Manuela Loeser
Manuela Loeser is a strategic legal executive with nearly 20 years of experience at the intersection of technology, product development, data privacy, and AI risk. She works within Accenture’s Global Product Counsel, focusing on assets and solutions readiness, risk strategy, and responsible deployment of technology-driven products. She is known for bridging legal, business, and engineering perspectives, enabling organizations to scale innovation while ensuring regulatory alignment and operational resilience. Her work emphasizes evolving from traditional compliance to evidence-based frameworks for responsible AI, including vendor risk and lifecycle accountability. An active voice in global AI and governance discussions, she advances the concept of the “Legitimacy Layer” to support sustainable and trustworthy AI adoption.
Andres Huacuja Bucay
Andrés Huacuja Bucay is a Mexican lawyer and legal scholar specializing in compliance and public procurement. He is currently a PhD candidate in Philosophy at Universidad Panamericana and holds multiple LL.M. degrees from New York University, American University, and ITAM, graduating summa cum laude. He also earned a master’s in History of Thought and undergraduate degrees in law and philosophy. He serves as Senior Associate at Huacuja Betancourt Abogados, advising clients in pharmaceutical, consumer goods, and technology sectors on contracts, compliance, anti-corruption, AML, data protection, and cross-border disputes. He also worked with the United Nations Development Programme on rule of law, governance, and institutional accountability.
Katia Ravelo Alvarez de la Cadena
Partner at Cortés Elías & Ravelo Alvarez de la Cadena Abogados, S.C., he has led the energy law, contracts, and corporate practice since 2018, following his role as Senior Associate at Hagerman Abogados. He also served in regulatory and legal roles at INAI and the Federal Electricity Commission. With strong expertise in the electric power industry, he specializes in hedge contracts, PPAs, EPC, and turnkey contracts for energy generation. He has supported major solar projects, including a 390 MW photovoltaic initiative, and participated in multiple power auctions. His experience also includes corporate and commercial law, advising IT and logistics clients, and leading data protection implementation across large organizations.
Diane Borges de Carvalho
Diane Carvalho is a Tax Executive with over 20 years of experience across Big Four consulting and multinational Oil & Gas leadership. As Head of Tax at PRIO S.A., she specializes in Brazilian and international tax planning, M&A structuring, and corporate restructuring, ensuring legal certainty and fiscal efficiency. She is an active contributor to the evolution of tax regulation, serving as an author and speaker at major national and international forums. Diane holds an Executive MBA from COPPEAD/UFRJ, a Law degree from PUCRS, and an Accounting degree from Cândido Mendes. She is a proactive leader committed to fostering a meritocratic, collaborative, and inclusive professional culture.
Claudia Magana
Claudia Magaña is Legal Counsel with over 20 years of experience, overseeing cross-border legal matters in Mexico and the Dominican Republic. She successfully reestablished the in-house legal function within her organization, positioning it as a strategic partner driving compliance, efficiency, and risk mitigation. Her expertise includes contract negotiation, corporate governance, due diligence, litigation coordination, and regulatory compliance. She has led initiatives to streamline legal processes, optimize external counsel, and align operations with global standards. Claudia champions ethics, integrity, and accountability, strengthening internal trust and supporting transformation. As a nominee for the Inspiring In-house Counsel recognition, she is committed to advancing sustainable, people-focused legal practices.
Iliana pineda
Lawyer specialized in Legal Affairs, Compliance, and Public Policy, with over 20 years of experience across public and private sectors. She currently serves as Chief Legal Officer and Compliance Officer at Wplay.co, leading legal strategy, regulatory engagement, and AML/CFT/FPADM systems, including ethics and data protection frameworks. She is recognized as a leading legal voice in the online gaming sector in Colombia and Latin America. She has held leadership roles in institutions such as the Mayor’s Office of Bogotá, ICBF, the Ministry of Telecommunications, and regional governments. With strong academic credentials, she brings strategic vision, legal innovation, and leadership to align regulation with business sustainability and technological advancement.
Estela Juarez
Estela Juárez is a Guatemalan attorney and notary specializing in criminal law and compliance, recognized for her strategic approach and technical rigor. She is the founding partner of Juárez Gutiérrez & Asociados, focusing on criminal defense, constitutional guarantees, and compliance models that strengthen corporate integrity. She combines litigation with corporate advisory, with expertise in corporate criminal liability and anti-money laundering. With advanced training as a Compliance Officer, she integrates governance and risk management into legal practice. An active speaker at international forums, she promotes ethical, transparent legal solutions and represents a new generation of women leaders in criminal law.
Claudio Hernandez
Claudio Enrique Hernández Careaga is an international legal strategist with over 20 years of experience in infrastructure and telecommunications across Latin America. He is known for transforming complex legal challenges into strategic opportunities in high-impact, cross-border projects. At Grupo ICA, he led the International and Construction Division, shaping legal frameworks in highly regulated environments. His expertise spans corporate, regulatory, contractual, and international arbitration matters. Claudio has supported major initiatives such as the Maya Train and NAIM, and led negotiations under FIDIC and NEC standards. He excels in aligning legal strategy with business goals, enabling growth, investment, and operational resilience.
Jesus Rosas
Attorney with over 20 years of experience, he has served as both in-house and external counsel for multinational companies across diverse industries. His expertise includes Contract, Corporate, Real Estate, Data Privacy, Antitrust, Compliance, Intellectual Property, and Labor Law. He has held key roles at Unilever, Grupo Carso, Perrigo, Tupperware, and Sanofi, and currently serves as Legal Manager for CS Shell & Quaker State, supporting operations in Mexico, Texas, and the Dominican Republic. He has also served as a board member and academic lecturer, bringing a strategic global perspective, and remains committed to continuous growth and delivering business-focused legal solutions.
VISHAL KHATTAR
Mr. Vishal Khattar is the founder and Chief Counsel at Patine Law Offices. He has been appointed as Additional Advocate General (State of Haryana) at The Supreme Court of India; Patine Law Offices is a group of experienced legal professionals, providing a broad range of legal services to domestic and international clients. As a first generation law firm, Patine Law Offices has always carried a result oriented approach for its client’s and have adopted different innovative and modern ways in solving complex issues of its clients. The firm endeavours to stay ahead of the curve and provide end-end solutions to its clients by ‘Single-Point-Of-Contact’ process. The Client base comprises people and organisations from varied fields like Fintech, Banking, Finance, e-commerce, Automobile, Human Resource Management, Manufacturing Units, Insurance, Media and Entertainment, telecommunications, Schoo
