Nike Inc. is one of the world’s leading sports apparel and footwear companies. As part of its commitment to diversity and inclusion, the company recently appointed Roberta Carvalho as the new general counsel for its Converse sneaker and apparel brand.
Carvalho is an experienced in-house lawyer with a strong background in corporate law. She has held positions at several leading companies, including Microsoft, Starbucks, and eBay. She also has experience in the sports apparel and footwear industry, having worked for Reebok and Nike.
Carvalho will be responsible for providing legal advice and guidance to the Converse brand. She will also be responsible for ensuring that the company’s legal policies and procedures are up to date and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
Nike Inc. is committed to increasing the number of women in its top ranks. The appointment of Carvalho is part of the company’s efforts to promote gender diversity in its leadership roles.
Carvalho is the latest addition to Nike’s team of in-house lawyers. The company also recently appointed two other female lawyers, Maria Luisa Barreto and Maria Victoria Menezes, to its legal team.
Nike Inc. is confident that Carvalho’s experience and expertise will be an asset to the company. She will be a valuable asset to the company’s legal team and will help ensure that the company’s legal policies and procedures are up to date and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
Carvalho’s appointment is effective as of September 26, 2022. She will be based in Nike’s headquarters in Beaverton, Oregon.
Nike Inc. is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in its workforce. The appointment of Roberta Carvalho as the new general counsel for its Converse sneaker and apparel brand is a step in the right direction. The company is confident that Carvalho’s experience and expertise will be an asset to the company and will help ensure that the company’s legal policies and procedures are up to date and compliant with applicable laws and regulations.
