
Timeline
About me
Corporate Privacy Counsel | Data protection | Consumer Protection | IP law | Commercial law
Education

Universidad santo tomás colombia
2011 - 2015Cum laude graduate in law lawActivities and Societies: Teaching Assistant for the course Civil and Commercial Property Law. Research Assistant at the Socio-Legal Research Center of the Faculty of Law. Distinguished with the “Cum Laude” Honorary Mention for Excellence and exempted from preliminary mandatory exams due to outstanding academic performance throughout the entire degree program. Recognized with an Honorary Mention and academic merits for excellent performance in the teaching assistant activities for the Civil and Commercial Property Law course at Universidad Santo Tomás.

Pontificia universidad javeriana
2019 - 2020Specialization in commercial lawSpecialist in Commercial Law, with a focus on Data Protection, Consumer Law, and Intellectual Property.
Experience

Juzgado tercero promiscuo de familia del circuito de sogamoso
Jun 2013 - Jul 2013Judicial intern – case processorAs intern of the Circuit Civil Court, I was in charge of the study and analysis of lawsuits, tutelas (constitutional writs), and drafting of rulings. Provided essential support to the judge by assisting in case preparation, organizing legal documentation, and ensuring the smooth functioning of court procedures.

Universidad santo tomás colombia
Jan 2015 - Oct 2015Legal internLegal Intern, Legal Office, Universidad Santo Tomás – Played a key role in addressing and supporting the university's legal matters, including the response to petitions, legal actions (tutelas), and potential litigation. Provided valuable assistance in resolving copyright inquiries and ensuring compliance with intellectual property regulations.

Botero salazar tobón & abogados
May 2016 - Jul 2016Junior professional associateLawyer responsible for drafting and following up on mediation requests and lawsuits related to insurance matters. Assisted senior lawyers by providing case support, conducting legal research, preparing legal documents, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. Collaborated with the legal team to facilitate the progress of cases and enhance the efficiency of case management.

Esguerra asesores jurídicos
Sept 2016 - Nov 2016Junior professional associateJunior Associate, Public Law Department, responsible for reviewing cases and supporting the monitoring of ongoing administrative processes and legal proceedings before the courts. Assisted in ensuring proper follow-up and compliance with applicable regulations in administrative matters.

Triana, uribe & michelsen
Nov 2016 - Jul 2019Litigation attorneyLitigation Attorney with proven experience representing major national and international corporations, including banking institutions in collection and bankruptcy proceedings. Specialized in protecting the trademarks of globally recognized companies against infringement in Colombia, ensuring robust legal defense and regulatory compliance.

Superintendencia de industria y comercio
Aug 2019 - May 2021Legal counselAs a key contributor to Colombia’s leading authority in data protection, consumer protection, competition, and intellectual property, I managed critical regulatory functions within the Legal Advisor's Office. My responsibilities included overseeing the drafting and review of organizational regulations, as well as evaluating and providing feedback on regulations proposed by other government entities. I also actively participated in high-level meetings addressing key issues on Colombia’s national government agenda. Show less

Coca-cola femsa
Jun 2021 - Dec 2023Legal affairs executiveAs a Legal Affairs Executive, I was responsible for overseeing the company's cases before the Colombian Courts, obtaining necessary permits and licenses for the company's operations , approving product labels under the Colombian regulations, reviewing terms and conditions and advertising, responding to consumer inquiries (PQR), and data protection matters. During my first year in the company, I was awarded with the “Estrella KOF” recognition, for my excellent performance at my position.

Teleperformance
Jul 2024 - nowAssociate corporate privacy counselCorporate Privacy Counsel for the Privacy and Tech Law team at Teleperformance Middle Americas, covering Colombia, Peru, Nicaragua, Trinidad and Tobago, and Guyana.
Licenses & Certifications

Diplomado en conciliación extrajudicial en derecho
Centro de conciliación, arbitraje y amigable composición de la fundación liborio mejíaSept 2019
Diplomado en insolvencia económica de persona natural no comerciante
Centro de conciliación, arbitraje y amigable composición de la fundación liborio mejíaSept 2019
Gestión de la propiedad intelectual
World intellectual property organization – wipoSept 2020
International english language testing system (ielts)
British councilSept 2023
Curso general de propiedad intelectual
World intellectual property organization – wipoNov 2017- View certificate

Transformación digital: liderazgo
LinkedinSept 2021
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Natalia Andrea Ruiz PeñuelaExcellence Performance Award "Estrella a la excelencia - Mejor gestión e impacto al negocio" Coca-Cola Femsa Colombia Oct 2022 Coca-Cola Femsa Colombia Excellence Award for outstanding performance as the top management and business impact of the January-June 2022 semester.
- Awarded to Natalia Andrea Ruiz PeñuelaCum Laude Graduate in Law Universidad Santo Tomás Apr 2016 Honors awarded for achieving the highest grades throughout the law degree program, resulting in the Cum Laude distinction.
- Awarded to Natalia Andrea Ruiz PeñuelaAcademic Excellence Award 2015 Universidad Santo Tomás Dec 2015 Merit awarded for outstanding academic performance throughout the law degree program at Universidad Santo Tomás.
- Awarded to Natalia Andrea Ruiz PeñuelaAcademic Excellence Award 2015 Universidad Santo Tomás Feb 2014 Award for academic merit for excellent performance as a teaching assistant in the Civil and Commercial Property Law course at Universidad Santo Tomás.
- Awarded to Natalia Andrea Ruiz PeñuelaAcademic Excellence Awards 2013 Universidad Santo Tomás Oct 2013 Award for academic merit for excellent performance as a teaching assistant in the Civil and Commercial Property Law course at Universidad Santo Tomás.
Volunteer Experience
Volunteer
Issued by UNITED NATIONS PARNERSHIP: YOUTH 4 GLOBAL GOALS - AIESEC on Jan 2024
Associated with Natalia Andrea Ruiz Peñuela
Languages
- esEspañol
- inInglés
- itItalian
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