Women in a Legal World launches Dominican Republic chapter with Guzmán Ariza

Women in a Legal World (WLW) officially launched its Dominican Republic chapter on 7 October 2026 in Santo Domingo. The Spain-based organisation is expanding its international network with a chapter dedicated to raising the profile of women working in the Dominican legal sector, strengthening their professional networks and promoting their participation in decision-making.

The launch brought together legal professionals and featured Marlén Estévez Sanz, global president of Women in a Legal World, who presented the organisation’s objectives and the opportunities for collaboration offered by its international network.

Giselle Pérez Reyes, a partner at Guzmán Ariza, will chair the Dominican chapter and lead the organisation’s initiatives in the country. Pamela Benzán Arbaje, also a partner at the firm, will lead WLW Young RD, an initiative aimed at new generations of legal professionals. Guzmán Ariza sponsored the launch.

Women in a Legal World is an international non-profit organisation that brings together women lawyers, judges, prosecutors, notaries, academics, in-house counsel and compliance professionals, among others. Through working groups and activities, it promotes knowledge sharing, professional collaboration and women’s leadership in the legal field.

The organisation has developed partnerships with institutions such as Harvard Law School and has recognised international leaders such as Roberta Metsola, president of the European Parliament, and Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

Key facts

• Launch — 7 October 2026 in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
• Dominican chapter president — Giselle Pérez Reyes, partner at Guzmán Ariza.
• WLW Young RD lead — Pamela Benzán Arbaje, partner at Guzmán Ariza.
• Global president of Women in a Legal World — Marlén Estévez Sanz.
• Launch sponsor — Guzmán Ariza.