Valnora Leister

Background

Leister, Valnora was born on March 1, 1947 in São Paulo Paulo, Brazil. Daughter of Durval and Norma Leister.

Education

Juris Doctor, U. São Paulo, 1969. Master of Laws, McGill University, 1977, Doctor of Civil Law, 1983 Admitted to Brazilian bar, 1970. Individual practice law, São Paulo, 1970-1973.

Attorney Dow Chemical Company, São Paulo, 1973-1974, Prodesp, data processing company, São Paulo, 1974-1975, Brazilian Embassy, Washington, 1979-1981, Inter-American Development Bank, Washington, since 1982.

Canada Council fellow, 1975-1977. Fellow Hague Academy International Law, 1978.

Guggenheim fellow, 1978-1979.

Achievements

• Valnora Leister has been listed as a reputable lawyer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member American Institute of Architects, American Bar Association (standing commission on law and national security), Institute Space Law Holland.

Connections

Father:

Durval Leister

Mother:

Norma Leister