Diego Corral
Diego Corral is a leading expert in ESG, DEI, and Human Rights with over 19 years of experience in Public International and Constitutional Law, especially in strategic sectors like mining. At Consulegis Abogados in Quito, he advises major corporations on ESG, anti-corruption, compliance, and sustainability. A former leader at Robalino Abogados, he earned multiple awards for litigation and pro bono work. Diego also played a key role in legalizing equal marriage in Ecuador and explores legal innovation through AI and quantum computing.
David Raziel Celis Orozco
With over six years of experience, Raziel advises national and international clients in sectors including technology, education, food, automotive, maquila, and consumer goods. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, financing, private equity, and corporate law. He has led cross-border acquisitions and financing deals involving the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV). Raziel is part of Santamarina + Steta, a top-tier full-service law firm in Mexico, known for delivering strategic, multidisciplinary legal solutions to global corporations and emerging businesses alike.
Diego Saucedo Guerra
I am a legal professional with over 15 years of international experience across Mexico, Taiwan, and the U.S., specializing in International and Mexican Law. My background spans public and private sectors, with expertise in transactional, tax, trade, immigration, environmental, energy, IP, litigation, and ADR. I’ve led complex legal processes, negotiated commercial contracts, and ensured compliance. I hold a JD from IBERO, a dual LL.M. from the University of Houston, and a Global MBA from National Taiwan University, blending legal and business insight.
Christian Mella
Christian is a seasoned legal professional with extensive experience in the financial and banking sectors. He leads the legal team at Tenpo, Chile’s largest fintech and first fully licensed neobank, where he supports financial innovation while ensuring regulatory compliance. With expertise in banking regulation, corporate governance, and legal strategy, he played a key role in Tenpo’s licensing process and securing regulatory approvals. Known for his pragmatic, business-focused approach, Christian views legal frameworks as enablers of growth and inclusion, championing the evolution of law alongside technology to foster a more accessible financial future.
Carlos Ernesto dela Puente Téllez
With over 13 years of experience, Ernesto de la Puente T. is a labor and social security law specialist at Santamarina y Steta in Mexico City. He advises top companies in sectors such as pharmaceuticals, IT, big data, oil & gas, entertainment, and investment funds. His practice includes hiring structures, due diligence, benefits analysis, terminations, staff transfers, and employer transitions. He also leads audits, labor inspections, and collective bargaining. Ernesto handles USMCA rapid-response mechanisms, dispute panels, and interprets international labor treaties, ensuring compliance with Mexican Official Standards and cross-border labor regulations.
Carlos César Álvarez Romá
Carlos César Álvarez Román is a prominent criminal defense attorney in Mexico, specializing in white-collar crime and corporate investigations. A partner since 2023 and co-founder of Lavin & Álvarez S.C., he advises executives and institutions in high-stakes legal matters. He has defended CEOs in major fraud cases, led multinationals through internal investigations, and developed crisis strategies under government scrutiny. Known for his discretion, strategic thinking, and client-first approach, Carlos has played a key role in landmark cases, establishing himself as a rising leader in Mexico’s corporate criminal defense landscape.
Carlos Jaso
Mr. Jaso is a litigation attorney with over nine years of experience in civil and commercial law. He earned his law degree from Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, and holds a postgraduate diploma in insolvency proceedings from the Barra Mexicana de Abogados. He has represented plaintiffs and defendants in civil, commercial, arbitral, and insolvency cases, particularly in the insurance, metallurgical, and construction sectors. His key achievements include enforcing a unit-price contract for a real estate developer and securing dismissal of a moral damages claim by shifting liability to a financial institution.
Carlos Rimol
I am an experienced and strategic corporate lawyer with over 20 years of practice across Latin America, specializing in corporate law, compliance, international transactions, labor relations, and regulatory affairs. As Legal Manager at Grupo HAME, I lead legal operations in six countries and advise the Board on high-level matters. I’ve driven initiatives in contract automation, risk management, and compliance systems. Known for a business-focused, proactive approach, I deliver legal solutions aligned with corporate goals. Fully bilingual in Spanish and English, I am dedicated to continuous growth and cross-border legal excellence.
Yash Singal
Yash is a dynamic entrepreneur and technologist revolutionizing the legal industry. As Co-Founder & CIO of CaseDocker and Founder of Coingeit Technologies, he leads the development of AI-driven legal solutions that enhance efficiency and user experience. Under his leadership, CaseDocker has emerged as a next-gen SaaS platform for law firms and corporate legal teams. Recognized in the Inno 25 Under 25, Yash is celebrated for his innovation, tech expertise, and mentorship in LegalTech and enterprise startups, driving transformation across the legal ecosystem.
Winfried Hempel
Winfried Hempel is a Chilean lawyer and human rights advocate known for his fight for justice for Colonia Dignidad survivors. Raised in the colony, he taught himself Spanish and became a lawyer to defend over 120 victims. As founder of WHM – Hempel & Cía., he secured a landmark ruling to compensate survivors through property sales. Winfried also campaigns against the site’s commercialization, pushing for a memorial instead. His journey of resilience and legal courage has made him a powerful voice in Latin America’s human rights movement.
