Rafhael Romero Bentos, Senior Associate at Loria Advogados, has been a pioneer in LGBTQ+ inclusion within the Latin American legal sector. As founder and co-lead of mfriendly at Mattos Filho, he created the first LGBTQ+ inclusion initiative in the region, inspiring peer firms across Latin America to adopt similar practices. He has also held leadership roles in major diversity organizations in Brazil, advancing initiatives that promote equality and incorporate LGBTQ+ perspectives into business environments. Internationally, he serves as Co-Vice Chair of the International Bar Association’s LGBTQI+ Committee, shaping global discussions on LGBTQ+ rights, and as President of the Oxford University Alumni Brazil, strengthening academic and social impact networks. His personal journey from a modest upbringing in a working-class family in Brazil to leadership roles in law and inclusion fuels his commitment to empowering underprivileged youth and LGBTQ+ communities, fostering a more equitable and inclusive society.
