Virginie MARTINS de NOBREGA
International lawyer
PRACTICE
Founded in 2012, Creative Resolution is a niche practice that combines deep technical expertise with societal ambitions offering :
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Strategic legal advice in international law and human rights.
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Strategic legal and policy advice in AI ethics, governance and safety, grounded in systemic thinking and aligned with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
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Representation for pre-litigation and litigation at international and national level.
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International mediation and conflict resolution ensuring durable and equitable agreements.
Leveraging a richly diverse, cross-sector background and deep expertise in international law, Virginie MARTINS de NOBREGA delivers legal support and representation - applying sharp analytical insight, problem-solving acumen, a transdiciplinary approach, and an integrated blend of ethics, law, and strategy to craft clear, actionable solutions across any political context or sector.
Clients include governments, private clients, international organizations and individuals globally. A multidisciplinary team of advisers can be assembled to provide a 360° and creative perspective on the legal challenges the clients face. Contact us.
AREAS OF PRACTICE
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AI and international law.
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AI ethics, global / EU governance and policies.
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Business and Human rights.
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Internation law.
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International public law and criminal law.
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International human rights.
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Litigation and dispute resolution (international and domestic e.g., ICC-CPI type proceedings and DPA/CJIP)
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Mediation.
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SDGs.
SERVICE
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Representation.
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Legal support.
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Advocacy.
ABOUT
Virginie Martins de Nobrega is an international lawyer admitted to the Paris Bar and is an accredited mediator.
International Law, Human Rights & Ethical AI
Specialized in international law and artificial intelligence, she has:
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Contributed to the “Human Rights by Design & SDG by Design” sub-group of the EU High-Level Expert Group on AI (2018).
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Authored UN reports on AI’s impact in war zones (Ukraine), detention conditions in Benin, and the alignment of national AI/data frameworks with international and European standards.
Dual Expertise in Litigation & Policy
In litigation, Virginie collaborated to high-stakes and cross-jurisdictionnal financial crime and DPA/CJIP agreements, international sanctions, and European Commission antitrust investigations. She has worked with leading Anglo-Saxon firms and has appeared before French courts up to the Conseil Constitutionnel and international courts.
International Mediation & Tech Diplomacy
A trained negotiator (NSTAA) and judicial mediator (Track I & II), she designs and facilitates mediation processes that integrate cyber-risk analyses and tech diplomacy, achieving over 80 % durable settlement rates.
Thought Leadership & Training
A speaker at 20+ conferences (NYU CIC, HPE European AI Conference, Women in AI, World AI Show, Les Napoléons) and contributor to think tanks (Institut Sapiens, Global Ethical AI Institute), she has shared her insights on AI ethics and governance since 2018. She was also a guest lecturer in conflict resolution at the École de Formation du Barreau (EFB), HEDAC and HEAD Paris.
Institutional Career & Green Governance
Committed to sustainable development since 2004, she collaborated on a CAC 40 company’s Green Initiative Task Force, integrating the Equator Principles and ICF standards into international infrastructure projects. Prior to joining the Paris Bar, she served at the European Commission (Brussels), the Extraordinary Chambers in the Courts of Cambodia – international criminal tribunal (ECCC), and as Human Rights Adviser to the UN Special Adviser for the Prevention of Genocide (New York), then practiced as an attorney with Reed Smith LLP in Paris.
Admissions
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Paris Bar (2012).
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Accredited judicial mediator (2015).
Education
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EMBA, EMMIO programme. SDA Bocconi. 2018.
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Bar school, Paris-Versailles, 2011.
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The Hague Academy of international law. International public law. 2006.
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LL.M., International and EU law (Master 1 and 2). University Paris X. 2004.
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LL.B., International and EU law. University Paris X. 2002.
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B.A./National competitive exam. Classes préparatoires HEC. Mathematics and Humanities, 1999.
Languagues
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French and English.
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Spanish (professional working proficiency).
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Portuguese and arabic (basic).
PUBLICATIONS
International Law and Human Rights in smart cities : European Politics Including Diversity and Inclusion. Springer, Jul 3, 2024.
The impact of digital technology on human rights in Europe and Central Asia: trends and challenges related to data protection, artificial intelligence and other digital technology issues during wars and conflicts. UNDP · Mar 15, 2023.
A Diverse (AI) World: How to make sure that the digital world reflects the richness and diversity of our world (Digital divide). IGI GLOBAL · Sep 1, 2022.
Location
Paris office
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