Gabriela Badi
Gabriela Badi is a legal executive with 25+ years of experience advising C-level leaders and managing legal operations in tech, finance, and consulting. She began in boutique tech law firms, later specializing in corporate and banking law. For 18 years, she held senior in-house roles, including Managing Director for Legal at Accenture Brazil. Now leading her consultancy, she advises on legal strategy, governance, and compliance. A Brazil-Switzerland citizen, she holds a law degree and MBA, and speaks Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
Felipe Fredes
I am a licensed attorney from Universidad de Chile with 12 years of experience in intellectual property, asset management, and complex technology contracts in the mining and metallurgical sectors. I hold an LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law from The George Washington University (2020) and a diploma in innovation management from Universidad de Chile (2017). Currently, I serve as Legal Director at DUAM S.A., advising clients—mainly Codelco—on innovation and intellectual asset management. I also teach at Universidad Central’s Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic and Universidad de Santiago’s Knowledge Management Diploma Program, focusing on intellectual property, legal support for entrepreneurs, and strategic use of knowledge in innovation-driven environments.
Felipe Pessoa Ferro
Brazil’s recent reforms—starting with the 2019 Economic Freedom Act—reflect an ongoing push to boost investment and streamline regulation. The 2023 Tax Reform (Amendment 132/2023 and Law 214/2025) introduced a dual VAT system (IBS and CBS) and the IS tax, a federal levy on socially or environmentally harmful goods like alcohol, tobacco, and mining. With fixed and progressive rates tied to emissions or health risks, IS impacts pricing, compliance, and competitiveness. Export rules remain pending congressional review. Legal counsel is crucial as Brazil modernizes its tax landscape and strengthens its appeal to Felipe Pessoa global investors.
Felipe Abril
Felipe Abril is a Colombian lawyer with 7+ years of experience advising multinational companies across Latin America. As Senior Legal Counsel for LATAM at inDrive, he leads legal strategy and ensures regulatory compliance. His expertise spans commercial and technology law, corporate governance, consumer protection, and IP. Formerly at adidas Colombia, he led commercial negotiations and brand protection. He holds a law degree and specialization from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, with further studies in Entertainment Law at Universidad de los Andes.
Evandro Plez
Tax lawyer with over 15 years of experience in advisory, litigation, and corporate tax, specializing in Tax Law, Agribusiness Taxation, and Tax Reform (USP), with executive training in Leadership (FGV) and People Management (IBC). Director at HMPX, he leads strategic tax planning, litigation, and credit recovery, with strong performance before CARF and TIT. He advises medium and large companies in audits, compliance, and complex reviews. A professor at IIFET, he mentors professionals on Brazil’s tax reform. Known for his technical leadership and strategic use of technology to transform tax complexity into a competitive business advantage.
Elvia Aragon
Legal Counsel with over eight years of experience advising multinational corporations across LATAM and international markets on regulatory compliance, data privacy, consumer protection, social media, artificial intelligence, and technology transactions. Known for supporting commercial teams and negotiating complex cross-border agreements, she holds dual LL.M. degrees: International Business Law from the University of Barcelona and Intellectual Property & Technology Law from Universidad Panamericana. Recognized at the LexTalk World Conference’s 2025 Lex-Falcon Awards as “Emerging Lawyer of the Year,” she’s acknowledged for her innovation and leadership in legal tech and compliance.
Ernesto Uribe Pirck
Lawyer with over 25 years of experience and a Master’s in International Commercial Law from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Holds diplomas in Real Estate Law and Legal Aspects of Nearshoring. Specializes in contractual law, trusts, corporate financing, M&A, and industrial real estate. Has worked with top firms like Mancera Ernst & Young and Chapa Maldonado y Asociados. In 2025, served as contracts lawyer at Tiendas Soriana, and since 2016, leads the Legal Department at Grupo Avante, supporting its rise as a top industrial park developer in Northern Mexico. Recognized by Legal 500 in 2024 as a leading corporate lawyer.
Alix Airam Trimmer Espinosa
Lawyer and master’s student in Labor Law at Escuela Libre de Derecho and in Gender Equality at ESNECA Business School. Recognized by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500, and named one of Mexico’s most influential female lawyers in 2024 by Foro Jurídico. Director for Mexico and Latin America of LGBT Mentoring, mentor, and consultant for CEEAD. Author of ABA ROLI’s Women’s Labor Rights in Mexico guide, published writer, lecturer, and certified speaker on gender and diversity since 2021.
Enrique Diego Eguiarte Sanchez
I’m Enrique Eguiarte, Head of Legal at Ticsa Grupo EPM, a subsidiary of Empresas Públicas de Medellín (EPM) specializing in water treatment infrastructure. With over 15 years of experience and a Master’s in Corporate Law, I focus on legal risk management, regulatory compliance, and complex contract structuring. I lead multidisciplinary teams to support sustainable, innovative growth and operational excellence. My goal is to deliver strategic legal solutions that enhance Ticsa’s leadership in the water sector and exceed client and partner expectations.
Elsy Anahí Escamilla Leines
With over ten years leading Leines Nájera & Asociados, I focus on delivering high-quality legal services grounded in ethics, trust, and strong client partnerships. As a lawyer and entrepreneur born on October 13, 1992, I’ve earned national and international honors for academic excellence. I specialize in resolving complex legal challenges while promoting continuous learning and collaboration. Our firm values gratitude, integrity, and teamwork—principles that drive our success and commitment to excellence in serving clients across diverse legal matters.
