Overview
Ronaldo works with FaegreBD’s management board and executive committee to attract superior talent and develop FaegreBD’s 750+ legal and consulting professionals and operations teams.
Law Firm Experience
Before joining FaegreBD, Ronaldo was chief human resources officer at Seyfarth Shaw where he helped transform the talent and human resources functions, rolled out innovative competency models and training and development programs for attorneys, led an executive coaching program for high-potential partners, and co-chaired the Diversity & Inclusion Leadership Team.
Management Consulting
A native of Brazil, Ronaldo has international experience leading talent management. He previously worked at global management consulting firm A.T. Kearney as the global director of talent management and as director of human resources for the Americas region. He began his career working as a management consultant in Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Personal Interests
An avid Sunfish sailor, Ronaldo organizes a racing program on Lake Michigan, north shore of Chicago.
Credentials
Certifications
Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR)
SHRM — Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)
Zenger Folkman — “Extraordinary Leader” 360 Assessment; “Extraordinary Coach” Instructor
Languages
Portuguese
Insights & Events
Other Perspectives
- Leadership Strengths, Coaching and Development: Tips and Tools to Support Personal and Professional Growth for In-House Counsel
Association of Corporate Counsel, April 2016
Leadership & Community
Professional Associations
- Human Resources Management Association of Chicago (HRMAC)
Civic Activities
- Career Transition Centers of Chicago — Board of Directors, 2017-19