On March 20, 2025, Lara Merjane was awarded first place in the Law category at the Most Admired Women Awards, presented by Contato Comunicação. The ceremony took place at Central de Decorados Opus Ricardo Paranhos in Goiânia, Brazil.
The Most Admired Women Award is a public-voting recognition program organized by Contato Comunicação, a leading communications firm in Goiás. The initiative honors women across a wide range of professional sectors—including law, architecture, construction, design, and accounting—who have demonstrated leadership, excellence, and meaningful impact in their fields.
Lara described receiving the award as a true honor, noting that the recognition reflects not just her own efforts, but the support of many people throughout her journey—her family, colleagues, mentors, and clients.
With nearly 15 years of international corporate law experience between Brazil and Canada, Lara continues to be an advocate for women in the legal profession. She hopes her journey will inspire other women to claim space in the international legal arena and to lift one another up in pursuit of their goals.