1. 1 © Copyright 2008 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. EMC Computer Systems Brazil Indi Lopes Legal Counsel for Brazil and South Cone regions ABA – Legal Challenges For Foreign Investments in Latin America Panel: In-house Counsel in LA

2. 2 © Copyright 2008 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. EMC WW - Who we are  EMC Corporation is the world’s leading developer and provider of information infrastructure technology and solutions that enable organizations of all sizes to transform the way they compete and create value from their information.  Information is EMC most valuable asset. EMC knows how to make that asset pay dividends—through integrated hardware, software, and services Information.  EMC employs more than 37,000 people worldwide, about 40 percent of whom work outside the U.S. We are represented by approximately 400 sales offices and scores of partners in nearly 70 countries around the world.

3. 3 © Copyright 2008 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. EMC In-house Legal Department Presence in LA EMC Legal International EMC Legal Latin America Brazil South Cone Argentina Chile Peru North Region Venezuela Colombia Puerto Rico México EMC has over 100 in-house lawyers working around the world

4. 4 © Copyright 2008 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. EMC In-house Legal Department Mission  Rapidly provide superior counseling on all significant legal issues;  Ensure EMC’s and its subsidiaries’ ongoing compliance with foreign, federal, state and local laws;  Safeguard EMC’s intellectual property;  Assist management by providing outstanding legal support aligned with business needs;  Immediately, aggressively and appropriately protect and promote EMC’s business and legal interests worldwide.

5. 5 © Copyright 2008 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. EMC In-house Counsel main activities  Work with the internal areas and understand the company culture and business  Give the best legal support and provide all legal alternatives  Minimize risks;  Provide the proper contractual form according the business solution;  Coordinate the external law firms activities;  Keep all business filled;  Ensure EMC’s activities compliance with local legislation and according to the ethical and business conduct of the company.

6. 6 © Copyright 2008 EMC Corporation. All rights reserved. Outside Law Firm  There are several law firms providing legal support to EMC activities, specially where in reason of EMC in-house routine we are not able to handle internally.  What EMC expects of an outside counsel? 1.High Quality work product; 2.Availability (return calls and answer emails quickly); 3.Clarity and objective answer (less legal language); 4.Provide the best legal opinion according EMC business necessity 5.Cost; 6.Legislation acknowledge updated – Risk prevents; 7.Reports; 8.Ability to support and work together EMC Corporation.