Melissa Carvalho is a skilled trial lawyer in New York state and federal courts. She represents and advises clients in a broad range of diverse industries including real estate, financial services, entertainment and media, and retail and consumer products. Her experience has led to a developed understanding of the nuances of litigation, enabling Melissa to effectively represent clients, both at trial as well as in arbitration, mediation and during general negotiations and settlements. With particular skill in alternative dispute resolution, Melissa is sensitive to clients' needs and resolves matters effectively and efficiently.
In addition to her litigation practice, Melissa also represents and advises corporate boards and company management on a wide range of corporate governance matters and issues, including the creation and implementation of compliance programs, director responsibilities and duties, the business judgment rule and the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). Melissa represents clients in connection with internal, governmental and regulatory investigations, including those before the SEC and FINRA. As a fluent Portuguese speaker, she has been involved in a number of matters in and involving Europe and Brazil.