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Legal Honor Awardees San Francisco 2025
The Legal Honor Awards are prestigious honors presented by LexTalk World Conference to recognize excellence and innovation in the legal industry. These awards celebrate outstanding achievements across various categories, including individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have made significant contributions to the legal profession. Whether it’s groundbreaking legal research, impactful advocacy, or innovative legal tech solutions, the Legal Honor Global Awards highlight the best and brightest in the legal field.
Inspiring Category
José Guillermo Kareh Aarun
Owner, LRS Legal Research and Solutions SC
Guillermo holds a Bachelor´s Degree in Law from one of the most prestigious Law Schools in Mexico, the Escuela Libre de Derecho of Mexico City, graduating top in his class.
Guillermo is a highly skilled Mexican lawyer who has gained over 50 years experience as General Legal Counsel and member of the Board of Directors of more than 70 companies such as:
Bufete Aarun Tame, 5 years, De Regil, Laffan e Igartua, 3 years, Procter and Gamble de Mexico, with 12 years at The Procter and Gamble Company, Grupo Gomez Flores, 8 years, DuPont Mexico, 12 years, OHL or Aleatica as board member, member and President of the Societary Practices Committee.
He participated in privatization processes of Grupo Minsa, Banca Crémi, Grupo Dina and was Chief Executive Corporate Officer of LA Group, Chief Executive Corporate Officer in Chicago, in charge of operations in USA, Mexico and Latin America.
In 2010 he incorporated his own Law Firm working in association with boutique firms, providing services from Corporate to Fiscal areas, among others.
Guillermo holds a Bachelor´s Degree in Law from one of the most prestigious Law Schools in Mexico, the Escuela Libre de Derecho of Mexico City, graduating top in his class.
Guillermo is a highly skilled Mexican lawyer who has gained over 50 years experience as General Legal Counsel and member of the Board of Directors of more than 70 companies such as:
Bufete Aarun Tame, 5 years, De Regil, Laffan e Igartua, 3 years, Procter and Gamble de Mexico, with 12 years at The Procter and Gamble Company, Grupo Gomez Flores, 8 years, DuPont Mexico, 12 years, OHL or Aleatica as board member, member and President of the Societary Practices Committee.
He participated in privatization processes of Grupo Minsa, Banca Crémi, Grupo Dina and was Chief Executive Corporate Officer of LA Group, Chief Executive Corporate Officer in Chicago, in charge of operations in USA, Mexico and Latin America.
In 2010 he incorporated his own Law Firm working in association with boutique firms, providing services from Corporate to Fiscal areas, among others.
ANA MARIA FLOREZ OCAMPO
LEGAL VICE PRESIDENT
Ana María Flórez Ocampo is a bilingual attorney with more than 20 years of experience leading legal departments in prestigious healthcare companies with regional, national, and multinational operations. She currently serves as Legal Vice President and is widely recognized for her strong track record in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contractual and healthcare law, as well as for her leadership of high-performance legal teams.
Ana María brings significant value by aligning legal strategy with business goals, proactively managing risk, and strengthening corporate reputation, sustainability, and competitiveness. She has led impactful legal transformation initiatives focused on resource optimization, technological integration, and the implementation of world-class compliance standards—driving operational efficiency and long-term value creation.
Known for her strategic leadership and sound judgment, she provides high-level legal guidance that supports decision-making for C-suite executives and Boards of Directors operating in highly regulated and complex markets. Her professional excellence has earned international recognition: “Inspiring In-House Counsel of the Year 2025” at the Legal Honor Global Awards in San Francisco; featured as a “Global Game Changer 2025” by Passion Vista Magazine; and repeatedly highlighted by The Legal 500 – GC Power List Colombia Teams (2019, 2023, 2024, and 2025), underscoring her commitment to integrity, innovation, and legal excellence.
Ana María Flórez Ocampo is a bilingual attorney with more than 20 years of experience leading legal departments in prestigious healthcare companies with regional, national, and multinational operations. She currently serves as Legal Vice President and is widely recognized for her strong track record in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, contractual and healthcare law, as well as for her leadership of high-performance legal teams.
Ana María brings significant value by aligning legal strategy with business goals, proactively managing risk, and strengthening corporate reputation, sustainability, and competitiveness. She has led impactful legal transformation initiatives focused on resource optimization, technological integration, and the implementation of world-class compliance standards—driving operational efficiency and long-term value creation.
Known for her strategic leadership and sound judgment, she provides high-level legal guidance that supports decision-making for C-suite executives and Boards of Directors operating in highly regulated and complex markets. Her professional excellence has earned international recognition: “Inspiring In-House Counsel of the Year 2025” at the Legal Honor Global Awards in San Francisco; featured as a “Global Game Changer 2025” by Passion Vista Magazine; and repeatedly highlighted by The Legal 500 – GC Power List Colombia Teams (2019, 2023, 2024, and 2025), underscoring her commitment to integrity, innovation, and legal excellence.
Gerardo Lupián
Partner at AL ABOGADOS
Gerardo Enrique Lupián Morfín. I hold a PhD in Global Public Law from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. I also hold a Master's degree in Corporate Law from the University of Guadalajara, and a Law Degree from the Universidad Panamericana. National Researcher Level 1, distinction granted by the National System of Researchers.
I’m a Research Professor in the Department of Legal Sciences in the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs in Law at the University of Guadalajara. I´m a Professor in the Department of Law and the Business School of the Tecnológico de Monterrey, Guadalajara Campus.
I´m the author of the book “Smart Contracts and Blockchain. A New International Contractual Reality”, Tirant Lo Blanch Publishing, Mexico, 2023. Director and designer of the online course: “Smart Contracts: Legal Design in Commercial and Civil Matters," Tirant Formación, Tirant Lo Blanch, 2024.
I´m the author of the book: Franchise: Legal and Marketing Implications in Business Law. Theory, Practice, and Forms, in the "Business" section by Tirant lo Blanch Publishing, which will be published in July 2025.
I´m a partner at AL-ABOGADOS. With over 20 years in the corporate sector. My professional experience focuses on legal advice in national and international corporate law, contract law, franchising, and legal compliance. www.al-abogados.mx
Gerardo Enrique Lupián Morfín. I hold a PhD in Global Public Law from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. I also hold a Master's degree in Corporate Law from the University of Guadalajara, and a Law Degree from the Universidad Panamericana. National Researcher Level 1, distinction granted by the National System of Researchers.
I’m a Research Professor in the Department of Legal Sciences in the Bachelor's, Master's, and Doctoral programs in Law at the University of Guadalajara. I´m a Professor in the Department of Law and the Business School of the Tecnológico de Monterrey, Guadalajara Campus.
I´m the author of the book “Smart Contracts and Blockchain. A New International Contractual Reality”, Tirant Lo Blanch Publishing, Mexico, 2023. Director and designer of the online course: “Smart Contracts: Legal Design in Commercial and Civil Matters," Tirant Formación, Tirant Lo Blanch, 2024.
I´m the author of the book: Franchise: Legal and Marketing Implications in Business Law. Theory, Practice, and Forms, in the "Business" section by Tirant lo Blanch Publishing, which will be published in July 2025.
I´m a partner at AL-ABOGADOS. With over 20 years in the corporate sector. My professional experience focuses on legal advice in national and international corporate law, contract law, franchising, and legal compliance. www.al-abogados.mx
Chris Hilliard
CEO & Co-Founder at Winnow
As Chief Executive Officer and Founding Member of Winnow, Chris Hilliard leads a team of legal, compliance, and technology professionals who are transforming the way financial institutions and lenders navigate state and federal regulatory requirements. Winnow is a powerful online application that enables users to generate surveys and searches tailored to their specific business type, licensing, products, and geographic scope, based on a comprehensive and dynamic database of state and federal laws and regulations.
Chris Hilliard has over 20 years of industry experience in consumer, commercial, and residential mortgage lending and general banking, with extensive expertise in regulatory compliance, BSA/AML, internal audit, licensing, and legal functions. He is a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), as well as a California Licensed Life, Accident & Health Agent. He has held executive, senior management, and mid-level management positions at major financial institutions and lenders, where he managed all aspects of compliance, risk, and litigation, as well as product development, management, and design. He is passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions that enhance compliance efficiency, effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
As Chief Executive Officer and Founding Member of Winnow, Chris Hilliard leads a team of legal, compliance, and technology professionals who are transforming the way financial institutions and lenders navigate state and federal regulatory requirements. Winnow is a powerful online application that enables users to generate surveys and searches tailored to their specific business type, licensing, products, and geographic scope, based on a comprehensive and dynamic database of state and federal laws and regulations.
Chris Hilliard has over 20 years of industry experience in consumer, commercial, and residential mortgage lending and general banking, with extensive expertise in regulatory compliance, BSA/AML, internal audit, licensing, and legal functions. He is a Certified Regulatory Compliance Manager (CRCM) and a Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP), as well as a California Licensed Life, Accident & Health Agent. He has held executive, senior management, and mid-level management positions at major financial institutions and lenders, where he managed all aspects of compliance, risk, and litigation, as well as product development, management, and design. He is passionate about leveraging technology to create innovative solutions that enhance compliance efficiency, effectiveness, and customer satisfaction.
Felipe dos Santos Carvalho
Labor Legal Manager at Stellantis Automóveis Brasil Ltda.
With nearly two decades of experience, Felipe dos Santos Carvalho is a distinguished labor lawyer and seasoned Labor Legal Manager. Since beginning his career in 2006, Felipe has combined deep technical expertise with strategic vision, building a reputation for delivering impactful results for some of Brazil’s largest corporations, each with workforces exceeding 20,000 employees.
Specialized in Labor Law and Labor Procedure, and holding an MBA in Business Management, Felipe began his career in private practice before transitioning to in-house counsel, where he has consistently led transformative legal strategies. Throughout his career, he has significantly reduced the volume of labor cases, successfully negotiated large-scale collective labor lawsuits with the Public Ministry of Labor, and implemented preventive and corrective measures to lower litigation rates. He also pioneered innovative financial solutions, such as replacing cash deposits with insurance policies in labor lawsuits, a strategy that returned approximately three million dollars to company coffers within just 18 months.
Since 2013, Felipe has served as a dedicated member of the Ethics and Discipline Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association, reinforcing his belief that ethics must remain at the heart of legal practice. Guided by a commitment to both corporate responsibility and social justice, he continues to influence the labor law landscape with solutions that protect businesses while ensuring fairness for workers.
With nearly two decades of experience, Felipe dos Santos Carvalho is a distinguished labor lawyer and seasoned Labor Legal Manager. Since beginning his career in 2006, Felipe has combined deep technical expertise with strategic vision, building a reputation for delivering impactful results for some of Brazil’s largest corporations, each with workforces exceeding 20,000 employees.
Specialized in Labor Law and Labor Procedure, and holding an MBA in Business Management, Felipe began his career in private practice before transitioning to in-house counsel, where he has consistently led transformative legal strategies. Throughout his career, he has significantly reduced the volume of labor cases, successfully negotiated large-scale collective labor lawsuits with the Public Ministry of Labor, and implemented preventive and corrective measures to lower litigation rates. He also pioneered innovative financial solutions, such as replacing cash deposits with insurance policies in labor lawsuits, a strategy that returned approximately three million dollars to company coffers within just 18 months.
Since 2013, Felipe has served as a dedicated member of the Ethics and Discipline Committee of the Brazilian Bar Association, reinforcing his belief that ethics must remain at the heart of legal practice. Guided by a commitment to both corporate responsibility and social justice, he continues to influence the labor law landscape with solutions that protect businesses while ensuring fairness for workers.
Borges Advogados Associados
CEO & Founding Partner - Joao Mateus Borges da Silveira
Borges Advogados Associados is a leading Brazilian law firm founded by João Mateus Borges da Silveira, with offices in São Luís, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília. With over two decades of experience, the firm offers high-quality legal services in corporate law, commercial litigation, maritime law, tax, and international law. Renowned for its client-focused approach, innovation, and ethical practice, Borges Advogados combines deep legal expertise with strategic business insight. Its team represents clients before higher courts, influences jurisprudence, and provides modern, transparent, and future-ready legal solutions both in Brazil and internationally.
Borges Advogados Associados is a leading Brazilian law firm founded by João Mateus Borges da Silveira, with offices in São Luís, Rio de Janeiro, and Brasília. With over two decades of experience, the firm offers high-quality legal services in corporate law, commercial litigation, maritime law, tax, and international law. Renowned for its client-focused approach, innovation, and ethical practice, Borges Advogados combines deep legal expertise with strategic business insight. Its team represents clients before higher courts, influences jurisprudence, and provides modern, transparent, and future-ready legal solutions both in Brazil and internationally.
Oscar Sanabria
General Counsel /Compliance Officer at Municipality of La Libertad Sur
Oscar Alfredo Sanabria Solís is a distinguished lawyer and notary with over 20 years of professional experience, specializing in Administrative Law, Anti-Bribery Compliance, Regulatory Reform, and Local Governance. His career spans key roles within El Salvador’s public sector, particularly in municipal and judicial institutions, where he has become recognized for strengthening integrity systems, advancing regulatory modernization, and elevating legal standards across government entities.
Oscar began his legal journey while serving as a judicial clerk at an appellate court, later pursuing postgraduate studies and multiple specializations in arbitration, criminology, economic criminal law, and compliance. His public service trajectory includes serving as judicial clerk to a Magistrate of the Supreme Court of Justice, Acting Chief of the Attorney Professional Misconduct Matters Section, and ultimately General Counsel of his municipality.
In his current leadership role, he manages complex litigation, drafts regulatory frameworks, oversees compliance programs, and serves as the institution’s freedom of information and data protection officer. His work has resulted in stronger institutional governance, innovative administrative practices, and a 100% litigation success rate that has reshaped how municipalities approach dispute resolution.
Oscar is widely recognized for his ethical leadership, reform-driven mindset, and commitment to continuous learning, currently pursuing a master’s degree in Compliance focused on fraud and money laundering prevention.
Oscar Alfredo Sanabria Solís is a distinguished lawyer and notary with over 20 years of professional experience, specializing in Administrative Law, Anti-Bribery Compliance, Regulatory Reform, and Local Governance. His career spans key roles within El Salvador’s public sector, particularly in municipal and judicial institutions, where he has become recognized for strengthening integrity systems, advancing regulatory modernization, and elevating legal standards across government entities.
Oscar began his legal journey while serving as a judicial clerk at an appellate court, later pursuing postgraduate studies and multiple specializations in arbitration, criminology, economic criminal law, and compliance. His public service trajectory includes serving as judicial clerk to a Magistrate of the Supreme Court of Justice, Acting Chief of the Attorney Professional Misconduct Matters Section, and ultimately General Counsel of his municipality.
In his current leadership role, he manages complex litigation, drafts regulatory frameworks, oversees compliance programs, and serves as the institution’s freedom of information and data protection officer. His work has resulted in stronger institutional governance, innovative administrative practices, and a 100% litigation success rate that has reshaped how municipalities approach dispute resolution.
Oscar is widely recognized for his ethical leadership, reform-driven mindset, and commitment to continuous learning, currently pursuing a master’s degree in Compliance focused on fraud and money laundering prevention.
Flavio Telles de Almeida
Legal Manager
Flavio Telles de Almeida is a seasoned Brazilian lawyer with more than two decades of experience leading legal strategy in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He holds three MBAs in Business Management, Law and Regulation of the Electric Sector, and Leadership and Sustainability from the University of Cumbria in the United Kingdom.
Flavio has held senior leadership roles at major organizations including Enel Group, Norte Energia, and Renova Foundation, where he served as Legal Manager and Chief Legal Officer. Across these roles, he led legal teams of more than forty professionals and coordinated the work of numerous external law firms. His expertise includes litigation, arbitration, environmental law, regulatory affairs, corporate governance, ESG, human rights, indigenous rights, and complex contract negotiation.
He played a key role in landmark national projects such as the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Power Plant, overseeing land regularization for thousands of properties, ensuring environmental compliance, and leading negotiations with public authorities. At Renova Foundation, he directed legal strategy for one of the largest environmental and social remediation programs in Brazil.
Flavio’s career is defined by his ability to integrate legal depth with executive leadership, reduce corporate exposure, strengthen governance, and champion sustainability and responsible business practices across the energy industry.
Flavio Telles de Almeida is a seasoned Brazilian lawyer with more than two decades of experience leading legal strategy in the energy and infrastructure sectors. He holds three MBAs in Business Management, Law and Regulation of the Electric Sector, and Leadership and Sustainability from the University of Cumbria in the United Kingdom.
Flavio has held senior leadership roles at major organizations including Enel Group, Norte Energia, and Renova Foundation, where he served as Legal Manager and Chief Legal Officer. Across these roles, he led legal teams of more than forty professionals and coordinated the work of numerous external law firms. His expertise includes litigation, arbitration, environmental law, regulatory affairs, corporate governance, ESG, human rights, indigenous rights, and complex contract negotiation.
He played a key role in landmark national projects such as the Belo Monte Hydroelectric Power Plant, overseeing land regularization for thousands of properties, ensuring environmental compliance, and leading negotiations with public authorities. At Renova Foundation, he directed legal strategy for one of the largest environmental and social remediation programs in Brazil.
Flavio’s career is defined by his ability to integrate legal depth with executive leadership, reduce corporate exposure, strengthen governance, and champion sustainability and responsible business practices across the energy industry.
Joao Mateus Borges da Silveira
CEO & Founding Partner at Borges Advogados Associados
A lawyer since 2003, João Mateus Borges da Silveira is the founder and CEO of Borges Advogados Associados, a law firm with nationwide operations in complex areas of law. He holds a Law degree from UFMA and a specialization in Civil Law, Civil Procedure, and Business Law. He also earned an LL.M. in International Commercial Law from UC Davis (USA), with participation in international seminars at the University of Cologne (Germany).
His career combines strong academic background and extensive practice in Business, Tax, Labor, Civil, Maritime, International, and Financial Law, as well as consultancy in arbitration, intellectual property, contracts, and corporate restructuring. He was also a successful entrepreneur in the education sector, having founded the first English language franchise in Maranhão.
Over more than 22 years of practice, he has led strategic legal operations, representing companies in litigation, collective bargaining, preventive counseling, and complex proceedings across multiple instances, including the CARF and the Maritime Court.
Recognized for his entrepreneurial vision and management skills, he combines legal expertise with knowledge in technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence applied to law. Fluent in English and with international experience, he continuously seeks to expand his skills to serve clients in both national and global contexts.
A lawyer since 2003, João Mateus Borges da Silveira is the founder and CEO of Borges Advogados Associados, a law firm with nationwide operations in complex areas of law. He holds a Law degree from UFMA and a specialization in Civil Law, Civil Procedure, and Business Law. He also earned an LL.M. in International Commercial Law from UC Davis (USA), with participation in international seminars at the University of Cologne (Germany).
His career combines strong academic background and extensive practice in Business, Tax, Labor, Civil, Maritime, International, and Financial Law, as well as consultancy in arbitration, intellectual property, contracts, and corporate restructuring. He was also a successful entrepreneur in the education sector, having founded the first English language franchise in Maranhão.
Over more than 22 years of practice, he has led strategic legal operations, representing companies in litigation, collective bargaining, preventive counseling, and complex proceedings across multiple instances, including the CARF and the Maritime Court.
Recognized for his entrepreneurial vision and management skills, he combines legal expertise with knowledge in technology, innovation, and artificial intelligence applied to law. Fluent in English and with international experience, he continuously seeks to expand his skills to serve clients in both national and global contexts.
Abhinav Mishra
Founder, Chambers of Abhinav Mishra
Honoured with the National Icon Award 2025 and National Law Day Award 2022, Mr. Abhinav Mishra has established himself as a distinguished first-generation lawyer. As Panel-A Counsel for the Government of India before the Hon’ble Supreme Court, he leads high-stakes litigation across varied legal domains. Known for securing numerous reportable judgments, he is empanelled with major PSUs and Corporations such as BSPHCL, NHIDCL, ITDC, NBCFDC, PNB, and NEPA Ltd. Mr. Mishra also advises an esteemed private clientele, including Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., IndiGo, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., JettWings Airways, Dentium India, Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. and Isolux Corsan India
Honoured with the National Icon Award 2025 and National Law Day Award 2022, Mr. Abhinav Mishra has established himself as a distinguished first-generation lawyer. As Panel-A Counsel for the Government of India before the Hon’ble Supreme Court, he leads high-stakes litigation across varied legal domains. Known for securing numerous reportable judgments, he is empanelled with major PSUs and Corporations such as BSPHCL, NHIDCL, ITDC, NBCFDC, PNB, and NEPA Ltd. Mr. Mishra also advises an esteemed private clientele, including Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd., IndiGo, Sunflag Iron & Steel Co. Ltd., JettWings Airways, Dentium India, Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd. and Isolux Corsan India
Paola Serna L
Legal & Compliance VP at MX Consejeras
With a powerhouse legal career spanning 15+ years across global institutions like BBVA, Volvo Financial, Navistar, and OMRON, Paola brings a rare blend of financial acumen, compliance mastery, and international governance experience.
She holds a law degree from ITAM and a Master’s in Compliance from Nebrija University in Spain, alongside advanced certifications in Finance, Legal Tech, Corporate Law, and Customs Operations. At OMRON, she not only built an in-house legal team from the ground up, but also led compliance and governance across Latin America, Europe, and Japan proving herself as a global operator with local insight.
Today, she continues to shape the future of ethical business as a partner at Consejeras MX and an independent advisor to purpose driven organizations.
With a powerhouse legal career spanning 15+ years across global institutions like BBVA, Volvo Financial, Navistar, and OMRON, Paola brings a rare blend of financial acumen, compliance mastery, and international governance experience.
She holds a law degree from ITAM and a Master’s in Compliance from Nebrija University in Spain, alongside advanced certifications in Finance, Legal Tech, Corporate Law, and Customs Operations. At OMRON, she not only built an in-house legal team from the ground up, but also led compliance and governance across Latin America, Europe, and Japan proving herself as a global operator with local insight.
Today, she continues to shape the future of ethical business as a partner at Consejeras MX and an independent advisor to purpose driven organizations.
José Roberto Salinas Padilla
CEO at Salinas Padilla, Román Ávila & Asociados, Firma Legal SC
José Roberto Salinas Padilla holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law and Social Sciences, a Master's Degree in Constitutional Procedural Law, and a Doctorate in Constitutional Law and Governance from the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL). He also has Postgraduate studies in Financial Administration and Postgraduate studies in Education from Universidad EDEC de Monterrey. Furthermore, he completed an MBA with a specialization in Finance, Management, and Business Direction from Università Politecnico di Bari, in coordination with the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, and Cerem International Business School. In 2024, he began his MBA studies specializing in International Business at Miami International University (MIU), and also commenced Master's studies and certification in Artificial Intelligence with ThePower and Microsoft. He has practiced as a litigation attorney in the United States since 2004, residing in his native city of Monterrey, Mexico.
He has held public positions and served as a director for the Regiomontanos Bar Association, Líderes Juaristas, and CONCAAM. He was a contributor to the World Bank Group from 2017 to 2024; he is the co-founder of Salinas Padilla, Román Ávila & Asociados, Legal Firm S.C.; and of the National Academy of Specialists in Mercantile, Commercial, and Corporate Law, S.C. Recently, he was elected by the Honorable Congress of Nuevo León in its Seventy-Fifth Legislature for the honorary position of Citizen Councilor of the Public Defense Institute.
He is a Professor at prestigious public and private universities and contributed to publications of the World Bank Group's global reports. From 2019-2024, he also contributed to the Rule of Law Index in Mexico within the World Justice Project. He is the author of the books POWER – LAW and WORLD: MONEY & MODERN SLAVERY. In 2021, he was distinguished with the Doctorate Honoris Causa for Professional Performance, awarded by the Ibero-American Doctoral Cloister at the Contemporary Mexico Cultural Center. He was also honored and invested with the Doctorate Honoris Causa by the Doctoral Cloister of the Mexican Institute of Excellence Leaders at the UPPAUNAM auditorium in Mexico City. He was distinguished with a Doctorate Honoris Causa by the World Organization of Leaders in a ceremony held in Monterrey; and was recognized by the Supreme Council of the International College of Doctors as an Academic Doctor of Mexico, in a public ceremony held in Panama City.
Salinas Padilla was nominated as a Candidate for Federal Deputy for Nuevo León. In 2022, he was declared an ideal candidate by the Anti-Corruption Commission of the Congress of the State of Nuevo León to occupy the position of Attorney General of Justice. In 2023, he was nominated as a candidate for Local Deputy for Nuevo León. In 2024, he was invited to the Global Business Immersion in Europe, held in Madrid, where he presented a proposal to the European community on the development of specialized software that measures the financial, legal, economic, and tax stability of States using algorithms. He was also invited to the Entrepreneurial Simulator Program in New York, where he was recognized as a Trep CEO with the highest leadership skills in the program. In 2024, he was invited to the Best Seller 2023 International Writers Meeting in Vienna, Austria. In 2025, the World Academy of Education awarded him a Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in a public ceremony for his contributions to universal knowledge. He has been nominated to receive the Best Seller Writer award in a public ceremony in the Austrian capital in 2026.
José Roberto Salinas Padilla holds a Bachelor's Degree in Law and Social Sciences, a Master's Degree in Constitutional Procedural Law, and a Doctorate in Constitutional Law and Governance from the Autonomous University of Nuevo León (UANL). He also has Postgraduate studies in Financial Administration and Postgraduate studies in Education from Universidad EDEC de Monterrey. Furthermore, he completed an MBA with a specialization in Finance, Management, and Business Direction from Università Politecnico di Bari, in coordination with the University of Cassino and Southern Lazio, and Cerem International Business School. In 2024, he began his MBA studies specializing in International Business at Miami International University (MIU), and also commenced Master's studies and certification in Artificial Intelligence with ThePower and Microsoft. He has practiced as a litigation attorney in the United States since 2004, residing in his native city of Monterrey, Mexico.
He has held public positions and served as a director for the Regiomontanos Bar Association, Líderes Juaristas, and CONCAAM. He was a contributor to the World Bank Group from 2017 to 2024; he is the co-founder of Salinas Padilla, Román Ávila & Asociados, Legal Firm S.C.; and of the National Academy of Specialists in Mercantile, Commercial, and Corporate Law, S.C. Recently, he was elected by the Honorable Congress of Nuevo León in its Seventy-Fifth Legislature for the honorary position of Citizen Councilor of the Public Defense Institute.
He is a Professor at prestigious public and private universities and contributed to publications of the World Bank Group's global reports. From 2019-2024, he also contributed to the Rule of Law Index in Mexico within the World Justice Project. He is the author of the books POWER – LAW and WORLD: MONEY & MODERN SLAVERY. In 2021, he was distinguished with the Doctorate Honoris Causa for Professional Performance, awarded by the Ibero-American Doctoral Cloister at the Contemporary Mexico Cultural Center. He was also honored and invested with the Doctorate Honoris Causa by the Doctoral Cloister of the Mexican Institute of Excellence Leaders at the UPPAUNAM auditorium in Mexico City. He was distinguished with a Doctorate Honoris Causa by the World Organization of Leaders in a ceremony held in Monterrey; and was recognized by the Supreme Council of the International College of Doctors as an Academic Doctor of Mexico, in a public ceremony held in Panama City.
Salinas Padilla was nominated as a Candidate for Federal Deputy for Nuevo León. In 2022, he was declared an ideal candidate by the Anti-Corruption Commission of the Congress of the State of Nuevo León to occupy the position of Attorney General of Justice. In 2023, he was nominated as a candidate for Local Deputy for Nuevo León. In 2024, he was invited to the Global Business Immersion in Europe, held in Madrid, where he presented a proposal to the European community on the development of specialized software that measures the financial, legal, economic, and tax stability of States using algorithms. He was also invited to the Entrepreneurial Simulator Program in New York, where he was recognized as a Trep CEO with the highest leadership skills in the program. In 2024, he was invited to the Best Seller 2023 International Writers Meeting in Vienna, Austria. In 2025, the World Academy of Education awarded him a Doctorate in Philosophy (PhD) in a public ceremony for his contributions to universal knowledge. He has been nominated to receive the Best Seller Writer award in a public ceremony in the Austrian capital in 2026.
Giselle Miyagi
Senior Counsel at Mastercard
As Senior Counsel for Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility, she is a highly accomplished legal leader who brings over 24 years of legal experience across diverse, complex industries, supported by a robust dual academic foundation in Business Administration and Law. This background informs her strategic, business-aligned legal approach, particularly across Latin America, where she provides critical legal advisory and compliance support in rapidly evolving areas such as Data Analytics, Open Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Cybersecurity. She is deeply committed to delivering innovative, legally sound solutions that align with the dynamic needs of customers, regulators, and stakeholders in the digital landscape. Her career is marked by impactful achievements, including leading the successful defense strategy in a landmark +$100 million litigation in Costa Rica, coordinating the development of a comprehensive privacy technology infrastructure to ensure regional compliance, and providing strategic legal support for Mastercard's services across LAC. Further demonstrating her impact, she led a successful relocation project for YSA-Yokogawa South America, resulting in R$1 Million/year in operational savings. Her dedication to staying at the forefront of legal technology is underscored by executive certifications from Harvard (Cybersecurity, 2021), MIT (Digital Transformation, 2023), and Johns Hopkins (AI Business Strategy, 2025), and she also contributes to social impact as a volunteer legal coordinator for Associação Resplendor in São Paulo.
As Senior Counsel for Privacy, AI & Data Responsibility, she is a highly accomplished legal leader who brings over 24 years of legal experience across diverse, complex industries, supported by a robust dual academic foundation in Business Administration and Law. This background informs her strategic, business-aligned legal approach, particularly across Latin America, where she provides critical legal advisory and compliance support in rapidly evolving areas such as Data Analytics, Open Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A), Artificial Intelligence (AI), and Cybersecurity. She is deeply committed to delivering innovative, legally sound solutions that align with the dynamic needs of customers, regulators, and stakeholders in the digital landscape. Her career is marked by impactful achievements, including leading the successful defense strategy in a landmark +$100 million litigation in Costa Rica, coordinating the development of a comprehensive privacy technology infrastructure to ensure regional compliance, and providing strategic legal support for Mastercard's services across LAC. Further demonstrating her impact, she led a successful relocation project for YSA-Yokogawa South America, resulting in R$1 Million/year in operational savings. Her dedication to staying at the forefront of legal technology is underscored by executive certifications from Harvard (Cybersecurity, 2021), MIT (Digital Transformation, 2023), and Johns Hopkins (AI Business Strategy, 2025), and she also contributes to social impact as a volunteer legal coordinator for Associação Resplendor in São Paulo.
Juan Carlos Cruz
Legal Director at CS Shell & Quaker State
Juan Carlos Cruz is a highly experienced Mexican corporate lawyer with over 20 years of expertise advising multinational companies across highly regulated industries. He currently serves as Regional Legal Director for CS Shell & Quaker State in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and US (Texas), where he leads legal strategy and operations across these jurisdictions.
Throughout his career, Juan Carlos has held regional leadership roles in global corporations including Unilever, BIC, and Sanofi, overseeing legal matters in more than 14 countries across Latin America. His work focuses on enabling business growth through compliance, risk management, and strategic legal guidance.
Recognized for his leadership, vision, and impact, he was named to the Legal 500 GC Powerlist – Rising Star 2024, a distinction that highlights his contribution to the legal profession and his influence within the business community. In 2025, he was also honored as Inspiring Lawyer of the Year at the Legal Honor Global Awards during the LexTalk World Conference in San Francisco, reaffirming his role as a transformative and forward-thinking corporate leader.
With a strong commitment to innovation, ethics, and cross-border collaboration, Juan Carlos brings a wealth of experience and insight to every challenge he undertakes.
Juan Carlos Cruz is a highly experienced Mexican corporate lawyer with over 20 years of expertise advising multinational companies across highly regulated industries. He currently serves as Regional Legal Director for CS Shell & Quaker State in Mexico, the Dominican Republic, and US (Texas), where he leads legal strategy and operations across these jurisdictions.
Throughout his career, Juan Carlos has held regional leadership roles in global corporations including Unilever, BIC, and Sanofi, overseeing legal matters in more than 14 countries across Latin America. His work focuses on enabling business growth through compliance, risk management, and strategic legal guidance.
Recognized for his leadership, vision, and impact, he was named to the Legal 500 GC Powerlist – Rising Star 2024, a distinction that highlights his contribution to the legal profession and his influence within the business community. In 2025, he was also honored as Inspiring Lawyer of the Year at the Legal Honor Global Awards during the LexTalk World Conference in San Francisco, reaffirming his role as a transformative and forward-thinking corporate leader.
With a strong commitment to innovation, ethics, and cross-border collaboration, Juan Carlos brings a wealth of experience and insight to every challenge he undertakes.
Maria Elena Arevalo
Legal & Data Protection Manager at Lifemiles LTD
María Elena Arévalo is a highly accomplished legal professional with over 20 years of experience advising multinational corporations in data protection, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance across Latin America. She is recognized for her strategic approach to legal risk management, contract negotiation, and regulatory advocacy in highly regulated industries.
As Data Protection & Legal Manager at LifeMiles LTD, María Elena leads multi-jurisdictional compliance programs, ensuring adherence to GDPR, CCPA, and Latin American data protection laws. She has been instrumental in structuring innovative digital projects, managing high-profile regulatory engagements, and influencing legislative developments that drive business growth.
Her prior leadership roles at Equifax, TACA Airlines, and British American Tobacco showcase a proven track record in cross-border regulatory negotiations, corporate governance, and high-stakes contract structuring. She has successfully led international data transfer agreements, overseen regulatory approvals, participated in air transport agreements, and played a pivotal role in lobbying for key legislative changes impacting the industries she serves.
María Elena holds an LL.M. in International Business Law from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, in Belgium and is a Certified International Data Protection Professional. She is an active voice in Latin American privacy law, promoting regulatory initiatives as required, and co-coordinating privacy awareness as part of the Asociación Latinoamericana de Privacidad (ALAP).
Her business-oriented legal expertise, regulatory knowledge, and leadership in data protection make her a standout practitioner in the Latin American legal market.”
María Elena Arévalo is a highly accomplished legal professional with over 20 years of experience advising multinational corporations in data protection, regulatory compliance, and corporate governance across Latin America. She is recognized for her strategic approach to legal risk management, contract negotiation, and regulatory advocacy in highly regulated industries.
As Data Protection & Legal Manager at LifeMiles LTD, María Elena leads multi-jurisdictional compliance programs, ensuring adherence to GDPR, CCPA, and Latin American data protection laws. She has been instrumental in structuring innovative digital projects, managing high-profile regulatory engagements, and influencing legislative developments that drive business growth.
Her prior leadership roles at Equifax, TACA Airlines, and British American Tobacco showcase a proven track record in cross-border regulatory negotiations, corporate governance, and high-stakes contract structuring. She has successfully led international data transfer agreements, overseen regulatory approvals, participated in air transport agreements, and played a pivotal role in lobbying for key legislative changes impacting the industries she serves.
María Elena holds an LL.M. in International Business Law from Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, in Belgium and is a Certified International Data Protection Professional. She is an active voice in Latin American privacy law, promoting regulatory initiatives as required, and co-coordinating privacy awareness as part of the Asociación Latinoamericana de Privacidad (ALAP).
Her business-oriented legal expertise, regulatory knowledge, and leadership in data protection make her a standout practitioner in the Latin American legal market.”
Tatiana Dalberto
Director/Head of Tax and Holding Latin America at Electrolux Home Appliances
Tatiana Dalberto is a senior executive with over two decades of experience in leading multinational corporations across diverse industries, specializing in tax management, governance, and corporate strategy. She has a proven track record in driving digital transformation, implementing automation, and introducing innovative tax models that leverage artificial intelligence and data analytics to enhance compliance, mitigate risks, and deliver sustainable value.
Recognized as Professional of the Year by Live University and Future Professional by Deloitte, Tatiana combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision and a strong commitment to human-centric leadership. She is passionate about fostering high-performing teams, promoting diversity, and advancing female leadership in corporate environments. In addition to her executive role, she serves as a board advisor, mentor, and speaker, sharing insights on leadership, innovation, and the future of tax in an increasingly digital economy.
Tatiana believes that leadership with purpose is a catalyst for transformation—both within organizations and in society.
Tatiana Dalberto is a senior executive with over two decades of experience in leading multinational corporations across diverse industries, specializing in tax management, governance, and corporate strategy. She has a proven track record in driving digital transformation, implementing automation, and introducing innovative tax models that leverage artificial intelligence and data analytics to enhance compliance, mitigate risks, and deliver sustainable value.
Recognized as Professional of the Year by Live University and Future Professional by Deloitte, Tatiana combines deep technical expertise with strategic vision and a strong commitment to human-centric leadership. She is passionate about fostering high-performing teams, promoting diversity, and advancing female leadership in corporate environments. In addition to her executive role, she serves as a board advisor, mentor, and speaker, sharing insights on leadership, innovation, and the future of tax in an increasingly digital economy.
Tatiana believes that leadership with purpose is a catalyst for transformation—both within organizations and in society.
Ruth Batista Cruz Quevedo
Head of Regulatory Affairs & Legal, Ruth Cruz Quevedo Advocacia
An Executive with over 30 years of experience in leading companies in the payment services, financial services, and technology sectors, with a career firmly established in Institutional, Government, and Regulatory Affairs leadership. Currently, she serves as Head of Regulatory Affairs & Legal at EcommIT Consulting and Technology and as Director of Institutional Relations at Pagos, representing the association before regulators, government bodies, and the National Congress. She actively engages in committees and strategic initiatives that strengthen institutional dialogue and foster the sustainable development of the payment services sector.
She holds degrees in Law and Customer Relationship Management, along with an MBA in Project Management (PMI). Her credentials include international certifications in ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery), ISO 19011 (Auditing), and Exin Privacy & Data Protection Foundation (GDPR), as well as specializations in Anti-Bribery Compliance and Economic Criminal Law.
Her strategic work involves political engagement in the National Congress to support the drafting, analysis, and improvement of bills; direct and technical relations with the Central Bank to advocate for sector interests; and active cooperation with the National Treasury Council to enhance regulatory frameworks. She leads multidisciplinary projects, conducts stakeholder mapping, delivers high-impact analyses, and contributes to national forums such as CONFAZ, ENCAT, and PAGOS.
An Executive with over 30 years of experience in leading companies in the payment services, financial services, and technology sectors, with a career firmly established in Institutional, Government, and Regulatory Affairs leadership. Currently, she serves as Head of Regulatory Affairs & Legal at EcommIT Consulting and Technology and as Director of Institutional Relations at Pagos, representing the association before regulators, government bodies, and the National Congress. She actively engages in committees and strategic initiatives that strengthen institutional dialogue and foster the sustainable development of the payment services sector.
She holds degrees in Law and Customer Relationship Management, along with an MBA in Project Management (PMI). Her credentials include international certifications in ISO 37001 (Anti-Bribery), ISO 19011 (Auditing), and Exin Privacy & Data Protection Foundation (GDPR), as well as specializations in Anti-Bribery Compliance and Economic Criminal Law.
Her strategic work involves political engagement in the National Congress to support the drafting, analysis, and improvement of bills; direct and technical relations with the Central Bank to advocate for sector interests; and active cooperation with the National Treasury Council to enhance regulatory frameworks. She leads multidisciplinary projects, conducts stakeholder mapping, delivers high-impact analyses, and contributes to national forums such as CONFAZ, ENCAT, and PAGOS.
Estela Juarez
Managing Partner at Bufete Juárez Gutiérrez & Asociados
Estela Juárez is a Guatemalan attorney and notary specializing in criminal law and compliance, recognized for her strategic approach, technical rigor, and commitment to corporate integrity. She is the founding partner of Juárez Gutiérrez & Asociados, a firm from which she has developed a strong criminal practice focused on technical defense, the protection of constitutional guarantees, and the design of compliance models that reduce risks and strengthen ethical culture within organizations.
Throughout her career, she has combined criminal litigation with corporate advisory work, positioning herself as an active voice on matters of corporate criminal liability and the prevention of money laundering. Her academic background includes advanced studies such as the Advanced Course in Law: Compliance Officer, which has allowed her to integrate management methodologies, continuous improvement processes, and internal controls within the legal sphere.
She has participated as a speaker in national and international forums, standing out for her ability to translate complex concepts into practical strategies tailored to the Latin American context. As a professional, she represents a generation of women criminal lawyers who break paradigms, bring a human perspective to litigation, and open spaces for female leadership in a field historically dominated by men.
Convinced that ethics is the core of any justice system, Estela promotes a legal practice rooted in excellence, transparency, and innovation, establishing herself as one of the emerging voices in criminal law and compliance in the region.
Estela Juárez is a Guatemalan attorney and notary specializing in criminal law and compliance, recognized for her strategic approach, technical rigor, and commitment to corporate integrity. She is the founding partner of Juárez Gutiérrez & Asociados, a firm from which she has developed a strong criminal practice focused on technical defense, the protection of constitutional guarantees, and the design of compliance models that reduce risks and strengthen ethical culture within organizations.
Throughout her career, she has combined criminal litigation with corporate advisory work, positioning herself as an active voice on matters of corporate criminal liability and the prevention of money laundering. Her academic background includes advanced studies such as the Advanced Course in Law: Compliance Officer, which has allowed her to integrate management methodologies, continuous improvement processes, and internal controls within the legal sphere.
She has participated as a speaker in national and international forums, standing out for her ability to translate complex concepts into practical strategies tailored to the Latin American context. As a professional, she represents a generation of women criminal lawyers who break paradigms, bring a human perspective to litigation, and open spaces for female leadership in a field historically dominated by men.
Convinced that ethics is the core of any justice system, Estela promotes a legal practice rooted in excellence, transparency, and innovation, establishing herself as one of the emerging voices in criminal law and compliance in the region.
Felipe Arturo Pinedo Ochoa
In-House Legal Department at RGIS
Holds a Law degree from the Universidad Autónoma del Caribe in Barranquilla - Colombia, and a Master's degree in Corporate Law from Universidad Anáhuac México Norte. He has extensive experience in corporate and contractual matters and has completed several diplomas and studies on compliance, money laundering prevention, and terrorist financing. Member of the legal teams of well-known multinational companies with responsibilities in Mexico and other Latin American countries. Selected as a 2022 Rising Star by Legal 500; Selected by LexTalk World as Inspiring Lawyer of the Year 2025; and selected by Legal Vanguard Law Magazine as Interviewee of the Month for September 2025 fall II edition.
Holds a Law degree from the Universidad Autónoma del Caribe in Barranquilla - Colombia, and a Master's degree in Corporate Law from Universidad Anáhuac México Norte. He has extensive experience in corporate and contractual matters and has completed several diplomas and studies on compliance, money laundering prevention, and terrorist financing. Member of the legal teams of well-known multinational companies with responsibilities in Mexico and other Latin American countries. Selected as a 2022 Rising Star by Legal 500; Selected by LexTalk World as Inspiring Lawyer of the Year 2025; and selected by Legal Vanguard Law Magazine as Interviewee of the Month for September 2025 fall II edition.
Felipe de Jesus Salgado Suarez
Regional Corporate Counsel LATAM at Blue Yonder Inc.
Felipe Salgado is a seasoned Corporate Legal Counsel with extensive in-house experience across Latin America, specializing in the legal frameworks that drive innovation and technology. With a strong focus on IT law, artificial intelligence (AI), SaaS/software licensing, commercial contracts, and labor law, Felipe offers strategic legal guidance to tech-driven companies navigating complex regulatory environments.
Known for delivering pragmatic, business-oriented solutions, Felipe has supported cross-border operations, negotiated high-value technology agreements, and led legal risk assessments in fast-paced, high-growth sectors."
Felipe Salgado is a seasoned Corporate Legal Counsel with extensive in-house experience across Latin America, specializing in the legal frameworks that drive innovation and technology. With a strong focus on IT law, artificial intelligence (AI), SaaS/software licensing, commercial contracts, and labor law, Felipe offers strategic legal guidance to tech-driven companies navigating complex regulatory environments.
Known for delivering pragmatic, business-oriented solutions, Felipe has supported cross-border operations, negotiated high-value technology agreements, and led legal risk assessments in fast-paced, high-growth sectors."
Fernanda Garza Magdaleno
Founding Partner at Garza Magdaleno, S. C.
Wellington Romanhol
CEO, Romanhol Lawyers
Wellington Romanhol is a dual‑qualified attorney (Brazil & Portugal) and co‑founder of Romanhol Advogados, a boutique law firm specializing in corporate law, restructuring and judicial recovery. He also serves as founding partner‑CEO of Romanhol International S/A, a leading import‑export and investment company. Holding a Doctorate in Constitutional Law and an MBA in Business Management, he teaches and coordinates postgraduate programs in Business Law at PUC‑GO and UniEVANGELICA.
Creator of the Legal Business Enabler concept, Wellington has authored two books and contributed three scholarly chapters, including “Internationalisation of Brazilian Agribusiness” and “Rural Real Estate Certificate.” His expertise is sought worldwide; he has lectured at the Université Paris 1 Panthéon‑Sorbonne, the Universidad de Buenos Aires and Sapienza University (Rome).
A proactive commercial diplomat, he leads business‑diplomacy initiatives across Africa, the Middle East and Europe, forging strategic partnerships that expand Brazil’s global market presence.
Wellington Romanhol is a dual‑qualified attorney (Brazil & Portugal) and co‑founder of Romanhol Advogados, a boutique law firm specializing in corporate law, restructuring and judicial recovery. He also serves as founding partner‑CEO of Romanhol International S/A, a leading import‑export and investment company. Holding a Doctorate in Constitutional Law and an MBA in Business Management, he teaches and coordinates postgraduate programs in Business Law at PUC‑GO and UniEVANGELICA.
Creator of the Legal Business Enabler concept, Wellington has authored two books and contributed three scholarly chapters, including “Internationalisation of Brazilian Agribusiness” and “Rural Real Estate Certificate.” His expertise is sought worldwide; he has lectured at the Université Paris 1 Panthéon‑Sorbonne, the Universidad de Buenos Aires and Sapienza University (Rome).
A proactive commercial diplomat, he leads business‑diplomacy initiatives across Africa, the Middle East and Europe, forging strategic partnerships that expand Brazil’s global market presence.
Gustavo Gregati
LATAM Legal & Compliance Director at GL events Latin America
Gustavo Gregati is a corporate lawyer based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, fluent in Portuguese, English, French and Spanish, with 20+ years of recognized experience in international contracts, project structuring, administrative law and litigation.
He holds a Law degree from the University Candido Mendes (1999-2003), post-graduation degree in Civil Procedural Law, also from the same University (2004-2005), LL.M. in Corporate Law from IBMEC University (2011-2013) and is currently presenting his thesis in Corporate Law Masters from Fundação Getúlio Vargas University (2023-2025).
From an early career in litigation to his current executive position as Latin American General Counsel, he has accomplished several significant projects. Working at companies such as Claro Telecom, Brazilian Exim Bank (SBCE) and GL events has rendered unique experiences in multiple legal and business environments such as telecommunications, insurance and guarantees, infrastructure, defense sector and international deals.
As a manager at the Brazilian Exim Bank, besides the enriching knowledge of structuring several project and corporate finance deals, he delivered a project that changed the optics of the insurance programs for the OECD Aircraft Sector Understanding, with the Mortgage Standard Repository.
Sure that the market could combine efforts to grant the expected level playing field for the aircraft industry, he proposed the creation of such standards to the Brazilian Foreign Relations Ministry that backed up the proposal among other Foreign Ministries and later approved the creation of such repository, which created an unprecedent cooperation and collection of mortgage structure knowledge of the different countries legal environment.
Later, joined GL events for the challenge of preparing the company for the Brazilian World Cup and Olympic Games, as well as to manage public concession contracts and extended expected growth that followed. First as a country manager for Brazil and currently as GL events General Counsel for Latin America region, he provides strategies in all legal matters, with specialized knowledge in Administrative law, Dispute Resolution, M&A deals and tax law.
Gustavo is recognized for his excellent writing skills, proactivity, legal strategy and business-oriented approach.
Gustavo Gregati is a corporate lawyer based in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, fluent in Portuguese, English, French and Spanish, with 20+ years of recognized experience in international contracts, project structuring, administrative law and litigation.
He holds a Law degree from the University Candido Mendes (1999-2003), post-graduation degree in Civil Procedural Law, also from the same University (2004-2005), LL.M. in Corporate Law from IBMEC University (2011-2013) and is currently presenting his thesis in Corporate Law Masters from Fundação Getúlio Vargas University (2023-2025).
From an early career in litigation to his current executive position as Latin American General Counsel, he has accomplished several significant projects. Working at companies such as Claro Telecom, Brazilian Exim Bank (SBCE) and GL events has rendered unique experiences in multiple legal and business environments such as telecommunications, insurance and guarantees, infrastructure, defense sector and international deals.
As a manager at the Brazilian Exim Bank, besides the enriching knowledge of structuring several project and corporate finance deals, he delivered a project that changed the optics of the insurance programs for the OECD Aircraft Sector Understanding, with the Mortgage Standard Repository.
Sure that the market could combine efforts to grant the expected level playing field for the aircraft industry, he proposed the creation of such standards to the Brazilian Foreign Relations Ministry that backed up the proposal among other Foreign Ministries and later approved the creation of such repository, which created an unprecedent cooperation and collection of mortgage structure knowledge of the different countries legal environment.
Later, joined GL events for the challenge of preparing the company for the Brazilian World Cup and Olympic Games, as well as to manage public concession contracts and extended expected growth that followed. First as a country manager for Brazil and currently as GL events General Counsel for Latin America region, he provides strategies in all legal matters, with specialized knowledge in Administrative law, Dispute Resolution, M&A deals and tax law.
Gustavo is recognized for his excellent writing skills, proactivity, legal strategy and business-oriented approach.
Marcelino Balboa Alcocer
Founding and Managing Partner at BA CONSULTORÍA JURÍDICA
Marcelino graduated as Attorney at Law from the Universidad Panamericana campus Guadalajara, obtained his degree with the thesis: “La Garantía del Interés Fiscal en el Juicio de Amparo” which was awarded with the Annual Prize for attorneys “Mariano Otero” of the Chamber of Commerce.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Law from Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus. At this institution, he also pursued specializations in Administrative Law, Constitutional Law and Amparo, the Seminar on the Fundamental Principles of Legal Humanism, and further studies in Legal Updating.
He furthered his academic training in Europe and the United States of America, most notably completing a Specialization in Advanced Studies in Economic, Political, and Social Sciences at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA. He was awarded the degree with honors upon the presentation of his thesis entitled “The Importance and Necessity of Freedom within the Rule of Law, and the Obligation of the State to Ensure Man’s Liberty.”
Additionally, he attended the Negotiation Workshop of Harvard University, delivered at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA, and completed a Specialization in Notarial Law at the University of Guanajuato. He has also various diplomas, courses, and congresses related to corporate advisory services, Civil Procedure, Commercial Procedure, Urban Law, and Amparo Trial at different academic institutions.
He has served as a professor of Administrative Law II at Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus, and at Universidad Quetzalcóatl in Irapuato, Guanajuato, where he also taught Administrative Law I, as well as Negotiable Instruments and Credit Transactions.
He is a member of the Guanajuato Chapter of the Mexican Bar Association (Barra Mexicana de Abogados, Colegio de Abogados, A.C.), where he coordinated the Civil and Commercial Law Committee.
Experience:
With over 20 years of experience, he has advised companies in real estate industry, manufacturing, construction, hydrocarbons, medical devices, automotive, food, electrical equipment and power networks, banking and the public sector. Beyond corporate and business matters, he focuses on conflict resolution and litigation of complex, high-impact cases at the regional level."
Firm: BA Consultoría Jurídica
Founded in 2011 in Irapuato, BA Consultoría Jurídica provides legal services throughout the State of Guanajuato, as well as in Mexico City, Querétaro and Guadalajara.
Our firm adopts an innovative and broad-reaching approach, not only addressing business matters from a corporate legal standpoint but also with knowledge in court procedures and the practical application of legal texts in litigation and dispute resolution, with continuous updates on the jurisprudence and criteria of the Mexican courts.
We are dedicated to continuous development and structured growth, while preserving close relationships with our clients. We foster an environment where our team is motivated to pursue postgraduate education, master’s degrees, and foreign languages, enabling us to remain responsive to evolving Commercial, Political and Technological landscapes.
The firm has earned many distinctions, including Socially Responsible Company, Good Environmental Practices, and the Marca Guanajuato certification — a regional quality label granted by the State of Guanajuato, Mexico, which recognizes companies that meet high standards of origin, quality, and social commitment.
Marcelino graduated as Attorney at Law from the Universidad Panamericana campus Guadalajara, obtained his degree with the thesis: “La Garantía del Interés Fiscal en el Juicio de Amparo” which was awarded with the Annual Prize for attorneys “Mariano Otero” of the Chamber of Commerce.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Public Law from Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus. At this institution, he also pursued specializations in Administrative Law, Constitutional Law and Amparo, the Seminar on the Fundamental Principles of Legal Humanism, and further studies in Legal Updating.
He furthered his academic training in Europe and the United States of America, most notably completing a Specialization in Advanced Studies in Economic, Political, and Social Sciences at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA. He was awarded the degree with honors upon the presentation of his thesis entitled “The Importance and Necessity of Freedom within the Rule of Law, and the Obligation of the State to Ensure Man’s Liberty.”
Additionally, he attended the Negotiation Workshop of Harvard University, delivered at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA, and completed a Specialization in Notarial Law at the University of Guanajuato. He has also various diplomas, courses, and congresses related to corporate advisory services, Civil Procedure, Commercial Procedure, Urban Law, and Amparo Trial at different academic institutions.
He has served as a professor of Administrative Law II at Universidad Panamericana, Guadalajara Campus, and at Universidad Quetzalcóatl in Irapuato, Guanajuato, where he also taught Administrative Law I, as well as Negotiable Instruments and Credit Transactions.
He is a member of the Guanajuato Chapter of the Mexican Bar Association (Barra Mexicana de Abogados, Colegio de Abogados, A.C.), where he coordinated the Civil and Commercial Law Committee.
Experience:
With over 20 years of experience, he has advised companies in real estate industry, manufacturing, construction, hydrocarbons, medical devices, automotive, food, electrical equipment and power networks, banking and the public sector. Beyond corporate and business matters, he focuses on conflict resolution and litigation of complex, high-impact cases at the regional level."
Firm: BA Consultoría Jurídica
Founded in 2011 in Irapuato, BA Consultoría Jurídica provides legal services throughout the State of Guanajuato, as well as in Mexico City, Querétaro and Guadalajara.
Our firm adopts an innovative and broad-reaching approach, not only addressing business matters from a corporate legal standpoint but also with knowledge in court procedures and the practical application of legal texts in litigation and dispute resolution, with continuous updates on the jurisprudence and criteria of the Mexican courts.
We are dedicated to continuous development and structured growth, while preserving close relationships with our clients. We foster an environment where our team is motivated to pursue postgraduate education, master’s degrees, and foreign languages, enabling us to remain responsive to evolving Commercial, Political and Technological landscapes.
The firm has earned many distinctions, including Socially Responsible Company, Good Environmental Practices, and the Marca Guanajuato certification — a regional quality label granted by the State of Guanajuato, Mexico, which recognizes companies that meet high standards of origin, quality, and social commitment.
Monica Gutierrez Lorenzo Luaces
Senior Compliance Officer at Stryker
Mónica Gutiérrez Lorenzo Luaces is a seasoned compliance officer with more than 15 years of experience across Mexico, Argentina, and Chile. Specializing in ethics and compliance programs, she is recognized for her expertise in Codes of Conduct, training initiatives, and fostering organizational culture. Mónica has a proven track record of restoring trust, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving measurable results at the regional level.
Currently serving as Senior Compliance Officer at Stryker México, S.A. de C.V., she oversees compliance functions for Mexico, Argentina, and Chile, where she successfully implemented governance reforms, achieved top regional training completion rates, launched the ECO Ambassadors Program, and rolled out comprehensive Codes of Conduct. Her previous roles include Senior Compliance Officer at Janssen (J&J Consumer Health), Associate Director at Merck Sharp & Dohme, and Legal & Compliance Officer at Quest Diagnostics México.
Mónica holds a Master’s in Corporate Law from CEPD and a Law Degree from ITESM. She brings strong skills in ethics, compliance, investigations, training, risk management, and regional leadership to every organization she partners with.
Mónica Gutiérrez Lorenzo Luaces is a seasoned compliance officer with more than 15 years of experience across Mexico, Argentina, and Chile. Specializing in ethics and compliance programs, she is recognized for her expertise in Codes of Conduct, training initiatives, and fostering organizational culture. Mónica has a proven track record of restoring trust, ensuring regulatory compliance, and driving measurable results at the regional level.
Currently serving as Senior Compliance Officer at Stryker México, S.A. de C.V., she oversees compliance functions for Mexico, Argentina, and Chile, where she successfully implemented governance reforms, achieved top regional training completion rates, launched the ECO Ambassadors Program, and rolled out comprehensive Codes of Conduct. Her previous roles include Senior Compliance Officer at Janssen (J&J Consumer Health), Associate Director at Merck Sharp & Dohme, and Legal & Compliance Officer at Quest Diagnostics México.
Mónica holds a Master’s in Corporate Law from CEPD and a Law Degree from ITESM. She brings strong skills in ethics, compliance, investigations, training, risk management, and regional leadership to every organization she partners with.
Leading Category
COINGEIT Inc
CaseDocker is an AI-powered Legal Operations WorkDesk developed by Coingeit, delivering end-to-end solutions for modern legal teams. Founded and led by Yash Singhal (Co-Founder & Chief Technology & Innovation Officer) and Kapil Singhal (Co-Founder), CaseDocker transforms how corporate legal departments, law firms, financial institutions, and enterprises manage their legal operations.
As a comprehensive LegalTech SaaS platform, CaseDocker integrates AI, automation, and domain intelligence to streamline contract lifecycle management, legal case management, compliance management, enterprise notice management, and document automation. The platform's industry-first C3 Framework seamlessly links Case, Contract, and Compliance functions, enabling unprecedented operational efficiency.
Powered by proprietary legal AI—including Caseica, an AI knowledge assistant, and CDGenie, an intelligent notice auto-summarization bot—CaseDocker serves in-house legal teams, law firms, NBFCs, and enterprises across manufacturing, pharma, IT, telecom, and insurance sectors. With ISO 27001-aligned security, cloud-native architecture, and enterprise-grade integrations with SAP, Salesforce, and leading eSign providers, CaseDocker delivers 40–60% reduction in manual legal workload and 30–50% faster contract lifecycles.
Recognized as a leading AI-driven Legal Operations Platform, CaseDocker empowers legal professionals to drive efficiency, ensure compliance, and make strategic, data-informed decisions.
Contact: www.casedocker.com | contact@coingeit.com
As a comprehensive LegalTech SaaS platform, CaseDocker integrates AI, automation, and domain intelligence to streamline contract lifecycle management, legal case management, compliance management, enterprise notice management, and document automation. The platform's industry-first C3 Framework seamlessly links Case, Contract, and Compliance functions, enabling unprecedented operational efficiency.
Powered by proprietary legal AI—including Caseica, an AI knowledge assistant, and CDGenie, an intelligent notice auto-summarization bot—CaseDocker serves in-house legal teams, law firms, NBFCs, and enterprises across manufacturing, pharma, IT, telecom, and insurance sectors. With ISO 27001-aligned security, cloud-native architecture, and enterprise-grade integrations with SAP, Salesforce, and leading eSign providers, CaseDocker delivers 40–60% reduction in manual legal workload and 30–50% faster contract lifecycles.
Recognized as a leading AI-driven Legal Operations Platform, CaseDocker empowers legal professionals to drive efficiency, ensure compliance, and make strategic, data-informed decisions.
Contact: www.casedocker.com | contact@coingeit.com
Lina Ahumada
Head of Legal & Government Affairs
As the Head of Legal & Government Affairs at The Kraft Heinz Company in Mexico, she leads the legal strategy and government relations for one of the world’s most recognized food and beverage companies. With more than 15 years of experience as a corporate lawyer across diverse industries, she has established herself as a strategic, trusted, and influential legal leader.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Business & Enterprise Law, along with a Federal and State Lawyer certification, which reinforces her authority in corporate, regulatory, and governance matters. Throughout her career, she has successfully negotiated and executed major global agreements with suppliers, distributors, customers, and government agencies, always ensuring a balance between legal precision and business objectives.
Highly skilled in legal document preparation, negotiation, strategic planning, contract law, and compliance, she consistently implements and oversees robust compliance policies and procedures that uphold both local and international standards. Her work strengthens a culture of ethics, accountability, and operational excellence within the organization.
Driven by a strong mission, she is committed to protecting, supporting, and elevating the interests of The Kraft Heinz Company and its brands, while fostering an environment rooted in integrity and long-term value creation.
As the Head of Legal & Government Affairs at The Kraft Heinz Company in Mexico, she leads the legal strategy and government relations for one of the world’s most recognized food and beverage companies. With more than 15 years of experience as a corporate lawyer across diverse industries, she has established herself as a strategic, trusted, and influential legal leader.
She holds a Master’s Degree in Business & Enterprise Law, along with a Federal and State Lawyer certification, which reinforces her authority in corporate, regulatory, and governance matters. Throughout her career, she has successfully negotiated and executed major global agreements with suppliers, distributors, customers, and government agencies, always ensuring a balance between legal precision and business objectives.
Highly skilled in legal document preparation, negotiation, strategic planning, contract law, and compliance, she consistently implements and oversees robust compliance policies and procedures that uphold both local and international standards. Her work strengthens a culture of ethics, accountability, and operational excellence within the organization.
Driven by a strong mission, she is committed to protecting, supporting, and elevating the interests of The Kraft Heinz Company and its brands, while fostering an environment rooted in integrity and long-term value creation.
Rebeca García López
Partner White & Case LLP
Rebeca García López is a partner at White & Case LLP, based in Mexico City. Her practice focuses on the financial sector, with strong experience in capital markets, financial regulation, banking, M&A, and corporate governance. She regularly advises financial institutions, investment funds, and strategic shareholders on complex transactions involving regulated entities, both domestic and cross-border. Rebeca has led numerous filings before Mexican financial authorities and is particularly skilled in obtaining regulatory approvals for the incorporation of financial entities and financial transactions. Her international experience includes work across Europe, Asia, and the U.S., including a secondment in the Firm’s New York office.
She holds dual degrees in Law and Public Accounting from ITAM, an LLM from the Sorbonne, an MBA from the Mexican University, and further training at Harvard and IPADE. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Law. Rebeca was recognized as a “Rising Star in Finance” at the Women in Business Law Awards, and she was also featured on the cover of Forbes México as one of the “Best Lawyers in Mexico”, and listed among the “Best Lawyers in Mexico City” in Banking & Finance. In addition to her legal practice, she is deeply committed to leadership and inclusion initiatives.
Rebeca García López is a partner at White & Case LLP, based in Mexico City. Her practice focuses on the financial sector, with strong experience in capital markets, financial regulation, banking, M&A, and corporate governance. She regularly advises financial institutions, investment funds, and strategic shareholders on complex transactions involving regulated entities, both domestic and cross-border. Rebeca has led numerous filings before Mexican financial authorities and is particularly skilled in obtaining regulatory approvals for the incorporation of financial entities and financial transactions. Her international experience includes work across Europe, Asia, and the U.S., including a secondment in the Firm’s New York office.
She holds dual degrees in Law and Public Accounting from ITAM, an LLM from the Sorbonne, an MBA from the Mexican University, and further training at Harvard and IPADE. She is currently pursuing a PhD in Law. Rebeca was recognized as a “Rising Star in Finance” at the Women in Business Law Awards, and she was also featured on the cover of Forbes México as one of the “Best Lawyers in Mexico”, and listed among the “Best Lawyers in Mexico City” in Banking & Finance. In addition to her legal practice, she is deeply committed to leadership and inclusion initiatives.
Luiza Carrera
Head of Legal Advisory Brazil at Kimberly-Clark Brazil
Luiza Carrera is an accomplished legal professional and King’s College London LLM graduate, recognized for her extensive experience across multinational corporations and leading law firms. Her work spans strategic litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and complex corporate transactions. Early in her career, she earned regional distinction as the International Law Office Latin American In-House Counsel Awardee for Intellectual Property Individual of the Year (2013/2014).
Luiza’s expertise covers corporate governance, compliance, contract negotiation, and mergers and acquisitions, contributing to major transactions such as the Kimberly-Clark Brazil and Suzano deal in 2023. She has led high-impact litigation efforts in regulatory, competition, and IP matters, consistently aligning legal strategy with business objectives.
Her international academic background strengthened her strategic perspective, while her time in prestigious law firms refined her ability to deliver tailored, business-oriented legal solutions. In her roles within global companies, Luiza became known for elevating the Legal function as a value-adding partner and trusted advisor.
Beyond her legal practice, she is deeply committed to leadership and mentorship, guiding emerging professionals and serving as a mentor with the Women in Law Mentoring Association in Brazil. As a CONAR counselor, she contributes to shaping advertising and regulatory standards. Luiza’s career reflects excellence, innovation, and meaningful impact within the legal field.
Luiza Carrera is an accomplished legal professional and King’s College London LLM graduate, recognized for her extensive experience across multinational corporations and leading law firms. Her work spans strategic litigation, antitrust, consumer protection, intellectual property, regulatory matters, and complex corporate transactions. Early in her career, she earned regional distinction as the International Law Office Latin American In-House Counsel Awardee for Intellectual Property Individual of the Year (2013/2014).
Luiza’s expertise covers corporate governance, compliance, contract negotiation, and mergers and acquisitions, contributing to major transactions such as the Kimberly-Clark Brazil and Suzano deal in 2023. She has led high-impact litigation efforts in regulatory, competition, and IP matters, consistently aligning legal strategy with business objectives.
Her international academic background strengthened her strategic perspective, while her time in prestigious law firms refined her ability to deliver tailored, business-oriented legal solutions. In her roles within global companies, Luiza became known for elevating the Legal function as a value-adding partner and trusted advisor.
Beyond her legal practice, she is deeply committed to leadership and mentorship, guiding emerging professionals and serving as a mentor with the Women in Law Mentoring Association in Brazil. As a CONAR counselor, she contributes to shaping advertising and regulatory standards. Luiza’s career reflects excellence, innovation, and meaningful impact within the legal field.
David H. Haft
Managing Shareholder, David H. Haft, P.A.
David H. Haft brings over a decade of experience navigating the complex landscape of business and commercial litigation, with a deep focus on shareholder disputes, real estate litigation, taxation matters, and bankruptcy related issues. He is widely recognized for his ability to manage and resolve high stakes commercial conflicts, including critical bet the company cases, trade secrets protection, commercial arbitration, insolvency litigation, and claims involving breach of fiduciary duty and fraud.
David represents a diverse international clientele spanning regions from Israel to the Dominican Republic, offering innovative legal strategies tailored to protect and advance their interests. His approach emphasizes the seamless integration of strategic planning and corporate structuring, enabling clients to operate securely while mitigating risk.
Alongside his litigation practice, David serves as outside general counsel to numerous small business clients. In this role, he provides comprehensive guidance on corporate formation and governance, taxation, succession planning, risk management, intellectual property rights, employment matters, and real estate concerns. His client portfolio includes multistate commercial real estate developers, lenders, health care companies, CBD related businesses, investors, fraud victims, and real estate organizations.
David’s commitment to excellence and strategic foresight positions him as a trusted advocate and a respected leader in the legal community.
David H. Haft brings over a decade of experience navigating the complex landscape of business and commercial litigation, with a deep focus on shareholder disputes, real estate litigation, taxation matters, and bankruptcy related issues. He is widely recognized for his ability to manage and resolve high stakes commercial conflicts, including critical bet the company cases, trade secrets protection, commercial arbitration, insolvency litigation, and claims involving breach of fiduciary duty and fraud.
David represents a diverse international clientele spanning regions from Israel to the Dominican Republic, offering innovative legal strategies tailored to protect and advance their interests. His approach emphasizes the seamless integration of strategic planning and corporate structuring, enabling clients to operate securely while mitigating risk.
Alongside his litigation practice, David serves as outside general counsel to numerous small business clients. In this role, he provides comprehensive guidance on corporate formation and governance, taxation, succession planning, risk management, intellectual property rights, employment matters, and real estate concerns. His client portfolio includes multistate commercial real estate developers, lenders, health care companies, CBD related businesses, investors, fraud victims, and real estate organizations.
David’s commitment to excellence and strategic foresight positions him as a trusted advocate and a respected leader in the legal community.
Adrián Pérez-Pastrana
Senior Associate at Cuesta Campos y Asociados, S.C.
Adrián is a Senior Associate in Labor and Employment practice group, advising national and foreign companies, particularly in the automotive, manufacturing, and electronics sectors. His practice focuses on mitigating client risk through strategic counsel on complex matters like collective bargaining, subcontracting compliance, and employer substitution processes. Adrián is also skilled in developing defensive strategies for labor inspections, conciliation hearings, and judicial procedures, ensuring clients are protected from potential sanctions.
He has more than 15 years of experience as labor and employment practitioner lawyer with the following representative matters:
Analysis and execution of preventive strategies in order to comply with Mexican labor regulations. Through prevention, he has helped companies to obtain distinctions such as “Best Place to work”.
Analysis of the legal structure of Outsourcing/ Insourcing schemes to determine if they are in compliance with Labor provisions, as well as the criteria of Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice.
Legal consultancy and representation of national and transnational companies with operations in various States of Mexico including strategies in high-impact litigation.
Legal counsel, implementation and review of strategies for hiring personnel, and termination of labor relationships, including those of high-level executives of national and transnational companies.
Participations in several forums organized by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Regular attendance at conferences both national and international forums organized by several societies.
Degrees
Universidad La Salle (Mexico City)
Law Degree, 2007-2011
Escuela Libre de Derecho (Mexico City)
Postgraduate studies: Labor and Employment Law, 2013-2015
Instituto de Posgrado en Derecho (Mexico City)
Labor procedural law and the new oral litigation process Diploma, 2020-2021
Publications
Co-author “Propuestas de Reformas a la Ley Federal del Trabajo” published by Tirant lo Blanch, coordinated jointly by the Escuela Libre de Derecho and Armando Sánchez Barrio. Mexico 2016.
“Challenges of Telework in Mexico” published by the International Society for Labor & Social Security Law at the “XXIII World Congress” Lima, Perú, September 2021.
Co-author “Abandono de Trabajo” published by Escuela Libre de Derecho, Boletín Jurídico Práctico, Colegio de Derecho Laboral, Num. 5, May 2024.
Adrián is a Senior Associate in Labor and Employment practice group, advising national and foreign companies, particularly in the automotive, manufacturing, and electronics sectors. His practice focuses on mitigating client risk through strategic counsel on complex matters like collective bargaining, subcontracting compliance, and employer substitution processes. Adrián is also skilled in developing defensive strategies for labor inspections, conciliation hearings, and judicial procedures, ensuring clients are protected from potential sanctions.
He has more than 15 years of experience as labor and employment practitioner lawyer with the following representative matters:
Analysis and execution of preventive strategies in order to comply with Mexican labor regulations. Through prevention, he has helped companies to obtain distinctions such as “Best Place to work”.
Analysis of the legal structure of Outsourcing/ Insourcing schemes to determine if they are in compliance with Labor provisions, as well as the criteria of Mexico’s Supreme Court of Justice.
Legal consultancy and representation of national and transnational companies with operations in various States of Mexico including strategies in high-impact litigation.
Legal counsel, implementation and review of strategies for hiring personnel, and termination of labor relationships, including those of high-level executives of national and transnational companies.
Participations in several forums organized by the Swiss Chamber of Commerce and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce.
Regular attendance at conferences both national and international forums organized by several societies.
Degrees
Universidad La Salle (Mexico City)
Law Degree, 2007-2011
Escuela Libre de Derecho (Mexico City)
Postgraduate studies: Labor and Employment Law, 2013-2015
Instituto de Posgrado en Derecho (Mexico City)
Labor procedural law and the new oral litigation process Diploma, 2020-2021
Publications
Co-author “Propuestas de Reformas a la Ley Federal del Trabajo” published by Tirant lo Blanch, coordinated jointly by the Escuela Libre de Derecho and Armando Sánchez Barrio. Mexico 2016.
“Challenges of Telework in Mexico” published by the International Society for Labor & Social Security Law at the “XXIII World Congress” Lima, Perú, September 2021.
Co-author “Abandono de Trabajo” published by Escuela Libre de Derecho, Boletín Jurídico Práctico, Colegio de Derecho Laboral, Num. 5, May 2024.
Hernán Simó
Senior & Managing Attorney Law Offices of Matthew C. Mullhofer
Hernán Simó is a globally trained attorney and legal innovator with a distinguished career spanning Argentina and the United States. He graduated with top honors from Universidad Nacional de Cuyo School of Law (LL.B., 2013) and later earned an MBA from ENEB Barcelona (2017) with a Cum Laude Distinction to Academic Excellence and an LL.M. from University of Dayton School of Law (2022) with a GPA of 4.11. After earning his LL.M., he became Program Ambassador for the Online LL.M. Program at UDSL, mentoring foreign-trained attorneys and fostering global engagement in U.S. legal education. Hernán served as Civil Prosecutor for the State of Mendoza from 2018 to 2023, where he led Argentina’s first civil asset forfeiture case—setting a national precedent in anti-corruption litigation.
In the U.S., he passed the California Bar Exam on his first attempt and now serves as Senior Associate Attorney and Case Manager at a Newport Beach law firm, handling complex civil, employment, real property, probate and family law matters. He has also taught Real Property and Tort Law at Universidad Nacional de Cuyo and Universidad del Aconcagua, and currently works as a California Essay Grader for Themis Bar Prep.
With a specialization in Coaching and Neurolinguistic Programming, Hernán integrates emotional intelligence, strategic management, and AI-driven innovation into legal practice—advancing justice not only as a system, but as one of humanity’s deepest desires.
Hernán Simó is a globally trained attorney and legal innovator with a distinguished career spanning Argentina and the United States. He graduated with top honors from Universidad Nacional de Cuyo School of Law (LL.B., 2013) and later earned an MBA from ENEB Barcelona (2017) with a Cum Laude Distinction to Academic Excellence and an LL.M. from University of Dayton School of Law (2022) with a GPA of 4.11. After earning his LL.M., he became Program Ambassador for the Online LL.M. Program at UDSL, mentoring foreign-trained attorneys and fostering global engagement in U.S. legal education. Hernán served as Civil Prosecutor for the State of Mendoza from 2018 to 2023, where he led Argentina’s first civil asset forfeiture case—setting a national precedent in anti-corruption litigation.
In the U.S., he passed the California Bar Exam on his first attempt and now serves as Senior Associate Attorney and Case Manager at a Newport Beach law firm, handling complex civil, employment, real property, probate and family law matters. He has also taught Real Property and Tort Law at Universidad Nacional de Cuyo and Universidad del Aconcagua, and currently works as a California Essay Grader for Themis Bar Prep.
With a specialization in Coaching and Neurolinguistic Programming, Hernán integrates emotional intelligence, strategic management, and AI-driven innovation into legal practice—advancing justice not only as a system, but as one of humanity’s deepest desires.
Thiago Pamplona da Silva Müller
CEO & Partner Lux Carbon Standard & Koch, Müller, Azevedo & Loureiro Sociedade de Advogados
Thiago Müller is a lawyer with nearly two decades of experience. He is a founding partner of the law firm Koch, Müller, Azevedo & Loureiro Sociedade de Advogados, where he has extensive expertise in tax law and corporate law, with a current primary focus on anticipatory corporate governance. Today he drives carbon market innovation as CEO of Lux Carbon Standard (LuxCS) and is an Advisory Board Member of the Nature & Climate Academy at the Disruptive Futures Institute.
Thiago Müller is a lawyer with nearly two decades of experience. He is a founding partner of the law firm Koch, Müller, Azevedo & Loureiro Sociedade de Advogados, where he has extensive expertise in tax law and corporate law, with a current primary focus on anticipatory corporate governance. Today he drives carbon market innovation as CEO of Lux Carbon Standard (LuxCS) and is an Advisory Board Member of the Nature & Climate Academy at the Disruptive Futures Institute.
Estefania Rueda Garcia
Shareholder at Littler
Estefanía Rueda García is a distinguished labor law expert and Shareholder at Littler, where she has built a remarkable career advising national and multinational companies on complex employment matters. A graduate with honors of the Bachelor of Law from the prestigious Universidad Anáhuac México Norte, she further specialized with an LL.M. in Information Technology Law from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, equipping her with a unique perspective on the intersection of labor law, technology, and workplace innovation.
With over 13 years of dedicated experience, Estefanía has become a trusted advisor to organizations navigating the full spectrum of labor law challenges. Her expertise spans from the essentials of hiring and termination processes to cutting-edge issues such as integrating remote work models, leveraging new technologies in employment relationships, and fostering safe and equitable workplaces through the prevention of workplace violence and harassment.
In addition to her practice, Estefanía is a thought leader and prolific author in her field. She is the author of the groundbreaking book Labor Law in Telework—a timely contribution in today’s evolving world of work—and co-author of Federal Labor Law Commented and Fundamental Labor Rights, both published by Editorial Tirant Lo Blanch. These works have cemented her reputation as a legal scholar who translates complex regulations into practical, accessible frameworks for employers and practitioners alike.
Highly regarded for her ability to combine academic insight with hands-on legal strategies, Estefanía frequently participates in forums, conferences, and industry discussions on the future of work, compliance, and labor innovation. Her voice is recognized not only for its depth of knowledge but also for its forward-looking vision of labor relations in an increasingly digital and globalized economy.
Estefanía Rueda García is a distinguished labor law expert and Shareholder at Littler, where she has built a remarkable career advising national and multinational companies on complex employment matters. A graduate with honors of the Bachelor of Law from the prestigious Universidad Anáhuac México Norte, she further specialized with an LL.M. in Information Technology Law from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland, equipping her with a unique perspective on the intersection of labor law, technology, and workplace innovation.
With over 13 years of dedicated experience, Estefanía has become a trusted advisor to organizations navigating the full spectrum of labor law challenges. Her expertise spans from the essentials of hiring and termination processes to cutting-edge issues such as integrating remote work models, leveraging new technologies in employment relationships, and fostering safe and equitable workplaces through the prevention of workplace violence and harassment.
In addition to her practice, Estefanía is a thought leader and prolific author in her field. She is the author of the groundbreaking book Labor Law in Telework—a timely contribution in today’s evolving world of work—and co-author of Federal Labor Law Commented and Fundamental Labor Rights, both published by Editorial Tirant Lo Blanch. These works have cemented her reputation as a legal scholar who translates complex regulations into practical, accessible frameworks for employers and practitioners alike.
Highly regarded for her ability to combine academic insight with hands-on legal strategies, Estefanía frequently participates in forums, conferences, and industry discussions on the future of work, compliance, and labor innovation. Her voice is recognized not only for its depth of knowledge but also for its forward-looking vision of labor relations in an increasingly digital and globalized economy.
FERNANDA DORNELLAS GONDIN DA FONSECA
Head of Legal at Teles Pires Transmission Line - SGBH
Maria Fernanda Gondin da Fonseca is an accomplished Brazilian lawyer with more than fifteen years of experience in the energy sector. She holds a Law Degree from Universidade Federal Fluminense and an MBA in Management Executive from Ohio University, and she is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology to deepen her understanding of human behavior and decision making. She was first called to the Bar in 2008 by the Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil.
Maria Fernanda serves as the Head of Legal at Teles Pires Transmission Line SGBH, a State Grid Brazil subsidiary. In this role, she leads a multidisciplinary team overseeing corporate, regulatory, compliance and environmental matters across multiple jurisdictions. Her key practice areas include dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and environmental law. She has successfully led high stakes and multi jurisdictional cases involving complex contracts, regulatory challenges and strategic negotiations, significantly reducing corporate exposure while strengthening governance.
She has designed and implemented comprehensive compliance programs that elevated regulatory standards within the energy industry and contributed to establishing benchmarks in sustainable and ethical business practices. Known for her innovative mindset, she integrates legal expertise with business strategy, digital workflows and AI assisted processes. Her contributions extend beyond her organization through mentoring, knowledge sharing and participation in international forums, helping shape a more collaborative, ethical and future ready global legal community.
Maria Fernanda Gondin da Fonseca is an accomplished Brazilian lawyer with more than fifteen years of experience in the energy sector. She holds a Law Degree from Universidade Federal Fluminense and an MBA in Management Executive from Ohio University, and she is currently pursuing a degree in Psychology to deepen her understanding of human behavior and decision making. She was first called to the Bar in 2008 by the Ordem dos Advogados do Brasil.
Maria Fernanda serves as the Head of Legal at Teles Pires Transmission Line SGBH, a State Grid Brazil subsidiary. In this role, she leads a multidisciplinary team overseeing corporate, regulatory, compliance and environmental matters across multiple jurisdictions. Her key practice areas include dispute resolution, regulatory compliance and environmental law. She has successfully led high stakes and multi jurisdictional cases involving complex contracts, regulatory challenges and strategic negotiations, significantly reducing corporate exposure while strengthening governance.
She has designed and implemented comprehensive compliance programs that elevated regulatory standards within the energy industry and contributed to establishing benchmarks in sustainable and ethical business practices. Known for her innovative mindset, she integrates legal expertise with business strategy, digital workflows and AI assisted processes. Her contributions extend beyond her organization through mentoring, knowledge sharing and participation in international forums, helping shape a more collaborative, ethical and future ready global legal community.
Audrey Mikkelsen-Löth
Chief Legal Officer, Klimber Latam Corp
Audrey brings more than ten years of experience in the private sector and a solid technological profile. Since she joined Klimber in 2021 as in-house counsel, her convictions and values led her to head the Legal Department, where she safeguards the integrity of contractual audits -internal and external-, upholds standards of legal excellence and fosters high-impact strategic alliances that drive the company's growth. She holds a degree in Journalism, a law degree from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and a PhD in Law with a specialization in Intellectual Property and Technology. During the five years she worked in London, she obtained a diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance and collaborated in a prestigious Silver Circle firm. In addition, she deepened her knowledge of the insurance sector through executive studies at the IAE Business School.
Audrey brings more than ten years of experience in the private sector and a solid technological profile. Since she joined Klimber in 2021 as in-house counsel, her convictions and values led her to head the Legal Department, where she safeguards the integrity of contractual audits -internal and external-, upholds standards of legal excellence and fosters high-impact strategic alliances that drive the company's growth. She holds a degree in Journalism, a law degree from Universidad Torcuato Di Tella and a PhD in Law with a specialization in Intellectual Property and Technology. During the five years she worked in London, she obtained a diploma in Governance, Risk & Compliance and collaborated in a prestigious Silver Circle firm. In addition, she deepened her knowledge of the insurance sector through executive studies at the IAE Business School.
Paula Arrivabene Maino
Senior Associate, Pinheiro Neto Advogados
Paula Arrivabene Maino is a highly accomplished corporate real estate attorney with over a decade of experience at Pinheiro Neto Advogados (PNA), the most recognized law firm in Brazil and Latin America. She began her career at PNA in 2011 as an intern in the real estate practice and became an associate in 2014 after passing the Brazilian Bar Exam. Throughout her career, she has played a key role in high-impact cross-border transactions, developing deep expertise in real estate acquisitions, structured investments, rural property transactions, and large-scale urban development projects.
Paula holds an LL.M. in Contracts from Insper (2017), where her thesis was selected for publication by Editora Almedina, and she has co-authored several real estate articles for PNA. In 2022, she earned an LL.M. from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and a business certificate from IE Business School, expanding her global perspective and strengthening her work with international clients. She later completed a Specialization in Real Estate Law at Insper (2024).
Her experience spans complex negotiations, due diligence, financing structures, hospitality and tourism developments, and technology infrastructure projects. Known for her pragmatic and innovation-driven approach, Paula combines legal precision, strategic insight, and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver forward-looking solutions in an evolving legal and business landscape.
Paula Arrivabene Maino is a highly accomplished corporate real estate attorney with over a decade of experience at Pinheiro Neto Advogados (PNA), the most recognized law firm in Brazil and Latin America. She began her career at PNA in 2011 as an intern in the real estate practice and became an associate in 2014 after passing the Brazilian Bar Exam. Throughout her career, she has played a key role in high-impact cross-border transactions, developing deep expertise in real estate acquisitions, structured investments, rural property transactions, and large-scale urban development projects.
Paula holds an LL.M. in Contracts from Insper (2017), where her thesis was selected for publication by Editora Almedina, and she has co-authored several real estate articles for PNA. In 2022, she earned an LL.M. from Northwestern Pritzker School of Law and a business certificate from IE Business School, expanding her global perspective and strengthening her work with international clients. She later completed a Specialization in Real Estate Law at Insper (2024).
Her experience spans complex negotiations, due diligence, financing structures, hospitality and tourism developments, and technology infrastructure projects. Known for her pragmatic and innovation-driven approach, Paula combines legal precision, strategic insight, and multidisciplinary collaboration to deliver forward-looking solutions in an evolving legal and business landscape.
NADIA MARCELA MIRA ROSA
Compliance Manager, BITCAPITAL SOLUTIONS, S.A DE C.V
Nadia Marcela Mira Rosa is a Salvadoran lawyer and notary with over 15 years of experience in the financial and legal sectors. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Finance and currently serves as Compliance Manager at a cryptoasset and digital services provider. Her work focuses on regulatory risk management, AML/CFT compliance, and developing frameworks for responsible innovation in the fintech space.
Throughout her career, she has remained passionate about merging law, technology, and ethics to create secure and transparent financial environments. She is certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA) by FIBA and has been recognized as one of the most impactful female lawyers in El Salvador by Derecho y Negocios magazine.
Beyond her professional roles, she is also a university professor and an advocate for financial education, inclusion, and female leadership. She strongly believes in the power of integrity, knowledge, and collaboration to shape the future of compliance and digital regulation in Latin America.
Nadia Marcela Mira Rosa is a Salvadoran lawyer and notary with over 15 years of experience in the financial and legal sectors. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Finance and currently serves as Compliance Manager at a cryptoasset and digital services provider. Her work focuses on regulatory risk management, AML/CFT compliance, and developing frameworks for responsible innovation in the fintech space.
Throughout her career, she has remained passionate about merging law, technology, and ethics to create secure and transparent financial environments. She is certified as an Anti-Money Laundering Certified Associate (AMLCA) by FIBA and has been recognized as one of the most impactful female lawyers in El Salvador by Derecho y Negocios magazine.
Beyond her professional roles, she is also a university professor and an advocate for financial education, inclusion, and female leadership. She strongly believes in the power of integrity, knowledge, and collaboration to shape the future of compliance and digital regulation in Latin America.
Oscar Portocarrero Mena
Senior Partner at Portocarrero y Guerrero SC
Oscar Portocarrero Mena, was born on September 16, 1994, in the State of Mexico, entered the Faculty of Law of UNAM in 2013, the same year he began his legal practice at the office of Licenciado Jesús Salgado Quiroz +, after which he was at various law firms such as
Santillana Hintze and Associates, CYCA Lawyers, among others, and the experience he
gained helped him to open along with his partner José Maximiliano Guerrero the legal firm
Portocarrero and Guerrero S.C. Oscar has Diplomas in Oral Trials, Civil Law, Family Law,
Amparo Trials, Human Rights, concluded his Master's in Civil Law, has taught classes in the
Graduate Division of FES Aragón and the Technological University of Mexico, has given
some conferences at FES Aragón, INBAL, IMEF, IFXExpo, in some Political Parties and
educational institutions. His visibility began by leading the office that represents various
former employees of ABC Airlines, following the massive and unjustified layoffs carried out by the airline and for creating the corporate legal evaluation system, which he uses in
Portocarrero and Guerrero, to detect the red flags of his clients.
Oscar Portocarrero Mena, was born on September 16, 1994, in the State of Mexico, entered the Faculty of Law of UNAM in 2013, the same year he began his legal practice at the office of Licenciado Jesús Salgado Quiroz +, after which he was at various law firms such as
Santillana Hintze and Associates, CYCA Lawyers, among others, and the experience he
gained helped him to open along with his partner José Maximiliano Guerrero the legal firm
Portocarrero and Guerrero S.C. Oscar has Diplomas in Oral Trials, Civil Law, Family Law,
Amparo Trials, Human Rights, concluded his Master's in Civil Law, has taught classes in the
Graduate Division of FES Aragón and the Technological University of Mexico, has given
some conferences at FES Aragón, INBAL, IMEF, IFXExpo, in some Political Parties and
educational institutions. His visibility began by leading the office that represents various
former employees of ABC Airlines, following the massive and unjustified layoffs carried out by the airline and for creating the corporate legal evaluation system, which he uses in
Portocarrero and Guerrero, to detect the red flags of his clients.
Ana Carolina Vieira de Freitas
Legal Director at Mundial Imigração e Soluções Internacionais
Ana Carolina Vieira de Freitas is a Brazilian-qualified lawyer, Co-founder and Legal Director of Mundial Imigração e Soluções Internacionais, a leading Global Mobility, International Solutions and Immigration Brazilian company that just opened its U.S branch Mundial International Solutions Coporation. With over 15 years of experience and a postgraduate specialization in International Law, Ana Carolina is renowned for crafting strategic, cross-border legal solutions that integrate multiple areas of law across jurisdictions.
Portuguese native speaker, fluente in English, German, and Spanish, she has lived and studied abroad, at the University in Oxford (Legal English & Practice) and in Germany (to attend International Law Master’s subjects). Ana is particularly recognized for her work in complex immigration cases, including statelessness, humanitarian protection, and international corporate transfers for the biggest multi-national firms in Brazil.
Under her leadership, the firm achieved a great revenue increase , expanding its reach to over 40 countries and more than 80,000 followers across digital platforms. She has authored legal opinions for foreign governments and led high-impact pro bono cases. he is actively involved in law-related events and networking opportunities. Her focus is on performing her work while informing and educating her followers about what she does.
Her mission is to build legal bridges and restore dignity through globally connected solutions.
Ana Carolina Vieira de Freitas is a Brazilian-qualified lawyer, Co-founder and Legal Director of Mundial Imigração e Soluções Internacionais, a leading Global Mobility, International Solutions and Immigration Brazilian company that just opened its U.S branch Mundial International Solutions Coporation. With over 15 years of experience and a postgraduate specialization in International Law, Ana Carolina is renowned for crafting strategic, cross-border legal solutions that integrate multiple areas of law across jurisdictions.
Portuguese native speaker, fluente in English, German, and Spanish, she has lived and studied abroad, at the University in Oxford (Legal English & Practice) and in Germany (to attend International Law Master’s subjects). Ana is particularly recognized for her work in complex immigration cases, including statelessness, humanitarian protection, and international corporate transfers for the biggest multi-national firms in Brazil.
Under her leadership, the firm achieved a great revenue increase , expanding its reach to over 40 countries and more than 80,000 followers across digital platforms. She has authored legal opinions for foreign governments and led high-impact pro bono cases. he is actively involved in law-related events and networking opportunities. Her focus is on performing her work while informing and educating her followers about what she does.
Her mission is to build legal bridges and restore dignity through globally connected solutions.
Antonio Villela
Head Legal Product and Commercial at Uber México
Antonio is a legal executive with over 15 years of experience in leading comprehensive legal functions within dynamic, highly regulated, and cross-border environments throughout Mexico and Latin America. He is recognized for his ability to enable digital innovation while upholding compliance, risk management, and regulatory alignment.
Currently, as Head of Legal Product & Commercial at Uber Mexico, Antonio leads legal product & commercial strategies for Uber’s most complex verticals in Mexico providing advice on products, strategic partnerships, and operational risk. He’s responsible for managing and developing a high-performing legal team in a fast-paced environment. His achievements at Uber include launching Uber products in multiple jurisdictions and championing legal process automation to enhance team efficiency. He also served as the local D&I Leader for UberAble Mexico, promoting inclusion.
Prior to Uber, Antonio held various legal roles at Daimler Mexico, where he advised across business units on commercial, litigation, and regulatory matters, led the implementation of data protection frameworks, dealership network relationships and oversaw the litigation portfolio.
Antonio's expertise spans legal team leadership, product and commercial legal counseling, cross-border legal advice (LATAM) and legal tech. He holds a Master in LegalTech from Universidad de Salamanca and a JD from ITESM Campus Santa Fe.
Antonio is a legal executive with over 15 years of experience in leading comprehensive legal functions within dynamic, highly regulated, and cross-border environments throughout Mexico and Latin America. He is recognized for his ability to enable digital innovation while upholding compliance, risk management, and regulatory alignment.
Currently, as Head of Legal Product & Commercial at Uber Mexico, Antonio leads legal product & commercial strategies for Uber’s most complex verticals in Mexico providing advice on products, strategic partnerships, and operational risk. He’s responsible for managing and developing a high-performing legal team in a fast-paced environment. His achievements at Uber include launching Uber products in multiple jurisdictions and championing legal process automation to enhance team efficiency. He also served as the local D&I Leader for UberAble Mexico, promoting inclusion.
Prior to Uber, Antonio held various legal roles at Daimler Mexico, where he advised across business units on commercial, litigation, and regulatory matters, led the implementation of data protection frameworks, dealership network relationships and oversaw the litigation portfolio.
Antonio's expertise spans legal team leadership, product and commercial legal counseling, cross-border legal advice (LATAM) and legal tech. He holds a Master in LegalTech from Universidad de Salamanca and a JD from ITESM Campus Santa Fe.
Lucas Fulanete Gonçalves Bento
Partner at Thielmann Advogados
Lucas F. G. Bento is a Lawyer with a strong background in Finance and Business, graduated at the University of São Paulo (USP), with international academic experience at the University of Illinois and the University of Chicago (USA). Holds postgraduate training in Commercial Law (master’s level) from USP and a Ph.D. (juris doctor – awarded cum laude) in Corporate Law and Capital Markets at the University of Hamburg, Germany.
Experienced in capital markets advisory, corporate (M&A) and commercial transaction structuring, debt structuring, and business development. Skilled in dispute resolution, with a track record in both domestic and international arbitration, as well as in administrative and enforcement proceedings before the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and the National Financial System (SFN).
Thielmann Advogados was founded in 2018, born from its partners’ shared vision of supporting companies and individuals through a new approach to legal practice—one that is close, efficient, sophisticated, and trustworthy.
Comprising experienced and dynamic professionals, the firm provides legal services with a multidisciplinary perspective, developing comprehensive solutions to complex challenges.
We advise both Brazilian and international clients across a wide range of economic sectors and from various regions of Brazil and around the world, always committed to technical excellence and the highest standard of client service.
Lucas F. G. Bento is a Lawyer with a strong background in Finance and Business, graduated at the University of São Paulo (USP), with international academic experience at the University of Illinois and the University of Chicago (USA). Holds postgraduate training in Commercial Law (master’s level) from USP and a Ph.D. (juris doctor – awarded cum laude) in Corporate Law and Capital Markets at the University of Hamburg, Germany.
Experienced in capital markets advisory, corporate (M&A) and commercial transaction structuring, debt structuring, and business development. Skilled in dispute resolution, with a track record in both domestic and international arbitration, as well as in administrative and enforcement proceedings before the Brazilian Securities and Exchange Commission (CVM) and the National Financial System (SFN).
Thielmann Advogados was founded in 2018, born from its partners’ shared vision of supporting companies and individuals through a new approach to legal practice—one that is close, efficient, sophisticated, and trustworthy.
Comprising experienced and dynamic professionals, the firm provides legal services with a multidisciplinary perspective, developing comprehensive solutions to complex challenges.
We advise both Brazilian and international clients across a wide range of economic sectors and from various regions of Brazil and around the world, always committed to technical excellence and the highest standard of client service.
Alfredo Navas Duarte
Co-Managing Partner, ECIJA El Salvador
Alfredo Navas Duarte is the Managing Partner of his firm and a prominent lawyer specializing in technology law. His focus areas include cybersecurity, LegalTech, and intellectual property, which are key areas in the modern digital environment.
His professional approach uniquely combines technical and legal knowledge to offer advanced solutions that protect digital assets and foster technological innovation. As a distinguished technology law specialist, he has concentrated his practice on advising startups, dedicating significant time to their corporate structuring and capital raising. Due to this specialization, he frequently serves these companies as their Data Protection Officer.
Alfredo dedicates a large part of his practice to Intellectual Property (IP) and TMT law (Telecommunications, Media, and Technology). His long-term relationships with clients often stem from being with them from the beginning of their operations, helping them plan the intellectual property systems they implement. This includes all aspects of crypto, blockchain, and data privacy. He is known as a highly creative lawyer who develops strategies that enable clients to grow through the use of intangible services to add value via meaningful campaigns.
Throughout his career, he has received various nominations from prestigious legal directories, both locally and internationally. These include:
1. Recognition in "Los 45 de 45 Región" (Revista Derecho y Negocios and The Lawyer)
2. Intellectual Property (Latin Lawyer 250)
3. Lawyer of the Year (Derecho y Negocios)
4. Banking and Finance TIER 3 (Legal 500)
5. Intellectual Property TIER 4 (Legal 500)
He also serves as Regulatory, Compliance, and Technology Partner.
Alfredo Navas Duarte is the Managing Partner of his firm and a prominent lawyer specializing in technology law. His focus areas include cybersecurity, LegalTech, and intellectual property, which are key areas in the modern digital environment.
His professional approach uniquely combines technical and legal knowledge to offer advanced solutions that protect digital assets and foster technological innovation. As a distinguished technology law specialist, he has concentrated his practice on advising startups, dedicating significant time to their corporate structuring and capital raising. Due to this specialization, he frequently serves these companies as their Data Protection Officer.
Alfredo dedicates a large part of his practice to Intellectual Property (IP) and TMT law (Telecommunications, Media, and Technology). His long-term relationships with clients often stem from being with them from the beginning of their operations, helping them plan the intellectual property systems they implement. This includes all aspects of crypto, blockchain, and data privacy. He is known as a highly creative lawyer who develops strategies that enable clients to grow through the use of intangible services to add value via meaningful campaigns.
Throughout his career, he has received various nominations from prestigious legal directories, both locally and internationally. These include:
1. Recognition in "Los 45 de 45 Región" (Revista Derecho y Negocios and The Lawyer)
2. Intellectual Property (Latin Lawyer 250)
3. Lawyer of the Year (Derecho y Negocios)
4. Banking and Finance TIER 3 (Legal 500)
5. Intellectual Property TIER 4 (Legal 500)
He also serves as Regulatory, Compliance, and Technology Partner.
Bruno Yudi Soares Koga
Partner at Bruno Koga Advocacia
Ph.D. in Constitutional Law and Master in Law, Justice, and Development from IDP. Specialist in Criminal Law (ABDCONST), Specialist in Advocacy in Digital Law and Data Protection (EBRADI), Master in Business Economics (FGV/EESP), and Specialist in Business Law (FGV/EDSP). Author of the books Persuasive Technologies, Personalized Pricing, and Reflections of the Welfare State in Private Law. Contributed with chapters in the books Brazilian Civil Procedure and Law and Economics in the Northeast. Author of articles published in academic journals. Former professor of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) course in the MBA programs in Big Data, Business Analytics, and Business Management, and in the MBA in Big Data and Applied Data Science in the Public Sector at IDP/DF. He also taught undergraduate courses at Universidade Santo Amaro (UNISA) in the subjects of General Theory of Business and Companies, Civil Law, Civil Procedure Law, and Labor Procedure Law.
Ph.D. in Constitutional Law and Master in Law, Justice, and Development from IDP. Specialist in Criminal Law (ABDCONST), Specialist in Advocacy in Digital Law and Data Protection (EBRADI), Master in Business Economics (FGV/EESP), and Specialist in Business Law (FGV/EDSP). Author of the books Persuasive Technologies, Personalized Pricing, and Reflections of the Welfare State in Private Law. Contributed with chapters in the books Brazilian Civil Procedure and Law and Economics in the Northeast. Author of articles published in academic journals. Former professor of the General Data Protection Law (LGPD) course in the MBA programs in Big Data, Business Analytics, and Business Management, and in the MBA in Big Data and Applied Data Science in the Public Sector at IDP/DF. He also taught undergraduate courses at Universidade Santo Amaro (UNISA) in the subjects of General Theory of Business and Companies, Civil Law, Civil Procedure Law, and Labor Procedure Law.
Douglas Cohen
In-House Lawyer at Uber
Douglas Cohen Moreira is a Brazilian lawyer with over a decade of experience in regulatory law, technology, and innovation. He currently serves as Senior Counsel, Regulatory at Uber Brazil, where he leads the regulatory team responsible for supporting mobility and delivery products across the country. His work involves shaping legal strategies in highly dynamic and evolving regulatory environments.
Douglas specializes in navigating complex legal frameworks and providing strategic counsel in contexts where traditional legal structures often fall short. His in-house approach is grounded in legal creativity, business understanding, and a proactive mindset aimed at enabling innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance.
He holds a law degree from PUC-SP, along with postgraduate specializations in Intellectual Property and New Business (FGV) and Digital Law (ITS-Rio). He regularly follows global legal developments in platform regulation, competition, and digital transformation.
Douglas Cohen Moreira is a Brazilian lawyer with over a decade of experience in regulatory law, technology, and innovation. He currently serves as Senior Counsel, Regulatory at Uber Brazil, where he leads the regulatory team responsible for supporting mobility and delivery products across the country. His work involves shaping legal strategies in highly dynamic and evolving regulatory environments.
Douglas specializes in navigating complex legal frameworks and providing strategic counsel in contexts where traditional legal structures often fall short. His in-house approach is grounded in legal creativity, business understanding, and a proactive mindset aimed at enabling innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance.
He holds a law degree from PUC-SP, along with postgraduate specializations in Intellectual Property and New Business (FGV) and Digital Law (ITS-Rio). He regularly follows global legal developments in platform regulation, competition, and digital transformation.
Ernesto Hernández Muñoz
Senior Associate at Fisher Phillips
Ernesto Hernández has over a decade of experience in labor relations, employment law, and strategic labor consulting. His practice focuses on identifying and mitigating legal, reputational, financial, and operational risks across a wide range of industries, including pharmaceutical, manufacturing, energy, services, retail, and media.
He specializes in collective bargaining, workforce restructuring, labor audits, and regulatory compliance. He has successfully contributed to reducing labor liabilities and legal exposure through a preventive and proactive approach. In addition, he has led workshops and training sessions on labor compliance, data protection, and organizational change management.
Before joining Fisher Phillips, Ernesto served as a senior attorney in the Labor practice of a global Big Four professional services firm. There, he led the implementation of Mexico’s NOM-035 and also took on an additional role as Data Manager within the organization’s systems for information security, business continuity, and personal data protection.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Labor Law and Social Security, as well as certifications in Data Protection and Compliance with both the GDPR and Mexico’s Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties. He has also completed further studies in Business Law and recently earned a diploma from UNAM in Labor Law, Labor Justice, and Amparo.
His combined experience as both in-house counsel and external consultant gives him a comprehensive perspective, allowing him to deliver practical legal solutions aligned with the strategic and sustainability goals of organizations.
Ernesto Hernández has over a decade of experience in labor relations, employment law, and strategic labor consulting. His practice focuses on identifying and mitigating legal, reputational, financial, and operational risks across a wide range of industries, including pharmaceutical, manufacturing, energy, services, retail, and media.
He specializes in collective bargaining, workforce restructuring, labor audits, and regulatory compliance. He has successfully contributed to reducing labor liabilities and legal exposure through a preventive and proactive approach. In addition, he has led workshops and training sessions on labor compliance, data protection, and organizational change management.
Before joining Fisher Phillips, Ernesto served as a senior attorney in the Labor practice of a global Big Four professional services firm. There, he led the implementation of Mexico’s NOM-035 and also took on an additional role as Data Manager within the organization’s systems for information security, business continuity, and personal data protection.
He holds a Master’s Degree in Labor Law and Social Security, as well as certifications in Data Protection and Compliance with both the GDPR and Mexico’s Federal Law on the Protection of Personal Data Held by Private Parties. He has also completed further studies in Business Law and recently earned a diploma from UNAM in Labor Law, Labor Justice, and Amparo.
His combined experience as both in-house counsel and external consultant gives him a comprehensive perspective, allowing him to deliver practical legal solutions aligned with the strategic and sustainability goals of organizations.
Stephanie Hong
Senior Associate at Pinheiro Neto Advogados
Stephanie Hong specializes in investment funds and structured finance. She has extensive experience in sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions involving investment funds and comparable structures, with a particular focus on exchange-traded funds (ETFs), private equity funds (FIPs), receivables investment funds (FIDCs), and hedge funds (FIMs), among others. Her practice regularly involves representing Brazilian and international clients in structuring funds and investment vehicles, advising on corporate finance and project finance transactions, assisting with M&A deals, private equity and venture capital investments, and handling corporate law matters in general. She also advises financial and non-financial institutions, such as fund administrators, asset managers, distributors/broker-dealers, and other infrastructure market players (including advisers, custodians and rating entities), on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters. Stephanie holds an LLB degree and a master’s degree from the Universidade de São Paulo, as well as an LLM degree from the University of Chicago, and she worked as a foreign associate at Shin & Kim LLC (Seoul, South Korea).
Stephanie Hong specializes in investment funds and structured finance. She has extensive experience in sophisticated domestic and cross-border transactions involving investment funds and comparable structures, with a particular focus on exchange-traded funds (ETFs), private equity funds (FIPs), receivables investment funds (FIDCs), and hedge funds (FIMs), among others. Her practice regularly involves representing Brazilian and international clients in structuring funds and investment vehicles, advising on corporate finance and project finance transactions, assisting with M&A deals, private equity and venture capital investments, and handling corporate law matters in general. She also advises financial and non-financial institutions, such as fund administrators, asset managers, distributors/broker-dealers, and other infrastructure market players (including advisers, custodians and rating entities), on a broad range of regulatory and compliance matters. Stephanie holds an LLB degree and a master’s degree from the Universidade de São Paulo, as well as an LLM degree from the University of Chicago, and she worked as a foreign associate at Shin & Kim LLC (Seoul, South Korea).
MARIANA MANZANO MELENDEZ
Founding / Senior Partner at Manzano Abogados
Pedro Ramirez Conde
Compliance Expert at ufete
Pedro Ramírez Conde is a specialist in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), and regulatory risk management, with 12 years of experience designing, implementing, and evaluating compliance programs across traditional, emerging, and virtual asset financial sectors. He currently serves as Chief Compliance Officer at SitesCapital SA de CV, SOFOM, ENR, and as AML Of-Counsel at ASIMETRICS, a compliance advisory firm. He is also a Board Member of the ACAMS Mexico Chapter, part of the leading global association for financial crime prevention professionals.
He studied at the Faculty of Accounting and Administration at UNAM, and holds active certifications from the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) (2016; recertified in 2021) and ACAMS (2023).
His background includes work with SOFOMES, fintechs, money transmitters, banks, insurers, investment funds, and crypto-based companies. He has also developed compliance frameworks for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) under Mexican regulation.
Pedro has international experience with regulatory frameworks in the U.S., Canada, El Salvador, Colombia, Peru, the Dominican Republic, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.
Pedro Ramírez Conde is a specialist in Anti-Money Laundering (AML), Counter-Terrorism Financing (CTF), and regulatory risk management, with 12 years of experience designing, implementing, and evaluating compliance programs across traditional, emerging, and virtual asset financial sectors. He currently serves as Chief Compliance Officer at SitesCapital SA de CV, SOFOM, ENR, and as AML Of-Counsel at ASIMETRICS, a compliance advisory firm. He is also a Board Member of the ACAMS Mexico Chapter, part of the leading global association for financial crime prevention professionals.
He studied at the Faculty of Accounting and Administration at UNAM, and holds active certifications from the Mexican National Banking and Securities Commission (CNBV) (2016; recertified in 2021) and ACAMS (2023).
His background includes work with SOFOMES, fintechs, money transmitters, banks, insurers, investment funds, and crypto-based companies. He has also developed compliance frameworks for Designated Non-Financial Businesses and Professions (DNFBPs) under Mexican regulation.
Pedro has international experience with regulatory frameworks in the U.S., Canada, El Salvador, Colombia, Peru, the Dominican Republic, the European Union, and the United Kingdom.
Karen Beatriz Hernández Nolasco
Counsel at MIRAI Abogados
Karen is an attorney with a preventive approach, specialized in contracts and legal translations for clients across various business sectors, including commercial, goods and services, transportation and supply chain, textile, and financial industries.
She has more than ten years of experience in civil litigation which enables her to anticipate legal risks and structure contractual solutions that reduce clients’ legal exposure.
She holds a master’s degree from UNAM, focused on contracts within the commercial aviation sector, and has pursued additional legal training in Mexico and abroad. Her cross-industry experience includes aviation, fashion, beverage, and textile sectors, among others.
Key Achievements
1. Drafting, reviewing, and translating complex contracts with an international focus.
2. Litigation-informed perspective that enhances risk prevention in contract negotiation.
3. Comprehensive legal advice for national and multinational companies.
Practice Areas
1. Civil and Commercial Contracting
2. Legal Translation (Spanish–English / English–Spanish)
3. Strategic Civil Litigation
4. Regulatory Law
Industries Served
1. Technology and Digital Platforms
2. International Trade
Karen is an attorney with a preventive approach, specialized in contracts and legal translations for clients across various business sectors, including commercial, goods and services, transportation and supply chain, textile, and financial industries.
She has more than ten years of experience in civil litigation which enables her to anticipate legal risks and structure contractual solutions that reduce clients’ legal exposure.
She holds a master’s degree from UNAM, focused on contracts within the commercial aviation sector, and has pursued additional legal training in Mexico and abroad. Her cross-industry experience includes aviation, fashion, beverage, and textile sectors, among others.
Key Achievements
1. Drafting, reviewing, and translating complex contracts with an international focus.
2. Litigation-informed perspective that enhances risk prevention in contract negotiation.
3. Comprehensive legal advice for national and multinational companies.
Practice Areas
1. Civil and Commercial Contracting
2. Legal Translation (Spanish–English / English–Spanish)
3. Strategic Civil Litigation
4. Regulatory Law
Industries Served
1. Technology and Digital Platforms
2. International Trade
Emerging Category
Jessica Soledad Cáceres
Founder & CEO at Meta-Sentinel Consulting
Jessica Soledad Cáceres is a highly accomplished lawyer recognized for her extensive expertise in commercial law, regulatory compliance, and consumer protection. Her professional profile is strengthened by a solid foundation in financial law and a rigorous analytical approach rooted in the principles of law and economics. A firm believer in academic excellence, Jessica holds a Master’s degree in Law and Economics from the prestigious Torcuato Di Tella University (UTDT), one of Latin America’s leading institutions.
In the compliance field, Jessica has earned several distinguished certifications, including the International Certified Compliance Professional designation (UCEMA/IFCA) and the Leadership Professional in Ethics and Compliance certification (IAE Business School/ECI). She is also certified as an ISO 27001:2022 Internal Auditor (GCERTI), demonstrating her deep understanding of information security management systems and global regulatory standards. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in Financial Law at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), further strengthening her specialization and academic depth.
Jessica serves as a Senior Attorney at Romero Zapiola, Clusellas & Sluga Abogados, where she leverages her comprehensive legal training and multidisciplinary expertise to deliver strategic, high-value legal solutions. Her commitment to integrity, precision, and continuous growth positions her as a rising leader within the Latin American legal community.
Jessica Soledad Cáceres is a highly accomplished lawyer recognized for her extensive expertise in commercial law, regulatory compliance, and consumer protection. Her professional profile is strengthened by a solid foundation in financial law and a rigorous analytical approach rooted in the principles of law and economics. A firm believer in academic excellence, Jessica holds a Master’s degree in Law and Economics from the prestigious Torcuato Di Tella University (UTDT), one of Latin America’s leading institutions.
In the compliance field, Jessica has earned several distinguished certifications, including the International Certified Compliance Professional designation (UCEMA/IFCA) and the Leadership Professional in Ethics and Compliance certification (IAE Business School/ECI). She is also certified as an ISO 27001:2022 Internal Auditor (GCERTI), demonstrating her deep understanding of information security management systems and global regulatory standards. Currently, she is pursuing a PhD in Financial Law at the University of Buenos Aires (UBA), further strengthening her specialization and academic depth.
Jessica serves as a Senior Attorney at Romero Zapiola, Clusellas & Sluga Abogados, where she leverages her comprehensive legal training and multidisciplinary expertise to deliver strategic, high-value legal solutions. Her commitment to integrity, precision, and continuous growth positions her as a rising leader within the Latin American legal community.
Maria Claudia Sanchez M
Regional Counsel Americas for Ecuador, Colombia and Peru at SLB
Helen Rodrigues de Souza
Corporate Advisory Coordinator at TM Associados
Helen Rodrigues de Souza is a Brazilian corporate and litigation lawyer with a decade of experience, currently coordinating the Corporate Advisory Department at TM Associados. She advises on cross-border M&A, corporate contracts, succession planning, and strategic disputes, bringing together technical expertise and a business-focused perspective.
Her academic background combines law, taxation, and corporate strategy, with degrees and postgraduate studies from leading Brazilian institutions and international certifications, regarding human rights, data protection, and strategic litigation. This diverse foundation equips her to address complex corporate challenges with both legal depth and practical insight.
Beyond practice, Helen has contributed to key legal publications, including Estudos sobre a LGPD (Diadorim, 2022) and Tributação no Agronegócio (Lumen Juris, 2023). She also serves as General-Secretary of the OAB Jundiaí Business Law Committee, where she promotes continuous learning and collaborative knowledge-sharing.
Passionate about innovation, Helen is particularly interested in the use of artificial intelligence in legal practice, positioning herself at the intersection of tradition and technology in modern law.
Founded on May 1, 2014, TM Associados is a young, bold, and innovative law firm. The diversified full-service approach is focused on providing modern and specialized legal services to both national and international clients.
TM Associados professionals are passionate about the law and driven to transform businesses into legacies.
Helen Rodrigues de Souza is a Brazilian corporate and litigation lawyer with a decade of experience, currently coordinating the Corporate Advisory Department at TM Associados. She advises on cross-border M&A, corporate contracts, succession planning, and strategic disputes, bringing together technical expertise and a business-focused perspective.
Her academic background combines law, taxation, and corporate strategy, with degrees and postgraduate studies from leading Brazilian institutions and international certifications, regarding human rights, data protection, and strategic litigation. This diverse foundation equips her to address complex corporate challenges with both legal depth and practical insight.
Beyond practice, Helen has contributed to key legal publications, including Estudos sobre a LGPD (Diadorim, 2022) and Tributação no Agronegócio (Lumen Juris, 2023). She also serves as General-Secretary of the OAB Jundiaí Business Law Committee, where she promotes continuous learning and collaborative knowledge-sharing.
Passionate about innovation, Helen is particularly interested in the use of artificial intelligence in legal practice, positioning herself at the intersection of tradition and technology in modern law.
Founded on May 1, 2014, TM Associados is a young, bold, and innovative law firm. The diversified full-service approach is focused on providing modern and specialized legal services to both national and international clients.
TM Associados professionals are passionate about the law and driven to transform businesses into legacies.
WINNOW
CEO & Co-Founder - Chris Hilliard
Winnow Solutions, LLC is the developer of Winnow ®, a database-driven RegTech platform that provides subscribers with accurate topic-driven surveys and automated compliance change management. Winnow catalogs over 90,000 individual state and federal law requirements maintained by an experienced team of attorneys and professionals. Winnow delivers compliance solutions for mortgage, auto financing, credit cards, banking, privacy, cybersecurity, and more. Its recent Winnow AI addition provides lightning-fast answers to basic legal questions that leverage the attorney-reviewed content already in Winnow.
In 2025, Winnow was awarded Tech Team of the Year at the Banking Tech Awards USA. In 2024, Winnow was awarded Best RegTech Solution at the Finovate Awards and won in the Regulatory, Governance, and Compliance Technology category at the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards.
Winnow Solutions, LLC is the developer of Winnow ®, a database-driven RegTech platform that provides subscribers with accurate topic-driven surveys and automated compliance change management. Winnow catalogs over 90,000 individual state and federal law requirements maintained by an experienced team of attorneys and professionals. Winnow delivers compliance solutions for mortgage, auto financing, credit cards, banking, privacy, cybersecurity, and more. Its recent Winnow AI addition provides lightning-fast answers to basic legal questions that leverage the attorney-reviewed content already in Winnow.
In 2025, Winnow was awarded Tech Team of the Year at the Banking Tech Awards USA. In 2024, Winnow was awarded Best RegTech Solution at the Finovate Awards and won in the Regulatory, Governance, and Compliance Technology category at the Legalweek Leaders in Tech Law Awards.
Jose Joaquin Cabrera H.
Senior Associate at TRCM | Tapia Robles Cabrera Moreno
Jose Joaquin has nearly ten years of experience in litigation and transactional matters, and he is one of the few lawyers in Sonora, Mexico, positioned to serve foreign clients with business and property interests across the country. His experience spans various practice areas, including corporate, real estate, foreign investment, estate planning, mining, and related litigation.
As a Senior Associate at TRCM | Tapia Robles Cabrera Moreno, Jose Joaquin plays a key role in advancing the firm’s cross-border practice. TRCM, based in Hermosillo, Sonora, has built over 30 years of excellence in domestic and international litigation and transactional services.
Soon, Jose Joaquin will also be admitted to practice in California, United States, thereby achieving the very rare distinction of becoming a dual-qualified lawyer in Sonora. This imminent dual qualification reflects his commitment to bridging legal systems and providing seamless counsel for cross-border transactions and disputes.
With his international perspective and client-first approach, Jose Joaquin is both a professional shaping the future of cross-border services and a rising leader in the legal field.
Jose Joaquin earned his law degree from Facultad Libre de Derecho de Monterrey and his Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C.
Jose Joaquin has nearly ten years of experience in litigation and transactional matters, and he is one of the few lawyers in Sonora, Mexico, positioned to serve foreign clients with business and property interests across the country. His experience spans various practice areas, including corporate, real estate, foreign investment, estate planning, mining, and related litigation.
As a Senior Associate at TRCM | Tapia Robles Cabrera Moreno, Jose Joaquin plays a key role in advancing the firm’s cross-border practice. TRCM, based in Hermosillo, Sonora, has built over 30 years of excellence in domestic and international litigation and transactional services.
Soon, Jose Joaquin will also be admitted to practice in California, United States, thereby achieving the very rare distinction of becoming a dual-qualified lawyer in Sonora. This imminent dual qualification reflects his commitment to bridging legal systems and providing seamless counsel for cross-border transactions and disputes.
With his international perspective and client-first approach, Jose Joaquin is both a professional shaping the future of cross-border services and a rising leader in the legal field.
Jose Joaquin earned his law degree from Facultad Libre de Derecho de Monterrey and his Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree from Georgetown University Law Center in Washington, D.C.
María Fernanda Palacios
DEI Director at Grupo Bimbo
Maria Fernanda Palacios is a dedicated Mexican Human Rights Lawyer and DEI practitioner with a Masters Degree in Corporate Law and a decade of experience across the public and private sectors. Her career spans Human Rights Law, Labor Law, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, where she has consistently championed the protection of human dignity and the advancement of equitable opportunities.
She currently serves as the DEI Director at Grupo Bimbo, the largest baking company in the world. In this role, she leads national DEI strategy and oversees the companys internal whistleblower line. Through her vision and leadership, she strengthens a purpose driven organizational culture that fosters sustainable growth, supports diverse talent, and expands opportunities for historically underrepresented groups. Her work ensures full alignment with human rights principles while enhancing compliance and ethical performance.
With the support of a highly committed team, Maria Fernanda has elevated the companys employer brand and reputation, positioning Grupo Bimbo as a reference for best practices in disability inclusion and people centered organizational culture.
Her impact also extends to the public sector. She has served as Deputy Director at the Mexico City Human Rights Commission, co authored articles on human rights and value chains, and is a sought after speaker on inclusion, ethics, whistleblowing, sexual harassment, discrimination, and workplace violence.
Maria Fernanda Palacios is a dedicated Mexican Human Rights Lawyer and DEI practitioner with a Masters Degree in Corporate Law and a decade of experience across the public and private sectors. Her career spans Human Rights Law, Labor Law, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, where she has consistently championed the protection of human dignity and the advancement of equitable opportunities.
She currently serves as the DEI Director at Grupo Bimbo, the largest baking company in the world. In this role, she leads national DEI strategy and oversees the companys internal whistleblower line. Through her vision and leadership, she strengthens a purpose driven organizational culture that fosters sustainable growth, supports diverse talent, and expands opportunities for historically underrepresented groups. Her work ensures full alignment with human rights principles while enhancing compliance and ethical performance.
With the support of a highly committed team, Maria Fernanda has elevated the companys employer brand and reputation, positioning Grupo Bimbo as a reference for best practices in disability inclusion and people centered organizational culture.
Her impact also extends to the public sector. She has served as Deputy Director at the Mexico City Human Rights Commission, co authored articles on human rights and value chains, and is a sought after speaker on inclusion, ethics, whistleblowing, sexual harassment, discrimination, and workplace violence.
Nancy Nufio
Legal Manager at Castillo Hermanos
Nancy Nufio is an accomplished In-House Lawyer with over a decade of experience in Corporate and Intellectual Property Law, specializing in trademarks, administrative strategy, and cross-border legal management. She holds an LL.M. in Banking and Finance from Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala and currently serves as Legal Manager at Castillo Hermanos, one of the most prominent corporate groups in the region.
Nancy oversees one of Central America’s largest and most diverse intellectual property portfolios, managing more than 8,000 trademarks across 40 countries and over 10 industries. Her strategic leadership has been essential in defending and expanding global brand rights, integrating major acquisitions, and aligning legal frameworks with long-term business growth.
She is widely recognized for designing business-aligned IP systems, implementing legal scorecards that demonstrate measurable departmental impact, and championing efficient, budget-conscious dispute resolution methods that protect both brand integrity and corporate reputation.
Driven by innovation, Nancy has led automation initiatives and is advancing the integration of AI tools to streamline legal operations. Her contributions to the legal sector earned her recognition as one of the most impactful lawyers in Guatemala and El Salvador, featured among the prestigious list of 45 Lawyers Under 45, underscoring her influence and leadership in the region.
Nancy Nufio is an accomplished In-House Lawyer with over a decade of experience in Corporate and Intellectual Property Law, specializing in trademarks, administrative strategy, and cross-border legal management. She holds an LL.M. in Banking and Finance from Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala and currently serves as Legal Manager at Castillo Hermanos, one of the most prominent corporate groups in the region.
Nancy oversees one of Central America’s largest and most diverse intellectual property portfolios, managing more than 8,000 trademarks across 40 countries and over 10 industries. Her strategic leadership has been essential in defending and expanding global brand rights, integrating major acquisitions, and aligning legal frameworks with long-term business growth.
She is widely recognized for designing business-aligned IP systems, implementing legal scorecards that demonstrate measurable departmental impact, and championing efficient, budget-conscious dispute resolution methods that protect both brand integrity and corporate reputation.
Driven by innovation, Nancy has led automation initiatives and is advancing the integration of AI tools to streamline legal operations. Her contributions to the legal sector earned her recognition as one of the most impactful lawyers in Guatemala and El Salvador, featured among the prestigious list of 45 Lawyers Under 45, underscoring her influence and leadership in the region.
Raquel Gaytan Sanchez
Lawyer Licensed to Practice Law in Mexico
Over the past nine years, she has built her professional career as a lawyer within the manufacturing industry, an environment that constantly challenges and strengthens legal and strategic thinking. Her primary focus has been on contractual law and labor law, both of which she considers essential to the stability and growth of any industrial organization. Throughout this time, she has been responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts—commercial, civil, and employment-related—ensuring not only compliance with legal standards but also alignment with corporate objectives. In the labor sphere, she has managed individual and collective matters, regulatory audits, and legal proceedings, always with a preventive and practical approach aimed at reducing legal risk. One of the most rewarding aspects of her work has been helping companies operate with legal security and ethical integrity, particularly in industries where labor relations and operational contracts are both complex and constantly evolving. What drives her as a legal professional is the belief that law should not only protect but also enable business. She brings to every project a strong sense of responsibility, a strategic perspective, and a firm commitment to ethics and clarity in every decision. In March, she made the decision to leave the company that helped her grow as a lawyer and finally develop her own law firm with other lawyer colleagues who share her values and vision.
Over the past nine years, she has built her professional career as a lawyer within the manufacturing industry, an environment that constantly challenges and strengthens legal and strategic thinking. Her primary focus has been on contractual law and labor law, both of which she considers essential to the stability and growth of any industrial organization. Throughout this time, she has been responsible for drafting, reviewing, and negotiating a wide range of contracts—commercial, civil, and employment-related—ensuring not only compliance with legal standards but also alignment with corporate objectives. In the labor sphere, she has managed individual and collective matters, regulatory audits, and legal proceedings, always with a preventive and practical approach aimed at reducing legal risk. One of the most rewarding aspects of her work has been helping companies operate with legal security and ethical integrity, particularly in industries where labor relations and operational contracts are both complex and constantly evolving. What drives her as a legal professional is the belief that law should not only protect but also enable business. She brings to every project a strong sense of responsibility, a strategic perspective, and a firm commitment to ethics and clarity in every decision. In March, she made the decision to leave the company that helped her grow as a lawyer and finally develop her own law firm with other lawyer colleagues who share her values and vision.
Edmundo Berumen Leal
Lawyer at Von Wobeser y Sierra, S.C.
Edmundo Berumen is an associate at Von Wobeser y Sierra with over five years of experience in energy, infrastructure, and project development. He specializes in the development and financing of projects across gas, renewable energy, oil, airport, railway, port, and mining sectors. Edmundo has advised national and international companies on power purchase agreements (PPA), gas supply contracts, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts, public-private partnerships (PPP), and project financing agreements. His practice areas include Energy & Natural Resources and Banking & Finance. Edmundo holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Certificate in Financial Law from Georgetown University Law Center, a Master of International Affairs from Sciences Po Paris, a Diploma in Maritime Law from ITAM, and a Law Degree from Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua. He is fluent in Spanish and English.
Edmundo Berumen is an associate at Von Wobeser y Sierra with over five years of experience in energy, infrastructure, and project development. He specializes in the development and financing of projects across gas, renewable energy, oil, airport, railway, port, and mining sectors. Edmundo has advised national and international companies on power purchase agreements (PPA), gas supply contracts, engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) contracts, operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts, public-private partnerships (PPP), and project financing agreements. His practice areas include Energy & Natural Resources and Banking & Finance. Edmundo holds a Master of Laws (LL.M.) and Certificate in Financial Law from Georgetown University Law Center, a Master of International Affairs from Sciences Po Paris, a Diploma in Maritime Law from ITAM, and a Law Degree from Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua. He is fluent in Spanish and English.
Tasman Tam
Barrister-at-law, Bernacchi Chambers
Tasman is a barrister based in Hong Kong and practices predominantly in commercial litigation and arbitration, with an emphasis on contractual claims, civil fraud, cryptocurrency/virtual assets, contentious trust and fiduciary obligations, unjust enrichment, and injunctive and other equitable remedies. He is experienced in enforcing foreign judgments and arbitral awards before Hong Kong courts.
Tasman is a barrister based in Hong Kong and practices predominantly in commercial litigation and arbitration, with an emphasis on contractual claims, civil fraud, cryptocurrency/virtual assets, contentious trust and fiduciary obligations, unjust enrichment, and injunctive and other equitable remedies. He is experienced in enforcing foreign judgments and arbitral awards before Hong Kong courts.
Samara Ciglioni Tavares
Lawyer at Cescon Barrieu Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Samara Ciglioni Tavares is a Brazilian tax attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions and investment fund taxation. She provides strategic counsel on complex transactions, corporate reorganizations, and financial operations, with a focus on optimizing tax efficiency while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Samara has extensive experience in due diligence, data room reviews, and audit report preparation. She advises on transaction structuring, payment arrangements, and corporate reorganizations, combining technical expertise with practical commercial insight. Her clients include large technology companies and investment funds.
A graduate of the University of São Paulo Law School, she holds a post-graduate degree in Tax Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas and is pursuing advanced studies in Estate Planning and Wealth Management at PUC-Minas. Samara has held senior roles at leading Brazilian law firms Mattos Filho and Pinheiro Neto, handling strategic tax litigation and complex advisory matters.
Fluent in English with Oxford certification, she brings an international perspective to cross-border transactions and fund structures, helping clients navigate the tax implications of both domestic and international operations.
Samara Ciglioni Tavares is a Brazilian tax attorney specializing in mergers and acquisitions and investment fund taxation. She provides strategic counsel on complex transactions, corporate reorganizations, and financial operations, with a focus on optimizing tax efficiency while ensuring compliance with applicable laws.
Samara has extensive experience in due diligence, data room reviews, and audit report preparation. She advises on transaction structuring, payment arrangements, and corporate reorganizations, combining technical expertise with practical commercial insight. Her clients include large technology companies and investment funds.
A graduate of the University of São Paulo Law School, she holds a post-graduate degree in Tax Law from Fundação Getúlio Vargas and is pursuing advanced studies in Estate Planning and Wealth Management at PUC-Minas. Samara has held senior roles at leading Brazilian law firms Mattos Filho and Pinheiro Neto, handling strategic tax litigation and complex advisory matters.
Fluent in English with Oxford certification, she brings an international perspective to cross-border transactions and fund structures, helping clients navigate the tax implications of both domestic and international operations.
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Carolina Alvarez
Founder, AdmiralONE
Carolina Álvarez is a Chilean lawyer and co-founder of Admiral Compliance and AdmiralONE, a legaltech platform that helps companies manage regulatory risks and implement crime prevention systems. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in corporate law, litigation, and compliance, advising clients in the energy, fintech, and security sectors. Carolina has been a key figure in advancing ethical business practices and integrating innovative technologies into legal compliance in Latin America. She is also a frequent speaker at compliance events and an advocate for women’s leadership in law.
Carolina Álvarez is a Chilean lawyer and co-founder of Admiral Compliance and AdmiralONE, a legaltech platform that helps companies manage regulatory risks and implement crime prevention systems. With over 15 years of experience, she specializes in corporate law, litigation, and compliance, advising clients in the energy, fintech, and security sectors. Carolina has been a key figure in advancing ethical business practices and integrating innovative technologies into legal compliance in Latin America. She is also a frequent speaker at compliance events and an advocate for women’s leadership in law.
Teresa De Unanue
Co-Founder, Contact Force
Teresa De Unanue Aspe is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Contact Force, a company that provides bilingual virtual legal assistants to law firms across the United States and Canada. She is a licensed attorney with a law degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City.
In addition to her role at Contact Force, Teresa is also a co-founder and partner at O.L.T. & Asociados, a corporate law firm she has helped lead for over six years. She specializes in corporate law and compliance, with a strong focus on risk prevention and ethical legal advisory services. Her professional values are anchored in justice, integrity, and proactive client care.
At Contact Force, Teresa oversees day-to-day operations, develops internal training systems, and ensures quality delivery across all client engagements. She is instrumental in building and managing remote bilingual teams that serve legal professionals—particularly those working with Spanish-speaking clients—with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
Beyond her professional life, Teresa is a passionate reader and enjoys spending time outdoors, especially walking and playing racket sports. She finds joy in caring for her five dogs and cherishes meaningful conversations with friends. Committed to giving back, Teresa actively participates in community service and mission programs through her alma mater, Colegio Asunción in Mexico.
Teresa De Unanue Aspe is the Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Contact Force, a company that provides bilingual virtual legal assistants to law firms across the United States and Canada. She is a licensed attorney with a law degree from Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City.
In addition to her role at Contact Force, Teresa is also a co-founder and partner at O.L.T. & Asociados, a corporate law firm she has helped lead for over six years. She specializes in corporate law and compliance, with a strong focus on risk prevention and ethical legal advisory services. Her professional values are anchored in justice, integrity, and proactive client care.
At Contact Force, Teresa oversees day-to-day operations, develops internal training systems, and ensures quality delivery across all client engagements. She is instrumental in building and managing remote bilingual teams that serve legal professionals—particularly those working with Spanish-speaking clients—with professionalism and cultural sensitivity.
Beyond her professional life, Teresa is a passionate reader and enjoys spending time outdoors, especially walking and playing racket sports. She finds joy in caring for her five dogs and cherishes meaningful conversations with friends. Committed to giving back, Teresa actively participates in community service and mission programs through her alma mater, Colegio Asunción in Mexico.
José Julián Villegas Sol
Partner at Nexum Abogados
José Julián Villegas Sol is an accomplished Mexican attorney with deep expertise in tax and administrative law. He holds a Law Degree and a Masters in Tax Law from Universidad Panamericana, one of the country’s leading academic institutions. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for providing precise, strategic, and timely legal solutions for clients facing complex tax and administrative challenges.
Mr. Villegas has extensive experience in both advisory and litigation work, including the design and execution of legal strategies involving constitutional protection known as amparo. His ability to analyze regulatory changes and structure high impact legal arguments has made him a trusted representative for individuals and corporations navigating Mexico’s evolving tax landscape. His practice is grounded in technical rigor, ethical commitment, and a client centered approach.
As a partner at Nexum Abogados, a firm specializing in tax, administrative, corporate, and labor law, he collaborates with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to legal excellence and innovative problem solving. Beyond his practice, José Julián contributes as a regular columnist for Puntos Finos Magazine and Prontuario de Actualización Fiscal PAF, where he offers expert commentary on emerging issues in tax law, further solidifying his standing as a respected voice in the legal community.
José Julián Villegas Sol is an accomplished Mexican attorney with deep expertise in tax and administrative law. He holds a Law Degree and a Masters in Tax Law from Universidad Panamericana, one of the country’s leading academic institutions. Throughout his career, he has built a strong reputation for providing precise, strategic, and timely legal solutions for clients facing complex tax and administrative challenges.
Mr. Villegas has extensive experience in both advisory and litigation work, including the design and execution of legal strategies involving constitutional protection known as amparo. His ability to analyze regulatory changes and structure high impact legal arguments has made him a trusted representative for individuals and corporations navigating Mexico’s evolving tax landscape. His practice is grounded in technical rigor, ethical commitment, and a client centered approach.
As a partner at Nexum Abogados, a firm specializing in tax, administrative, corporate, and labor law, he collaborates with a multidisciplinary team dedicated to legal excellence and innovative problem solving. Beyond his practice, José Julián contributes as a regular columnist for Puntos Finos Magazine and Prontuario de Actualización Fiscal PAF, where he offers expert commentary on emerging issues in tax law, further solidifying his standing as a respected voice in the legal community.
Ellen Soares Fraga
Legal Counsel
Enrique Alejandro Blanco Mendez
Legal Manager
Enrique Blanco is an experienced legal professional specializing in corporate, contractual, regulatory, and commercial law with extensive experience advising multinational and technology-driven organizations. He currently serves as Legal Manager for Latin America at Dyna.Ai, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence company, where he leads the regional legal and compliance function, overseeing corporate structuring, commercial contracting, data protection, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Prior to joining Dyna.Ai, Enrique served as Regional Legal Counsel for Latin America at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), a publicly traded global leader headquartered in New York. In that role, he provided strategic legal support to cross-functional business teams, managed complex commercial transactions, and contributed to the company’s compliance and governance initiatives throughout the region.
Enrique’s work combines a strong technical understanding of the law with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. He is recognized for his ability to bridge legal frameworks with innovation-driven business models, particularly in the areas of manufacturing, environmental, commercial, technology, and data governance.
Enrique Blanco is an experienced legal professional specializing in corporate, contractual, regulatory, and commercial law with extensive experience advising multinational and technology-driven organizations. He currently serves as Legal Manager for Latin America at Dyna.Ai, a Singapore-based artificial intelligence company, where he leads the regional legal and compliance function, overseeing corporate structuring, commercial contracting, data protection, and regulatory compliance across multiple jurisdictions.
Prior to joining Dyna.Ai, Enrique served as Regional Legal Counsel for Latin America at International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF), a publicly traded global leader headquartered in New York. In that role, he provided strategic legal support to cross-functional business teams, managed complex commercial transactions, and contributed to the company’s compliance and governance initiatives throughout the region.
Enrique’s work combines a strong technical understanding of the law with a pragmatic, business-oriented approach. He is recognized for his ability to bridge legal frameworks with innovation-driven business models, particularly in the areas of manufacturing, environmental, commercial, technology, and data governance.
Monica Paola Flores Hernandez
Corporate Lawyer at Teran TBWA
Mónica Paola Flores Hernandez is a corporate lawyer based in Mexico City, with a strong background in international legal practice and intellectual property. She holds a Law degree from Universidad La Salle, Mexico (2016–2021), and a diploma in International Taxation from Universidad Anáhuac México Norte (2024).
Her legal career began as a Legal Intern at Arochi & Lindner, where she managed trademark registrations and document translations for the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property. She later joined Likewize Mexico as a Legal Intern for Mexico and Central America, drafting bilingual contracts and handling consumer protection matters with the authority.
Monica was promoted to senior international lawyer at BFC Asesores, specializing in international estate planning. Her work included setting up companies and trusts abroad for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families, drafting fiduciary instruments, and participating in cross-border transactions in jurisdictions such as the Netherlands, the United States, Mexico, and Spain.
Currently, she is at TERAN TBWA as Corporate Lawyer, providing legal support across Mexico and LATAM. Her responsibilities include contract drafting and review, intercompany mergers, trademark and advertising advisory.
Beyond her professional achievements, Mónica has demonstrated a commitment to social impact. She participated in a student exchange program in Montreal, Canada, taught English to children whit limited access to education, and volunteers with Fundación ANSER, supporting families of children with cancer.
Mónica is known for her excellent writing skills, attention to detail, proactivity, and collaborative spirit.
Mónica Paola Flores Hernandez is a corporate lawyer based in Mexico City, with a strong background in international legal practice and intellectual property. She holds a Law degree from Universidad La Salle, Mexico (2016–2021), and a diploma in International Taxation from Universidad Anáhuac México Norte (2024).
Her legal career began as a Legal Intern at Arochi & Lindner, where she managed trademark registrations and document translations for the Mexican Institute of Industrial Property. She later joined Likewize Mexico as a Legal Intern for Mexico and Central America, drafting bilingual contracts and handling consumer protection matters with the authority.
Monica was promoted to senior international lawyer at BFC Asesores, specializing in international estate planning. Her work included setting up companies and trusts abroad for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth families, drafting fiduciary instruments, and participating in cross-border transactions in jurisdictions such as the Netherlands, the United States, Mexico, and Spain.
Currently, she is at TERAN TBWA as Corporate Lawyer, providing legal support across Mexico and LATAM. Her responsibilities include contract drafting and review, intercompany mergers, trademark and advertising advisory.
Beyond her professional achievements, Mónica has demonstrated a commitment to social impact. She participated in a student exchange program in Montreal, Canada, taught English to children whit limited access to education, and volunteers with Fundación ANSER, supporting families of children with cancer.
Mónica is known for her excellent writing skills, attention to detail, proactivity, and collaborative spirit.
Carolina Veiga de Faria Rosa
Junior Associate Lawyer at Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados
She is a Tax Attorney specializing in litigation and consulting, with experience at top Brazilian law firms including Gaia, Silva e Gaede Advogados and Barros Carvalho Advogados. She manages complex cases involving ICMS, PIS/COFINS, and ISS. Her academic foundation includes a degree from Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) and ongoing postgraduate studies at the Brazilian Institute of Tax Studies (IBET). She also contributes to academia as an Assistant Professor at PUC-SP, teaching Tax Procedure and Planning, and has published work on environmental tax law.
She is a Tax Attorney specializing in litigation and consulting, with experience at top Brazilian law firms including Gaia, Silva e Gaede Advogados and Barros Carvalho Advogados. She manages complex cases involving ICMS, PIS/COFINS, and ISS. Her academic foundation includes a degree from Pontifical Catholic University of São Paulo (PUC-SP) and ongoing postgraduate studies at the Brazilian Institute of Tax Studies (IBET). She also contributes to academia as an Assistant Professor at PUC-SP, teaching Tax Procedure and Planning, and has published work on environmental tax law.
Rodrigo Paione
Associate Lawyer at Abrão Camargo Advogados
Rodrigo Paione is a lawyer specialized in Civil, Commercial, Corporate, Banking, Contract, and Business Insolvency Law, with a strong focus on credit recovery and restructuring in the middle and corporate segments. He holds a Law degree from Mackenzie Presbyterian University and a postgraduate degree in Business Law from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).
Rodrigo has extensive experience in highly complex judicial reorganization and insolvency proceedings, both in Brazil and internationally, advising financial institutions, corporations, and investors on strategic disputes and restructuring scenarios. His professional background also includes working in-house at investment banks, which has provided him with a deep understanding of the financial market and the dynamics of corporate transactions.
Combining technical expertise with a results-oriented approach, Rodrigo is recognized for delivering tailored legal solutions based on risk assessment, strategic analysis, and negotiation skills. He is particularly noted for handling high-stakes litigation and arbitration cases involving significant economic value.
Guided by principles of ethics, transparency, and innovation, Rodrigo continuously adapts to industry transformations and positions himself as a trusted advisor to clients seeking long-term, sustainable legal strategies in complex and challenging environmens.
Rodrigo Paione is a lawyer specialized in Civil, Commercial, Corporate, Banking, Contract, and Business Insolvency Law, with a strong focus on credit recovery and restructuring in the middle and corporate segments. He holds a Law degree from Mackenzie Presbyterian University and a postgraduate degree in Business Law from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV).
Rodrigo has extensive experience in highly complex judicial reorganization and insolvency proceedings, both in Brazil and internationally, advising financial institutions, corporations, and investors on strategic disputes and restructuring scenarios. His professional background also includes working in-house at investment banks, which has provided him with a deep understanding of the financial market and the dynamics of corporate transactions.
Combining technical expertise with a results-oriented approach, Rodrigo is recognized for delivering tailored legal solutions based on risk assessment, strategic analysis, and negotiation skills. He is particularly noted for handling high-stakes litigation and arbitration cases involving significant economic value.
Guided by principles of ethics, transparency, and innovation, Rodrigo continuously adapts to industry transformations and positions himself as a trusted advisor to clients seeking long-term, sustainable legal strategies in complex and challenging environmens.
Diego Guzman Parrochia
Partner at Guzman Abogados LTD and Lawyer at Election Qualifying Court (TRICEL)
Diego Andrés Guzmán Parrochia is a Chilean/French lawyer and partner at Guzmán
Abogados Ltda., advising founders, SMEs, and family businesses on corporate,
commercial, civil, and succession matters. He serves at Chile’s Court of Elections
(TRICEL)—working under the guidance of former and current Supreme Court
ministers—where he supports account trals, drafting reasoned decisions and
reports that reinforce due process, proportionality, and public trust in elections.
Diego holds an LL.B. from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez and is completing a Master in
Taxes Law, with research focused on business reorganizations and the SII’s
(Service of Taxes) appraisal power (Article 64 Tax Code). He studied law in
French and English at Sciences Po Paris and at ILA Montpellier, and works
bilingually (ES/EN/FR) on CL↔EU cross-border mandates.
Known for a human-centered, ethics-first practice, he integrates AI-enabled workflows
with strict confidentiality, conflicts controls, and human-in-the-loop review as a
member of the Lawyer College of ethics. He develops practical toolkits—boardminute models, valuation briefs, and purpose memos—that help clients document
decisions, reduce disputes, and achieve clean, regulator-ready transactions. An
artist-entrepreneur as well, Diego translates complex legal ideas into accessible
formats that strengthen civic understanding and organizational governance.
Diego Andrés Guzmán Parrochia is a Chilean/French lawyer and partner at Guzmán
Abogados Ltda., advising founders, SMEs, and family businesses on corporate,
commercial, civil, and succession matters. He serves at Chile’s Court of Elections
(TRICEL)—working under the guidance of former and current Supreme Court
ministers—where he supports account trals, drafting reasoned decisions and
reports that reinforce due process, proportionality, and public trust in elections.
Diego holds an LL.B. from Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez and is completing a Master in
Taxes Law, with research focused on business reorganizations and the SII’s
(Service of Taxes) appraisal power (Article 64 Tax Code). He studied law in
French and English at Sciences Po Paris and at ILA Montpellier, and works
bilingually (ES/EN/FR) on CL↔EU cross-border mandates.
Known for a human-centered, ethics-first practice, he integrates AI-enabled workflows
with strict confidentiality, conflicts controls, and human-in-the-loop review as a
member of the Lawyer College of ethics. He develops practical toolkits—boardminute models, valuation briefs, and purpose memos—that help clients document
decisions, reduce disputes, and achieve clean, regulator-ready transactions. An
artist-entrepreneur as well, Diego translates complex legal ideas into accessible
formats that strengthen civic understanding and organizational governance.
Sonali Menon Govender
Head of Department, Commercial Litigation & Estates Management at Maynard Menon Govender Incorporated
Sonali was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in January 2023 and
shortly thereafter expedited her High Court Rights of Appearance to appear before all
High Courts, The Supreme Court of Appeal, and the Constitutional Court of South Africa.
She heads the Department of Commercial Litigation, specialising in Finance Litigation, in
addition to managing the Estates and Trust Administration Department at Maynard Menon
Govender Incorporated. The Firm has a national footprint in South Africa, and she is
currently based at their offices in Cape Town.
In 2021, she initiated an independent online training and mentorship programme to assist
Candidate Attorneys overcome socio-economic disparities that create barriers to
accessing the legal profession. The programme has reached over 300-400 law graduates
since inception.
She has presented at a variety of conferences and events which focused on, inter alia, AI
and legal technology, women empowerment, business opportunities for the Global South,
in addition to youth and community upliftment initiatives.
Sonali has also featured in various magazines, an international talk show to discuss
business strategies that align with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. She has
also received various awards within the business and legal space for Commercial Finance Litigation, Excellence in Business Leadership, and was recently listed as a Women Leader to Look up to for 2025.
Sonali was admitted as an Attorney of the High Court of South Africa in January 2023 and
shortly thereafter expedited her High Court Rights of Appearance to appear before all
High Courts, The Supreme Court of Appeal, and the Constitutional Court of South Africa.
She heads the Department of Commercial Litigation, specialising in Finance Litigation, in
addition to managing the Estates and Trust Administration Department at Maynard Menon
Govender Incorporated. The Firm has a national footprint in South Africa, and she is
currently based at their offices in Cape Town.
In 2021, she initiated an independent online training and mentorship programme to assist
Candidate Attorneys overcome socio-economic disparities that create barriers to
accessing the legal profession. The programme has reached over 300-400 law graduates
since inception.
She has presented at a variety of conferences and events which focused on, inter alia, AI
and legal technology, women empowerment, business opportunities for the Global South,
in addition to youth and community upliftment initiatives.
Sonali has also featured in various magazines, an international talk show to discuss
business strategies that align with the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. She has
also received various awards within the business and legal space for Commercial Finance Litigation, Excellence in Business Leadership, and was recently listed as a Women Leader to Look up to for 2025.
KLIP
Muneeb Khadeer- Founder & CEO
KLIP is redefining how law firms work with their data. Purpose-built for the legal profession, KLIP is a Microsoft-certified, SOC-2 compliant AI workspace that transforms mountains of case files into organized, actionable intelligence. With intelligent matter dashboards and AI agents trained directly on a firm’s own documents, KLIP empowers attorneys to draft, summarize, and analyze with speed and precision—always with sources at hand.
KLIP is a monthly subscription that allows attorneys to skip research and get straight to the results. Attorneys can securely upload entire case files, collaborate across teams, and leverage exclusive early access to the most up-to-date AI models—without sacrificing confidentiality or compliance.
Adopted by firms nationwide, KLIP is more than software; it’s a strategic advantage. By eliminating wasted hours and amplifying attorney expertise, KLIP helps firms deliver faster results, sharper arguments, and better outcomes for their clients.
KLIP is redefining how law firms work with their data. Purpose-built for the legal profession, KLIP is a Microsoft-certified, SOC-2 compliant AI workspace that transforms mountains of case files into organized, actionable intelligence. With intelligent matter dashboards and AI agents trained directly on a firm’s own documents, KLIP empowers attorneys to draft, summarize, and analyze with speed and precision—always with sources at hand.
KLIP is a monthly subscription that allows attorneys to skip research and get straight to the results. Attorneys can securely upload entire case files, collaborate across teams, and leverage exclusive early access to the most up-to-date AI models—without sacrificing confidentiality or compliance.
Adopted by firms nationwide, KLIP is more than software; it’s a strategic advantage. By eliminating wasted hours and amplifying attorney expertise, KLIP helps firms deliver faster results, sharper arguments, and better outcomes for their clients.
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