Ana Maria Navarrete Frias
Ana María Navarrete Frías is a senior legal executive with extensive experience in legal, contractual, regulatory, and compliance matters across technology, infrastructure, corporate transactions, and digital transformation. She serves as Legal Lead Colombia, Contracting Counsel Senior Manager, and Compliance Officer Delegate at Accenture, advising on cloud, AI, cybersecurity, and strategic technology projects. Her career includes senior roles at Garrigues Colombia, Durán & Osorio, Posse Herrera Ruiz, and Grupo Intertug, with expertise in M&A, infrastructure, public procurement, and cross-border transactions. Ana María holds an LL.M. from UC Berkeley School of Law and has been recognized in The Legal 500 GC Powerlist Colombia (2023–2025).
Lucia Alejandra Martínez Barrón
She is a Mexican attorney with over 14 years of experience in intellectual property, regulatory, and corporate law, primarily within the consumer goods and retail sectors. She currently serves as Legal Manager at Tiendas 3B, a New York Stock Exchange-listed retailer, overseeing industrial property, regulatory matters, marketing, and corporate affairs. Her expertise includes trademark portfolio management, brand protection strategies, regulatory compliance for products and advertising, and corporate governance. She works closely with cross-functional teams to align legal strategy with business objectives, supporting innovation, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance while enabling sustainable business growth.
Bárbara Teles
Bárbara Teles is a Brazilian lawyer specialized in Gaming. She holds a law degree from UniCeub and a postgraduate degree in Law and Government Relations from the same university. She is the Head of Compliance and Legal at Playtech Brazil and Vice-President of the Gaming Law Commission of the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB/DF). She co-founded the Brazilian Association of Women in the Gaming Industry (AMIG) and is the Government Relations Director of Brazilian Association for Compliance, Best Practices, Ethics, and Transparency in Betting (ABC-Bet).
Felipe Gouvea
Felipe Gouvea is a lawyer specializing in Corporate Law, M&A, and Capital Markets. His practice focuses on ongoing advisory services in Capital Markets and Corporate Law, with a prominent role in structuring, negotiating, and restructuring financing operations. Felipe has 10+ years of experience in debt structuring and investment funds, with a particular emphasis on advisory services in public and private infrastructure and sustainable finance, advising companies, financial institutions, and national and international groups on various securities issuances.
Renata Marinoni Jonczyk
Renata Marinoni Jonczyk is a corporate attorney and legal executive specializing in corporate law, governance, commercial contracts, agribusiness, and strategic risk management. She currently leads the development of a legal department dedicated to supporting agricultural producers with strategic legal solutions for modern farming operations and agribusiness. Throughout her career, Renata has built and transformed legal functions through governance frameworks, compliance programs, legal operations, and data-driven risk management. She holds a Master of Public Policy from the University of Chicago and combines legal expertise with business insight to help organizations navigate regulatory complexity, strengthen governance, and achieve sustainable growth.
Lucas Mendes
Lucas Mendes is a Brazilian labor and employment attorney and Counsel at M&MO Advogados, specializing in strategic litigation, collective bargaining, corporate advisory, and legal innovation. He previously held leadership roles at ENTER, Robortella e Peres Advogados, and Machado Meyer Advogados, advising national and multinational companies on complex employment disputes, union negotiations, and corporate restructurings. Recognized by Best Lawyers as “One to Watch” in Labor and Employment Law, Lucas also teaches labor contracts at the Brazilian Bar Association’s Higher School of Advocacy. He holds an LL.M. from the University of Illinois and executive certifications in complex negotiations from Harvard Law School and the Schranner Negotiation Institute.
DAVID ALMEIDA
David Almeida Madrid is an Associate at ALN – Mining Law Firm, specializing in mining, administrative regulatory, and contentious law. He holds a law degree from Universidad Autónoma de Chihuahua and has completed advanced studies in international taxation, with ongoing specialization in urban legislation and human rights. David previously served with Mexico’s Tax Administration Service (SAT) and as Head of the Litigation Department at the Taxpayer’s Defense Attorney’s Office (PRODECON). He advises mining companies on regulatory matters involving federal and state authorities. In 2026, he was recognized by Legal 500 as a Leading Associate and received the Legal Honor Global Award at the LexTalk World Conference & Exhibition.
Federico Pereyra Zorraquin
Federico Pereyra Zorraquin is a Senior Legal Counsel with over 10 years of experience advising multinational organizations across Latin America in the financial services, energy, technology, and digital platform sectors. As Regional Legal Counsel for a multinational financial services group, he leads legal, compliance, governance, and dispute resolution matters across multiple jurisdictions. Previously, he advised organizations including Libertex Group, Aggreko, Chevron, and Accenture on technology law, data protection, cross-border transactions, and regulatory compliance. Federico holds a Master’s Degree in Business Law from UADE and serves as Assistant Lecturer at the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina, focusing on technology, AI, digital assets, and consumer protection.
Karen Buralde
Karen Buralde is a Senior Legal Counsel with over 12 years of experience specializing in corporate labor law. She is recognized for providing strategic legal advice, managing complex litigation, and supporting senior leadership in multinational organizations. Karen has extensive expertise in legal operations, leveraging Legal AI tools and advanced case management systems to improve efficiency and governance. She also leads internal investigations, whistleblowing programs, union negotiations, and LGPD compliance initiatives within HR and labor contexts. Passionate about innovation and digital transformation, Karen combines legal strategy with technology to strengthen corporate governance, mitigate risk, and deliver practical, business-focused legal solutions.
Karina Figueiredo Costa Garcia
Karina Figueiredo Costa Garcia is a Senior Compliance and Governance executive with over 10 years of experience leading ethics, integrity, risk management, and regulatory compliance programs across highly regulated industries. She currently serves as Head of Compliance at Zamp, the operator of Starbucks, Burger King, Subway, and Popeyes in Brazil. Throughout her career at Braskem, CBMM, Odebrecht Engenharia & Construção, and Zamp, she has led major compliance transformations, internal investigations, and governance initiatives. Karina also played a key role in post-Lava Jato remediation alongside international regulators and is recognized for her expertise in compliance, AI-driven due diligence, crisis management, and governance frameworks.
