Neilton Meewes

Legal Engineer

Neilton is a Legal Engineer at Founders Law focusing on process optimization by improving the firm's software, staying current with the latest technologies. His work provides support for Founders Law attorneys while ensuring that our clients receive efficient, precise, and cost-effective services by combining legal expertise with innovative technology.

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Neilton holds a Bachelor of Law from the University of Zurich and an LLM from Chicago-Kent College of Law. He is writing his master’s thesis to obtain a Master of International and Comparative Law at the University of Zurich. He has gained valuable experience working with law firms, startups, and venture capital firms on corporate law matters and technological solutions.

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At Founders Law, Neilton leverages his passion for entrepreneurial enterprises and innovation to streamline the firm’s operations.

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He also speaks English, German, French, and Spanish.

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