FT. LAUDERDALE, FL, August 18, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Ilana Kapah has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Ms. Kapah has established a distinguished reputation in the legal field and currently serves as a state judge at the State Court of Amapa in Brazil. In this capacity since 2010, she has adjudicated a wide spectrum of cases, including family law and homicides. She is a recognized expert in issuing judicial orders and resolving complex legal matters and noted for her signature leadership in coordinating innovative programs, such as a restorative community initiative that unites schools and families to foster education, entrepreneurism and accountability. Ms. Kapah takes great pride in these programs, having witnessed their positive impact on both the community.

Before she was appointed a state judge, Ms. Kapah practiced law for two and a half years, gaining foundational experience for her subsequent judicial career. In each position, she has relied on exceptional academic training, including a Juris Doctor from Mackenzie Presbyterian University in Brazil, conferred in 2006, and an economic law degree from the same institution, which she completed in 2009. She subsequently pursued additional graduate work in the United States and now holds a Master of Laws from Harvard University, where she studied under the Jorge Lemann Fellowship and a full scholarship, which she regards as her most significant academic milestone. Ultimately, Ms. Kapah finished a second Juris Doctor from Florida International University in 2024.

Ms. Kapah attributes her advancement thus far to persistence, emphasizing that perseverance through setbacks was essential to reaching her goals. She also nurtures a robust network through membership in several prestigious organizations, including the Jorge Lemann Leaders Network. Additionally, Ms. Kapah prioritizes civic engagement and social responsibility through volunteerism with the Jewish Community Program, and she serves as the chair of the Brazilian Academy of Sciences, Arts, History and Literature, further demonstrating her focus on elevating legal scholarship and professional standards.

In her personal life, Ms. Kapah is devoted to her three children and enjoys traveling and building Legos during her leisure time. Motivated by personal experiences with injustice within her own family, she chose to pursue a judicial career to prevent others from enduring similar hardships. Looking toward the future, Ms. Kapah will remain committed to improving the legal system in Brazil and beyond and persist in advocating for her diverse client base.

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