Jorge is a Board Member and Chief Legal Officer of TSWL/Sarga-Tech, leading complex legal matters across the United States and the Caribbean in the emerging sargassum industry. Previously, he spent over 24 years as a Partner at EY and PwC, advising on large-scale cross-border M&A, tax, and infrastructure projects across Europe, Central Asia, Latin America, and the United States. He has been recognized by Legal 500, IFLR1000, International Tax Review, and other leading publications for his expertise in tax and M&A. Jorge has also held influential advisory roles, co-founded the European Business Association in Ukraine, and is a frequent international speaker and published author.

Rafaella Carvalho Corti is a Statutory Director at Cyrela, a leading Brazilian real estate developer, where she heads the Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and ESG departments. With over a decade of experience in corporate governance, she bridges the gap between robust legal strategy, regulatory compliance, and business growth. Rafaella holds degrees in both Law and International Relations, bringing a deeply strategic and international perspective to corporate leadership and risk management.

Beyond her executive corporate role, she is a Professor at Futurelaw, specializing in Strategic Planning and Law 4.0, where she teaches legal professionals how to navigate digital transformation and artificial intelligence. She also serves as the Co-editor of Revista da Carreira and actively contributes to the institutional market as a member of the Legal Committee of ABRAINC (Brazilian Association of Real Estate Developers) and specialized commissions at the OAB/RJ (Brazilian Bar Association). She is an advocate for a leadership model that balances high performance with human-centric management.

Thania Gómez is a senior corporate and business lawyer with over 20 years of international experience advising multinational corporations, investors, and financial institutions across the Dominican Republic, Europe, and the Americas. She serves as Legal Practice Leader and Partner at Deloitte Legal DR, specializing in M&A, foreign investment, corporate governance, infrastructure, energy, tourism, project finance, and capital markets. Thania has led landmark infrastructure and financing transactions, including major power, transportation, and energy projects across the Caribbean. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Law from the University of Barcelona and multiple executive credentials in governance, arbitration, and commercial contracting.

Erica Kinoshita is Head of the Legal Department for the Hydro Generation Division of ANDRITZ Group in Brazil and a Board Member of the AMCHAM Arbitration and Mediation Center. With over 21 years of experience, she specializes in infrastructure projects, EPC contracts, arbitration, litigation, and high-value negotiations. Erica has provided strategic legal leadership for major hydropower projects and recently contributed to Brazil’s Capacity Reserve Auction, supporting contracts valued at nearly USD 1 billion. She has also led complex disputes, securing recoveries exceeding BRL 500 million. Her expertise and leadership have earned her appointments to the arbitrator rosters of both AMCHAM and CCEE.

Juliana Rota is a Senior Legal and Compliance Manager for Latin America with over 24 years of experience across the automotive, industrial, and consumer goods sectors. She currently leads legal, compliance, and data protection functions for Brazil and Argentina at BIC, following regional leadership roles in Mexico and Ecuador. Juliana is recognized for transforming legal departments into strategic business partners through digital transformation, contract optimization, and compliance initiatives. Her expertise includes corporate and commercial law, ESG, data protection, regulatory compliance, and cross-border risk management. She is known for her collaborative leadership style, simplifying complex legal issues while fostering governance, innovation, and sustainable business growth.

Yanira Armas is a tax lawyer with 28 years of experience and a Partner in Deloitte’s Tax & Legal practice since 2008. She specializes in strategic tax planning, tax reviews, administrative and judicial tax proceedings, and compliance involving direct and indirect taxes. International Tax Review has recognized her as a leading practitioner in Business Tax and Tax Controversies in Peru from 2019 to 2025 and included her among the Women in Tax Leaders. Yanira has taught tax law at the Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú and is an active speaker and member of leading tax organizations, including AMCHAM Peru, IFA Peru, and the Peruvian Institute of Tax Law.

Elizabeth Ceballos is a seasoned lawyer admitted to practice in 1987, with extensive experience in banking, energy, and public law. She currently serves as Head of Correspondent Banking at Bankaool, where she manages domestic and cross-border banking relationships, with deep expertise in KYC processes and international regulatory compliance. Previously, as Oil & Gas Global Leader at EY, she advised clients on complex regulatory and contractual matters related to Mexico’s Energy Reform and major energy projects. Her experience also includes public-private partnerships, investment projects, and contract negotiations, making her a trusted advisor in highly regulated and cross-border business environments.

Stephan Tribukait is the founder of Tribukait Vasconcelos, S.C., established in Mexico City in 2010. With nearly 30 years of experience, he specializes in complex transactions, mergers and acquisitions, finance, and competition law. A graduate with honors from Escuela Libre de Derecho, he earned an LL.M. in International Trade Law in England in 2000. Fluent in English, German, and Spanish, Stephan advises multinational companies on cross-border transactions. He is a non-governmental advisor to the International Competition Network (ICN), a long-time member of the American Bar Association, and has taught competition law for nearly three decades while publishing extensively on competition and international trade law.

ALN – Mining Law Firm is an integrated law firm with more than 20 years of experience in providing multidisciplinary legal services focused on the mining industry, formed with the purpose of satisfying all the legal needs of our clients.
We pride ourselves in providing flexible and comprehensive corporate legal advice to the mining industry, in which we understand the contact with our clients as an opportunity to better serve, meet their needs and exceed their expectations. All this, based on values of excellence, efficiency, integrity, honesty, sustainability and respect for the rule of law, of the cases that have been entrusted to our firm.
ALN – Mining Law Firm we are committed to personalized attention and service to each of our clients, regardless of the complexity of the cases entrusted to our firm. We have a serious commitment to keep our clients informed, and to have adequate information for each case we handle.

Marcela Lima Rocha is a legal executive with 23 years of experience advising major organizations and law firms across maritime, corporate, real estate, intellectual property, labor, environmental, compliance, data protection, and information security law. She is recognized for combining technical expertise with strategic leadership, supporting business growth, risk mitigation, and legal compliance. Marcela has extensive experience in team leadership, crisis management, governance, internal audits, and regulatory investigations. An attorney specializing in Compliance and Anti-Corruption, she is an active OAB member, Certified Advisory Counselor, Counselor of the Commercial Association of Rio de Janeiro, Director of Diversity at WISTA Brasil, and a member of the OAB/RJ Maritime Law Commission.

Magdalena Cuprys is an attorney with over 20 years of experience in immigration law, driven by her own journey as a refugee from Poland to the United States. She graduated from the University of Chicago and the University of Washington School of Law and is licensed to practice in Florida and California. Magdalena specializes in humanitarian visas, complex immigration matters, and the defense of detained immigrants, achieving significant legal outcomes for her clients. An active member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA), she is fluent in English, Spanish, Polish, Russian, and Italian, providing strategic, compassionate, and multicultural legal representation.

Javier Amuchástegui is a lawyer with nearly two decades of experience in labor and immigration law. A graduate of Universidad Católica de Córdoba, he has served as a Professor of Labor Law since 2007. After gaining experience at a leading law firm and the State Attorney’s Office of Córdoba, he established his own legal practice. In 2023, he became Director of Legal at Serving Immigrants, where he leads a multicultural team of paralegals and oversees complex immigration matters. Known for his leadership, strategic approach, and client-focused mindset, Javier combines technical expertise with a collaborative and people-centered style.

León Felipe Banegas Ruiz is a Mexican lawyer and legal operations professional with over 20 years of experience in commercial contracts, corporate governance, compliance, regulatory support, and risk-based legal strategy. He has advised complex public and private sector organizations on high-value contractual matters, regulatory compliance, audit support, and scalable legal operations. His notable achievements include contributing to a recovery litigation matter involving MXN 65 million plus interest and leading the legal-operational coordination of a Human Capital Management implementation across 110 companies. León is recognized for translating legal complexity into practical solutions that strengthen governance, reduce risk, and deliver measurable business value.

Juan Carlos Portilla is an international lawyer and scholar specializing in global financial regulation, international law, and human rights litigation. He holds an LL.M. in International Law from The Fletcher School at Tufts University and has completed executive programs at Harvard Law School, Harvard Kennedy School, and The Hague Academy of International Law. A former Superintendent of Surveillance and Private Security in Colombia, he led reforms targeting criminal networks linked to narcotrafficking and money laundering. He currently investigates transnational financial crime in the United States, teaches International Financial Law at Universidad de La Sabana, and advances human rights through strategic litigation and international advocacy.

Gerardo Diaz is a corporate attorney, strategic advisor, and certified official translator with over 20 years of experience advising multinational corporations and entrepreneurs on complex legal and business matters. He has held leadership roles at Cisco, Johnson Controls, IBM, and Basham, Ringe y Correa, specializing in corporate governance, M&A, international transactions, data privacy, compliance, cybersecurity, commercial contracts, and risk management. As Founder and Managing Partner of JD Legal & Strategic Consulting, he advises clients on strategic transactions and regulatory matters. Gerardo holds two LL.M. degrees and an MBA in International Business and has been recognized by Best Lawyers in Mexico for multiple consecutive years.

She is a Chilean lawyer with over 40 years of experience in consumer protection, compliance, and legal risk management. Her career spans leadership in the public and private sectors, including serving at SERNAC as Head of the Legal Division, Acting National Director, and official spokesperson, where she led landmark consumer protection reforms. She later founded Phoenix Consultores, advising corporations and consumers on compliance, legal risk prevention, and sustainable business practices. A recognized leader in Chile, she actively contributes to public policy discussions, teaches, and speaks on consumer law. She is also the first female secretary of AIDA Chile, promoting innovation and corporate responsibility.

Gabriela Mariano Schunck is a tax lawyer with over 20 years of experience advising Brazilian and multinational companies on complex tax matters. She is Counsel in the Tax Practice at Trench Rossi Watanabe, leading the Tax Knowledge Management area in Brazil and across key Latin American jurisdictions under the firm’s strategic cooperation with Baker McKenzie. Her expertise includes direct and indirect taxation, tax compliance, planning, M&A transactions, and corporate reorganizations. Gabriela has also worked at Big Four firms and as a partner at a Brazilian law firm, advising on wealth planning and corporate tax matters. She holds a Law degree and a postgraduate degree in Tax Law.

Adriana García Guzmán is a Mexican lawyer and founder of Vellum Legal Tech with 20 years of experience as senior legal counsel at global technology companies, including Amazon Web Services, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, IBM, and Dell. She specializes in making complex legal and compliance frameworks practical and accessible. Adriana holds a Juris Doctor from Universidad La Salle, master’s degrees in IT and Telecommunications Law and Compliance, Fraud, and Money Laundering, and is an AWS Certified AI Practitioner. She also completed the Negotiations and Leadership Program at Harvard Law School. Through Vellum Legal Tech, she develops innovative compliance solutions for resource-constrained organizations.

Carlos Alberto Morales is a senior attorney with over 33 years of experience in economic criminal law, financial crime prevention, and fintech regulation. He is the founder of Lexpro US LLC, a legaltech firm specializing in financial crime prevention and regulatory innovation across Latin America. Since 2012, he has focused on blockchain compliance, digital asset regulation, and risk-based financial structuring, advising fintechs, digital banks, investment platforms, credit unions, and crypto exchanges across more than 12 jurisdictions. Carlos has also trained judicial authorities, financial institutions, and organizations including ACAMS on compliance, financial investigations, and regulatory best practices, promoting secure and innovative financial ecosystems.

Anabell has been with McDonald’s Mexico since 2005 and continued with Arcos Dorados from 2007, driving significant legal and operational advancements across her region. She has strengthened the company’s compliance framework by implementing FCPA protocols and leading executive training on anti-corruption, franchising, and data protection. Anabell has negotiated over 1,000 complex real estate transactions while overseeing intellectual property and marketing legal clearances. As Vice President of Legal Affairs at CANIRAC, she has represented more than 700,000 affiliates, advancing industry policy and legal initiatives. She holds a law degree from Tecnológico de Monterrey, an LL.M., and has completed governance studies at Yale University.