Experience

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  Baker mckenzie

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Junior associate

  • Colaborated in several M&A transactions, discovering legal issues throughout intense due diligence helping clients achieve fair negotiations.• Drafted shareholders meetings for different companies, power of attorneys, guarantees and contracts, assisting clients achieved business goals.• Analysis of legislations on private and public banking in order to support partners in their research for clients.

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  Lec│abogados

  Jan 2010 - Feb 2012

  Senior associate

  • Drafted contracts and memos in matters such as labor law, commercial law, tax issues, which helped clients better manage risks and organized their business.• Research and analysis of jurisprudence to argue in lawsuits. • Daily direct contact with clients solving legal issues, building strong clients/attorney relationships.

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  Grupo bimbo

  Feb 2012 - Jun 2023

  • Appointed as a LATAM Board Member; partnered with the CEO/CFO to elevate market share in LATAM by 11%; attended and contributed to high-level meetings with corporate executives and stake/shareholders to discuss overall goal achievement, report project progress/status/successes, and strategize upcoming endeavors. • Conceptualized and deployed the organization's global legal strategy across 20 countries in LATAM, with oversight of all legal matters including corporate governance, intellectual property, litigation, compliance, global security, and privacy.• Architected legal efforts related to renewable energy in Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panamá, México, and Guatemala, yielding a 10% reduction in the company's carbon footprint; liaised with government and regulatory authorities to furnish required documentation/data and secure necessary approvals. • Formulated litigation and brand protection strategies that resulted in a $100M+ outcome, including a lawsuit against Canal 13 in Chile that led to a victory.• Nominated as the lead attorney while establishing a new Shared Services Center in Costa Rica for USA and Canada operations, inaugurated by Costa Rican President Luis Guillermo Solís.Facilitated the negotiation of $500M in contracts, securing favorable terms and ensuring compliance.• Decreased CAPEX legal fees by 90% by overseeing 50+ law firms. Show less

  • Legal Director

    Feb 2012 - Jun 2023

  • LATAM General Counsel & Compliance Officer

    Jan 2015 - May 2023

  • Member of the Board of Directors in Latin America

    Jan 2015 - May 2023

  • Regional Legal Counsel

    Feb 2012 - Jan 2015
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  Clase azul méxico

  May 2023 - Aug 2024

  Global vp of legal at clase azul

  • Spearheaded the selection and execution of the global legal strategy for the organization across North/Central/South America, Europe, and Asia, with an emphasis on supporting company growth.• Provided leadership, direction, and motivation to associates; conducted performance evaluations and recommended professional development or leadership/career advancement. • Restructured organizational procedures to maximize efficiency and attain long-term tax benefits.• Advanced sustainability and environmental preservation through legal initiatives; earned The Legal 500 recognition.• Served as a company representative at the Tequila Regulatory Council in Guadalajara and Distilled Spirits Council of the U.S.; participated in legal committees and offered legal insights to guide executives in devising strategic plans and making key decisions. • Organized legal activities for hospitality, football, and tequila/mezcal divisions, with a focus on streamlining operations, securing approvals, and bolstering compliance and positioning. Show less