Luis Miguel Lavín Santacruz
LUIS MIGUEL LAVÍN SANTACRUZ is a criminal law expert and co-founding partner at Lavín & Álvarez Abogados, S.C., with nearly two decades of experience in high-profile litigation, criminal defense, and compliance. He earned his law degree, specializing in the Accusatory Criminal System, at Escuela Libre de Derecho, and holds an Ibero‑American Master’s in Criminal Compliance from the University of Salamanca. Renowned for handling complex extraditions, white-collar crime, and cross-border cases, his firm is highly ranked for criminal and corporate compliance work . With his sharp legal insight and strategic acumen, Luis is a trusted advisor to corporations and individuals, and a leading advocate for modernizing criminal justice practices in Mexico.
Luis Felipe Martínez Parente de la Mora
LUIS FELIPE MARTÍNEZ PARENTE DE LA MORA is a Mexican lawyer with robust experience in complex litigation, arbitration, and regulatory matters. He currently serves as Senior Counsel at Uber, where he leads high-stakes litigation, regulatory strategy, risk assessment for innovative products, and government negotiations. Prior to this, he worked at White & Case LLP in Mexico City and Paris, representing major clients like Meta, Amazon, and Pfizer in both court litigation and international arbitration. He holds an LL.M. in Transnational Arbitration from Sciences Po (Paris) and an LL.M. in Financial Law from Universidad Panamericana, where he now teaches financial consumer protection litigation. Named a Legal 500 GC Powerlist Rising Star 2024, he is a certified arbitrator fluent in English and Spanish .12
Luis Enrique Pérez García
Luis Enrique Pérez is a dispute resolution lawyer specializing in civil, commercial, bankruptcy, and restructuring matters. Since 2011, he has employed strategic litigation and negotiation, including Amparo cases before Mexico’s highest courts. Before joining White & Case, he spent a decade at a top Mexican boutique firm. Now part of White & Case’s Band 2 Dispute Resolution team, he handles shareholder disputes, insolvency, liability claims, insurance and bond litigation, banking issues, and contract enforcement with a decisive, results-driven approach.
Ludmila Magalhães
LUDMILA MAGALHÃES leads Governance and Legal at Grupo BMG, one of Brazil’s most respected financial groups, drawing on nearly 20 years of expertise in corporate, business, real estate, and governance law. She earned her law degree from Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais and an MBA in Business Law from FGV. Since joining in 2013, Ludmila has redefined the legal function—transforming it into a strategic partner that enhances risk management, operational efficiency, and innovation. She spearheaded the implementation of Grupo BMG’s corporate governance framework to align with global best practices and strengthen board engagement. Internationally, she oversees governance at BMG Money in the U.S., deepening her proficiency in cross-border compliance and business ethics.
Laudenor Pereira Neto
He earned his LL.M. in Criminal Law from the University of São Paulo (USP), with postgraduate studies in White-Collar Crime at FGV/SP and in Compliance from IDPEE‑Coimbra and IBCCRIM, and holds a law degree from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE). He has managed high-profile cases including Lava Jato (Operation Car Wash), Casa de Papel, and 18 Minutos, developing deep expertise in financial crime, tax offenses, money laundering, corruption, plea bargaining, and jury trials. He advises publicly traded and international corporations, offering strategic legal guidance in complex environments and helping build effective compliance programs across Brazilian industries.
Karem Garcia
I am a Mexican lawyer with 20+ years of experience in corporate law, compliance, and regulatory affairs across Latin America and Asia. I’ve led complex transactions, governance initiatives, and ethics programs, aligning legal strategy with business goals. As in-house counsel, I’ve worked with authorities to promote compliance and transparency. I value integrity, ethical leadership, and continuous learning. Passionate about mentoring and inclusion, I support women leaders and cross-functional collaboration. I was honored to be nominated as an Inspiring In-House Counsel at LexTalk New York.
José Antonio Medrano
With over 15 years of experience, he has led M&A, energy, litigation, and more. At Alegalis (Legic network), he directed the Energy, Civil, and Criminal department and served as General Counsel for key regional business operations. He later became Legal Director for Pollo Campero in the U.S. and Europe, and contributed to CMI and La Estancia’s legal teams, overseeing cross‑border M&A and corporate needs throughout the Western Hemisphere. He holds an LL.M. in Business Law from Universidad Católica de Chile, a postgraduate degree in International Commerce Management from Universidad de San Carlos (Guatemala), and a Law and Notary degree from Universidad Francisco Marroquín (Guatemala).
Jorge Barona
An International Legal Consultant with over 10 years’ experience supporting EU-funded research and innovation projects, including more than 25 under Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe and over 30 approved deliverables. He offers deep expertise in regulatory compliance, ESG frameworks, sustainability, intellectual property, and policy analysis, ensuring project outputs align with European legislation. Holding advanced degrees in European and International Business Law from Université Catholique de Lyon, Université Lumière Lyon 2, and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Cali), he combines strong academic grounding with practical legal experience. Leading an independent consultancy, he delivers tailored legal and regulatory guidance to companies and consortia, driving innovation and ESG integration across European and international research programs
Jose Angel Sesma
He earned his law degree from Universidad Panamericana Campus Mixcoac and is currently a partner at the labor law firm Sales Boyoli Asesores Laborales. With advanced diplomas in labor law from UNAM, INCAM, and the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, he specializes in collective labor law. He advises national and international companies on negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and develops strategies for their legalization, consultations, ownership trials, strike calls, conciliations, and individual labor litigation before arbitration boards and courts. He also manages settlement negotiations and individual trials before labor tribunals. Additionally, he has studied abroad at Fordham University and New York University.
Jorge Tavares
A fintech and blockchain expert with 16 years of experience in the financial sector, she co‑founded Legal & Compliance Advisors and leads its Fintech & Blockchain division. Recognized as Instructor of the Year at the Latin American Blockchain Awards and listed among Mexico’s top 100 lawyers, she is also a Certified AML Compliance Officer. She holds degrees in Financial & Fintech Law and Virtual Assets from leading Spanish universities. In 2025, her firm was named the most innovative, advising Mexico’s most prominent fintech and crypto projects. Passionate about innovation, she combines deep legal knowledge with cutting‑edge technology to deliver strategic compliance and business solutions.
