Paola De La Torre
Paola holds a degree in Legal and Social Sciences and is a qualified Lawyer and Notary from Universidad Francisco Marroquín. She earned postgraduate degrees in Business and Tax Law in Guatemala, a Master’s in International Business Law from ESADE, and a Master’s in Global Corporate Compliance from NYU and IE Business School. With over nine years of experience in compliance, ethics, and anti-corruption, she leads ECOMPLIANCE Consulting as CEO. Paola is also Vice President of the World Compliance Association’s Guatemala Chapter and a professor at Universidad del Valle. She helped draft Guatemala’s 2019 anticorruption proposal and represents G100’s Integrity Chair, recognized globally for her leadership in compliance.
Michell Nader
MICHELL NADER is Founder and Managing Partner of Nader Kalife Abogados (formerly partner at Nader, Hayaux & Goebel), a leading litigation and white-collar crime firm in Mexico City. With nearly a decade at the forefront of criminal defense and compliance, he has earned national recognition for representing high-profile clients—including banks and insurers—in prominent criminal cases. Known for his scholarly rigor and strategic innovation, Michell develops litigation tactics rooted in deep research, often utilizing overlooked legal tools with remarkable success. His courtroom acumen, academic foundation (Master’s in Criminal Sciences), and techforward mindset have quickly established his firm among Mexico’s top criminal law practices, shaping the future of defense with intelligence, integrity, and impact.
María Teresa Salazar de García
AML rules aim to prevent, detect, and report financial crimes. With evolving threats, firms must modernize compliance to counter money laundering and terrorism financing. By 2025, about 90% of institutions will use AI and ML for AML, drastically improving realtime detection and reducing false positives by up to 40%. Meanwhile, stricter global standards from FATF, AMLA, FinCEN, and the EU’s 6AMLD are pushing for enhanced KYC protocols, beneficial ownership transparency, and virtual-asset oversight. RegTech and blockchain tools are also boosting supplier and third-party risk management. Heightened enforcement and rising penalties are driving financial institutions to invest heavily in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems. Embracing AI-driven monitoring, continuous KYC, and automated reporting transforms compliance into a strategic asset.
Mareska Tiveron Salge de Azevedo
MARESKA TIVERON is a Brazilian lawyer with over 20 years’ experience in corporate consulting and fintech regulation. A Partner at Viseu Advogados, she leads the Banking & Fintech practice, advising financial institutions, payment platforms, and startups on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. Previously, she served as Director of Legal, Regulatory & Compliance at a major fintech. Mareska is also a speaker, mentor, and published author on banking law, and a guest lecturer at FGV/SP and other institutions. She holds a law degree from PUC-SP and a postgraduate qualification from FGV‑SP. Additionally, she co-founded Brasil Fintech and is a Fellow of the São Paulo Lawyers’ Mareska Tiveron Institute (IASP).
Marco Aurelio Louzinha Betoni
MARCO AURELIO LOUZINHA BETONI is a Senior Associate in Tax at Pinheiro Neto Advogados, with over 14 years of experience. He holds an LL.B. from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC‑SP), a postgraduate diploma in Tax Law from Fundação Getulio Vargas (FGV‑SP), and an LL.M. in Taxation from Georgetown University. A regular contributor to Migalhas de Peso, Marco Aurelio publishes on topics like Brazil’s dual VAT (‘IVA’) system. At Pinheiro Neto, a leading firm ranked among Brazil’s top tier for tax law, his work spans complex tax advisory, litigation, and policy— supporting major national and international Marco Aurelio clients.
Mauricio Junquera Fernández
MAURICIO JUNQUERA is a globally recognized legal leader and Co-Founder of Junquera Legal, a renowned multidisciplinary law firm. With extensive experience in anti‑corruption & compliance, arbitration, corporate, banking & finance, litigation, energy law, real estate, and international trade, he expertly navigates complex, cross-border cases across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. As Director of Strategic Alliances for the World Law Congress and a Board Member of the World Law Foundation, Mauricio champions the Rule of Law and leads impactful pro bono initiatives. He leverages emerging technologies and innovation to deliver efficient, cutting‑edge legal solutions. His academic formation at institutions like IE University, NYU, LSE, and Universidad Panamericana underpins his forward-thinking, integrity-driven global practice.
Mariana Fonseca
She earned her law degree from FUMEC University in 2003 and holds a postgraduate specialization in Labor Law and Work Process from CERS. With over 15 years of experience in consultancy and labor litigation, she has advised companies across the heavy construction, civil, transport, and real estate sectors. For a decade, she led the legal department of a corporate group operating in these industries. In 2023, she was recognized in Análise Advocacia Mulher’s Special Ranking as a leading labor-law attorney. Now at CMF Advogados (Cabral, Magalhães & Fonseca), she delivers personalized labor and business law services—covering preventive consulting, due diligence, and both judicial and administrative representation.
MARIA H. PRETTO
I am an intellectual property lawyer in Misiones, Argentina, focused on innovation, technology, and expanding access to legal services in emerging markets. After experience in high-level legal operations, I founded a law firm serving local businesses, startups, and public institutions navigating IP, contracts, and data protection. I advised pioneering projects—Misiones’ first digital wallets and a collaborative economy platform launching a crypto wallet on the blockchain. I regularly deliver training to promote strategic IP use across public and private sectors, contributing to an innovation-friendly ecosystem in a region where IP was once overlooked . Combining international expertise with local commitment, I aim to democratize legal excellence and position IP as a catalyst for sustainable growth.
Maria Camila Londo Ruiz
María Camila Ruiz Londoño is a Colombian lawyer specializing in criminal law, compliance, and corporate risk management. She holds a law degree from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana and a Master’s in Compliance, Fraud & Money Laundering from EALDE Business School. Currently Alternate Compliance Officer at an oil and gas company, she also teaches Compliance at her alma mater. With experience in criminal investigations and risk prevention systems, she combines legal expertise with a strong commitment to education and ethical corporate governance.
María Camila Correa Mejía
I’m MARÍA CAMILA CORREA MEJÍA, a Colombian lawyer specializing in corporate and commercial law. I earned my law degree and a postgraduate specialization in Corporate Law from Universidad EAFIT and am currently pursuing a Master’s in Commercial Law at Universidad Externado de Colombia. With over seven years of experience, I’ve worked on complex contractual matters, M&A transactions, corporate governance, and commercial strategy. As In-House Counsel in the financial and infrastructure sectors, I’ve supported legal risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic business planning. I’m passionate about aligning legal frameworks with sustainable growth and long-term value, combining legal precision with business insight in high-stakes environments. I continue to evolve with the legal industry and deliver impactful, forward-looking solutions.
