Celiza Patricia Braganca

I had the privilege of working with Celiza Patricia Bragança during an SEC investigation. I can say without hesitation that she is one of the most capable, principled, and responsive attorneys I have ever worked with. From the outset, Celiza brought a level of clarity, composure, and strategic in...sight that made a complex and high-stakes situation far more manageable. She was uncompromising in her commitment to doing things the right way, and that ethic deeply impacted how I now approach my responsibilities as an investment manager. Her guidance made me a better investor from an operational due diligence standpoint—full stop. Celiza was consistently available, responsive to every email and call, and unflinchingly professional in every interaction. Even when we had to navigate tough conversations with potentially serious outcomes, she always ended our discussions with a note of encouragement and grounded perspective that helped keep things steady. That blend of legal rigor and personal steadiness is rare and invaluable. I highly recommend Celiza to anyone needing regulatory counsel or representation—especially in high-pressure or high-compliance situations. You want someone who is brilliant, fiercely ethical, and emotionally intelligent at the table with you. That’s Celiza.

Lisa is an amazing lawyer who truly respects her clients. When I first went to her, she answered all my questions with so much patience and made sure I understood everything I needed to know. Legal issues can take years and cause a lot of stress, but Lisa helped me stay positive and focused on my lif...e. Anytime there was an update on my case, she let me know right away and helped me figure out my next steps. I highly recommend Lisa because she not only solves problems but also genuinely cares about her clients' best interests.

I was dragged into an SEC issue due to my interaction with a client that I had. Even though I was simply a software vendor and consultant I was required to give discovery. I had extensive documentation and was concerned that I would somehow be lumped into this case. Lisa did a phenomenal job gui...ding me through the process from start to finish. She was professional, always available and really laid out the realities and risks while also guiding me through how to properly communicate and share with the SEC. I have never been through anything like this, nor want to again. But Lisa made the process much easier to navigate. She did all the communication with the SEC. She recommended a proffer which was a great route to go. And was with me when we did the virtual proffer. Her past experience working with the SEC was invaluable because she had insight from both perspectives. If you find yourself in a similar situation as me I would recommend you reach out to Lisa. She really knows how this process works and will give you sound guidance.