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Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Monica Malcotti: how to carry out the rebranding of a law firm and consolidate its business

Costa Rica, Marina Vanni

Latin Counsel spoke with Monica Malcotti, Director of Business Development at BLP in Costa Rica, about the challenge of completely renewing the firm’s brand identity. In addition, the marketing specialist and member of the Legal Marketing Association explained the key aspects to effect...

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Nadia Chaves Zúñiga: from immigration to compliance, how to cover different branches of law and the lessons learned

Costa Rica, Marina Vanni

Latin Counsel spoke with Nadia Chaves Zúñiga, Senior Manager at EY Law in Costa Rica, about how technology is affecting compliance processes and the legal challenges that persist for migrants in her country. Chaves Zúñiga, a versatile lawyer who posseses marketing skills and is in ch...

Only 2% of the world’s venture capital investment goes to women-led businesses

International, Mónica Fuertes

Veronica Raffo, Partner at Ferrere (Uruguay) reflects on Cherie Blair’s words during the 2024 IBA Group Members’ Leadership Summit in London.

As many of you know, for years I have been participating in events focusing on developing women’s leadership as a way to step up inclusion and equit...

Inspiring Women In Law - An Interview with Carolina Zang: How strategy, risk, smart finances and the human factor lead to great leadership in business

Argentina, Marina Vanni

Sometimes, it’s not just about what’s written in statutes but about reading between the lines of human intentions and motivations

Latin Counsel spoke with Carolina Zang, Partner at Zang, Bergel y Viñes Abogados (ZBV) and member of its Executive Committee, about her n...

Inspiring women in Law: Miriam Martínez Pérez, AI Expert

"Small and boutique firms will find it harder to incorporate AI"

LATIN COUNSEL spoke to lawyer and AI expert Miriam Martínez Pérez about the transformation of artificial intelligence in law firms, the impact of a...

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Ginny Castillo: How to understand the importance of Compliance for companies

Guatemala, Marina Vanni

Latin Counsel spoke with Ginny Castillo, Senior Legal Manager at EY Law in Guatemala and a lawyer specializing in Compliance, about the steps to implement a successful compliance program within a company, her outstanding projects in the corporate sphere, and the strategies she uses to keep herself updated and informed in her field. In addition, the member of AmCham’s Compliance Committee recommended that women professionals should make their way into innovative and emerging branches of law.

Latin Counsel: What has been your experience in advising local and international companies on labor and compliance matters, and what do you consider t...

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Sandra Reed: social commitment and pro-bono work strengthening citizen initiatives and sustainable projects in Ecuador

Ecuador, Marina Vanni

Latin Counsel spoke with Sandra Reed, partner and leader of the Infrastructure practice at Pérez, Bustamante & Ponce, about her social work as a lawyer and the outstanding projects she carries out at her current firm. The president of the board of Diálogos Vitales, an NGO that coordinates community work in Ecuador, explained how citizens participate in this initiative. In addition, the co-founder of Sistema B Ecuador offered advice for women who want to make their way in the legal profession.

Latin Counsel: How did you become interested in law and what do you like the most about your work? Sandra Reed: I always wanted to be a lawyer, sin...

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Marlen Estévez Sanz: How to strengthen leadership qualities and empower women in the legal field

Spain, Marina Vanni

Latin Counsel spoke with Marlen Estévez Sanz, partner and head of the Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation Department at RocaJunyent, about the essential steps to resolving legal conflicts and the key skills a leader should possess. In addition, the president and founder of Women in a Legal World reviewed the achievements of the organization and provided tips to enhance the careers of professional women. Marlen also holds leadership positions in the Council of European Lawyers, the Royal Academy of Ibero-American Jurisprudence and Legislation, among other institutions.

Latin Counsel: How has your evolution within RocaJunyent been? Marlen Estévez Sanz: My evolution within RocaJunyent has been rewarding and enrichi...

The impact of AI on the delivery of legal services: Challenges for law firms

Montserrat Viñals Prestol, DMK Lawyers

According to Bill Gates, generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change the way we work and live within five years. The Microsoft co-founder argues that the development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the Internet, which forever changed the way we communicate and interact with our cu...

Cuatrecasas, Cravath and Arent Fox Schiff share their experience using AI

Manfred Peters

IBA Conference: Mergers and Acquisitions in Latin America

Miami’s warm weather was the perfect setting for the Mergers and Acquisitions in Latin America event, organised by the International Bar Association...

Emergency protocol: What to do before calling a lawyer?

El Salvador, Rubén Rivas, Torres Legal

There are many manuals, practices and advice for lawyers presenting cases to the judiciary. However, there is little information for clients on how to deal with the preliminary issues of court proceedings or any other form of dispute resolution. Of course, as a general rule, it is alarming that an e...

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Thania Gómez: How to advise national and international companies in highly complex projects

Dominican Republic, Marina Vanni

Latin Counsel spoke with Thania Gómez, partner at EY Law in the Dominican Republic, about her most important projects, her growth in one of the Big Four, and her advice for women professionals. The specialist in corporate, finance, capital markets, energy, infrastructure and M&A law - recognized for leading significant transactions, infrastructure projects and bond issues - is certified as a PPP Professional (CP3P©) Infrastructure Knowledge & Best Practice K-Infra.

Latin Counsel: How has your growth and that of EY Law been since your arrival at the firm in the Dominican Republic in 2018? Tatiana Gómez: Our ...

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