - Apr 2007

Cargill
Apr 2007 - Mar 2010Membro da Diretoria Executiva da Fundacão Cargill
Sept 2008 - Mar 2010Membro do Conselho Deliberativo da Cargill Previdência Privada
Oct 2007 - Mar 2010General Counsel for Brazil
Apr 2007 - Mar 2010

Jurídico de Saias
Oct 2009 - nowMembro Fundador
Novartis
Jul 2010 - Jun 2014Lider do Comitê de Diversidade e Inclusão
Mar 2011 - Jun 2014Membro do Conselho da Novartis Previdência Privada
Sept 2010 - Jun 2014Country General Counsel Brazil
Jul 2010 - Jun 2014

Abbott
Apr 2015 - Nov 2017Membro do Conselho Fiscal da Abbott Previdência Privada
Federação das Indústrias do Estado de São Paulo - FIESP
Jan 2017 - nowMembro do Conselho Superior de Relações do Trabalho.webp)
Programa Diversidade em Conselho (PDeC)
Jun 2018 - Dec 2018Mentorada
Abbott
Dec 2018 - nowLatam South Legal Director
Jan 2024 - nowSponsor do Black Business Network (BBN) no Brasil
Mar 2023 - nowLegal Director for Brazil
Jan 2015 - Dec 2023Diversity & Inclusion Committee Sponsor
Dec 2018 - Jan 2021

Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil - Seccional SP
Jan 2019 - Mar 2021Conselheira Seccional da Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil
Licenses & Certifications
- View certificate

Making Difficult Conversations Meaningful
SkillsoftJul 2025 - View certificate

Leading with Impact
AbbottJul 2021 
Leading Effective Decision-Making
Yale School of ManagementJun 2022- View certificate

Leading with Impact II
AbbottJul 2025
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáLatam South Legal Director The Legal 500 Jun 2025 The GC Powerlist: Brazil 2025, is a premier publication that honors the most distinguished and impactful corporate lawyers in the nation.
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáLatam South Legal Director Anuário Análise Executivos Jurídicos, Financeiros e de Compliance das maiores empresas do Brasil Jun 2025 Executiva jurídica entre os mais admirados no segmento indústria
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáLatam South Legal Director The Latin American Lawyer Apr 2025 Nominated for "The Latin American Lawyer Women Award 2025" in the category "In-house Counsel of the Year Pharma, Healthcare & Life Sciences Award"
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáLatam South Legal Director Legal 500 Jan 2025 Brazil Team shortlisted for “In-house Diversity Team of the Year” at Legal 500 - Brazil Awards 2025
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáLatam South Legal Director Leaders League Finance & Law Summit and Awards (FILASA) 2025 Jan 2025 Equipe do Brasil nomeada pré-finalista na categoria de Melhor Departamento Jurídico do Setor de Biotecnologia, Farmacêutica e Saúde.
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáLatam South Legal Director The Latin American Lawyer Sep 2024 Nominated for “The Latin American Lawyer Women Awards 2024”, in the category “In-house Counsel of the Year Pharma, Healthcare & Life Sciences Award”
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáLatam South Legal Director Anuário Análise Executivos Jurídicos, Financeiros e de Compliance das Maiores Empresas do Brasil Jun 2024 Executiva Jurídica mais admirada no setor da Industria.
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáLatam South Legal Director Legal 500 Jun 2024 The Legal 500 GC Powerlist Brazil 2024
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáShortlisted as “DEI: In House Lawyer of the Year” Chambers and Partners Jan 2024 Chambers Brazil Awards 2024
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáTop 15 entre “Os Mais Admirados Executivos Jurídicos das Maiores Empresas do Brasil” Anuário Análise Executivos Jurídicos e Financeiros das maiores empresas do Brasil Jun 2023 14o lugar
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáTop 10 entre “Os Mais Admirados Executivos Jurídicos das Maiores Empresas do Brasil” Anuário Análise Executivos Jurídicos e Financeiros das maiores empresas do Brasil - Análise Editorial Jun 2022 9o. lugar
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáEquipe Finalista para o prêmio de "Melhor Departamento Juridico - Saúde” do Finance & Law Summit Leaders League May 2022
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáTop 10 entre “Os Mais Admirados Executivos Jurídicos das Maiores Empresas do Brasil” Anuário Análise Executivos Jurídicos e Financeiros das maiores empresas do Brasil - Análise Editorial Jul 2021 9o lugar
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáPresident´s Award Abbott Legal Division Dec 2020 The President´s Award recognizes individuals and teams who have made extraordinary contributions to Abbott and exemplify the Legal Division’s mission of top-notch people driving positive legal outcomes.
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáTop 10 entre “Os Mais Admirados Executivos Jurídicos das Maiores Empresas do Brasil” Anuário Executivos Jurídicos e Financeiros das maiores empresas do Brasil - Análise Editorial Jul 2020 10o. Lugar
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáTeam Shortlisted for 'In-house Team of the Year' Award The Legal 500 Brazil Jan 2020 Abbott Legal team have been short-listed in the category 'In-house legal team of the year' award, among 5 others.
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáGC Powerlist - Brazil The Legal 500 Brazil Nov 2019
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáShortlisted as “Outstanding Ally” at the Chambers Diversity & Inclusion Award: Latin America Chambers and Partners Sep 2019
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáFinalista entre os “Os Mais Admirados Executivos Jurídicos das Maiores Empresas do Brasil” Anuário Executivos Jurídicos e Financeiros das maiores empresas do Brasil - Análise Editorial Jun 2019 32o lugar
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáLatin America General Counsel of the Year 2018 Latin American Counsel Awards in association with the Association of Corporate Counsel Mar 2018 "Isabella Maciel de Sá of Abbott Laboratories was named General Counsel of the Year after receiving multiple individual nominations from colleagues and partners at leading law firms. One respondent enthused:“Ms Maciel de Sá strives to put her team and external lawyers to work together in a transparent, honest and inspiring manner. She leads by inspiration. And this has resulted in her team wanting always to move forward, and to achieve higher levels of delivery, especially in challenging… Show more "Isabella Maciel de Sá of Abbott Laboratories was named General Counsel of the Year after receiving multiple individual nominations from colleagues and partners at leading law firms. One respondent enthused:“Ms Maciel de Sá strives to put her team and external lawyers to work together in a transparent, honest and inspiring manner. She leads by inspiration. And this has resulted in her team wanting always to move forward, and to achieve higher levels of delivery, especially in challenging circumstances and moments.” Show less
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De Sá“Pharma Productivity & Quality Award Global Lawyers Conference 2011” Novartis Pharma Legal Department May 2011 A breakthrough made out of people.
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáThank you for your commitment and dedication to building a stronger and better business in Brasil Latin America Regional President for McDonald´s Jul 2006
- Awarded to Isabella Maciel De SáAward in recognition and appreciation for outstanding performance, leadership and contribution to the franchisee litigation settlements McDonald´s Legal Leadership May 2006
Volunteer Experience
Mentor
Issued by Top2You on Mar 2024
Associated with Isabella Maciel De SáMentora na 10º edição do Programa “Aceleradora de Carreira” do Comitê de Igualdade Racial
Issued by Grupo Mulheres do Brasil on Oct 2021
Associated with Isabella Maciel De SáVice-Chair of the Global Summit Brazil
Issued by Global Summit of Women on May 2015
Associated with Isabella Maciel De Sá
Languages
- enEnglish
- poPortuguese
- spSpanish
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