
Inely Cesna, Esq., LL.M., D.S.S., M.A., M.I.P.
Attorney • Mediator • Coach • Educator • Global IP Strategist
Inely Cesna is a dual-licensed attorney (U.S. & Brazil), mediator, leadership coach, and educator with over 20 years of experience helping individuals and organizations protect what they create—and empower who they are.
Fluent in Portuguese, English, and Spanish, she blends global legal expertise with deep emotional intelligence to resolve complex disputes, foster personal transformation, and lead meaningful change. Her approach bridges the legal, the psychological, and the spiritual—aligning strategy with soul.
As an intellectual property attorney, Inely has led global trademark strategies, licensing negotiations, and cross-border M&A IP integration across Latin America and beyond. While at Mars, she built the company’s first global brand harmonization strategy, advised executive teams across the Americas, and launched a pioneering legal-business summit that cut legal costs by over 20%.
Inely has mediated more than 250 cases, from IP and employment disputes to police-community dialogue, achieving an 85% resolution rate. As a coach and facilitator, she’s completed over 6,000 hours guiding leaders through inner growth, authentic communication, and purpose-driven leadership.
She is the founder of INLLE – Institute for Next-Level Law & Leadership, where she designs programs that develop leaders from the inside out—integrating coaching, conflict resolution, and IP strategy to help people and organizations thrive.
Her academic background includes:
• LL.M. in Alternative Dispute Resolution
• Doctorate in Spirituality
• Master’s degrees in Psychology and Intellectual Property Law
• Juris Doctor and Bachelor of Laws
Her published work on the Enneagram and mediation appears in the Pepperdine Dispute Resolution Law Journal.
Inely has spoken at major industry and professional organizations—including INTA, the Association for Conflict Resolution, and the Brazilian Intellectual Property Association—and has been honored by the Los Angeles City Attorney’s Office and the Virginia Bar Association for her community and pro bono contributions.
At the heart of her work is a guiding belief:
Protecting what you create is inseparable from empowering who you are.