Thais Barros
Thais Barros is a Brazilian legal executive and tax lawyer with over 10 years of experience in tax law, corporate advisory, governance, and strategic legal risk management. She currently serves as Head of Legal at Atmus Filtration Brazil, a New York Stock Exchange-listed company, advising leadership on governance, compliance, labor, corporate, and risk matters. Throughout her career, she has counseled major national and international companies on complex tax, corporate, and M&A transactions. Thais holds a Law degree from the University of São Paulo, a postgraduate degree in Tax Law from FGV, and has completed international academic and executive programs in Canada, Japan, and the United States.
Fernando Irving Padilla Sanchez
He is a legal professional with nearly two decades of experience in corporate, aviation, compliance, and litigation law. After earning his law degree from ITESM on a sports scholarship and completing a Master of Laws, he built a distinguished career with Panasonic, VivaAerobus, Aeromar, and NEOS SPA. He has led high-value aircraft leasing transactions, implemented compliance frameworks, managed complex litigation, and represented organizations before national and international authorities. His achievements include reducing regulatory costs, securing significant judicial victories, supporting international airline operations, and establishing legal compliance for cross-border business activities in Mexico, Cuba, and Colombia.
Fernanda Dornellas Gondin da Fonseca
She is a legal professional committed to innovation, ethics, and social impact, with experience in dispute resolution, regulatory and compliance, and environmental law. Her career focuses on delivering strategic legal solutions while promoting efficiency, accessibility, and forward-thinking approaches. She has contributed to initiatives that expand access to justice, improve legal processes, and create meaningful value for clients and communities. Passionate about continuous learning and collaboration, she actively engages in discussions on the future of law, particularly in innovation, technology, and global legal trends. She is dedicated to fostering a more inclusive, dynamic, and resilient legal profession through knowledge sharing and cross-border collaboration.
Gabriel Augusto Siqueira Sigolo
Gabriel Sigolo is a Brazilian-qualified legal professional with over 10 years of corporate legal experience and currently serves as Legal Manager at Accor in Brazil. He specializes in corporate governance, complex contract negotiations, and legal strategy within multinational organizations. Gabriel holds an LL.B., postgraduate degrees in Civil Law and Banking & Financial Law, and has completed executive programs at Insper, Fundação Getulio Vargas, and Harvard Law School Executive Education. He has led major legal transformation initiatives across South America, including regional contract lifecycle management and standardized contracting frameworks. His international assignments in France and England reflect his expertise in managing complex, multicultural business environments.
CRISTINA UMAÑA
Cristina Umaña is an Intellectual Property attorney based in Guatemala with over 15 years of experience advising on trademarks, industrial designs, and IP strategy. She has practiced at Umaña & Asociados since 2010, helping clients protect and commercialize intellectual assets across diverse industries. Cristina has specialized training in Intellectual Property and Artificial Intelligence and has taught IP law, contracts, regulation, and Internet law at Universidad Francisco Marroquín for more than a decade. She is Chair of ASIPI’s Technology and AI Committee, a member of INTA’s Non-Traditional Trademarks Committee, a former WIPO consultant, and a recognized international speaker on intellectual property and emerging technologies.
Juan Carlos Lavín
Juan Carlos Lavín is the Managing Partner and Founder of Lavín Abogados, a Mexico City-based boutique firm specializing in complex litigation and white-collar defense. A graduate of Universidad Iberoamericana, he trained under renowned lawyer Alonso Aguilar Zinser, contributing to high-profile cases involving former public officials and major corporations. He is recognized for leading sophisticated legal strategies in complex criminal and financial disputes. As an innovator, Juan Carlos has pioneered a client-centered law firm model by integrating technology, digital client portals, and modern payment solutions to enhance transparency and efficiency. His practice combines strategic advocacy, legal innovation, and a commitment to delivering exceptional client service.
Natalia Moreira
Natalia Rebello Moreira is Senior Legal Counsel at Embraer S.A., supporting the Commercial Aviation and Services & Support business units, with previous legal advisory experience in the Defense and Security and Executive Aviation divisions. She holds a Bachelor of Laws from Universidade Federal da Bahia and a Master’s Degree in Law from Universidade de São Paulo. Natalia specializes in contracts, administrative and regulatory law, with a strong focus on technological innovation law. She has advised private companies, public authorities, and research institutions, and is an active researcher, speaker, and published author on innovation law. She is fluent in English and Spanish.
Rafaella Corti
Rafaella Carvalho Corti is a Statutory Director at Cyrela, a leading Brazilian real estate developer, where she heads the Legal, Compliance, Privacy, and ESG departments. With over a decade of experience in corporate governance, she bridges the gap between robust legal strategy, regulatory compliance, and business growth. Rafaella holds degrees in both Law and International Relations, bringing a deeply strategic and international perspective to corporate leadership and risk management. Beyond her executive corporate role, she is a Professor at Futurelaw, specializing in Strategic Planning and Law 4.0, where she teaches legal professionals how to navigate digital transformation and artificial intelligence. She also serves as the Co-editor of Revista da Carreira and actively contributes to the institutional market as a member of the Legal Committee of ABRAINC (Brazilian Association of Real Estate Developers) and specialized commissions at the OAB/RJ (Brazilian Bar Association). She is an advocate for a leadership model that balances high performance with human-centric management.
Thania Gómez Muñoz
Thania Gómez is a senior corporate and business lawyer with over 20 years of international experience advising multinational corporations, investors, and financial institutions across the Dominican Republic, Europe, and the Americas. She serves as Legal Practice Leader and Partner at Deloitte Legal DR, specializing in M&A, foreign investment, corporate governance, infrastructure, energy, tourism, project finance, and capital markets. Thania has led landmark infrastructure and financing transactions, including major power, transportation, and energy projects across the Caribbean. She holds a Master’s Degree in Business Law from the University of Barcelona and multiple executive credentials in governance, arbitration, and commercial contracting.
Erica Kinoshita
Erica Kinoshita is Head of the Legal Department for the Hydro Generation Division of ANDRITZ Group in Brazil and a Board Member of the AMCHAM Arbitration and Mediation Center. With over 21 years of experience, she specializes in infrastructure projects, EPC contracts, arbitration, litigation, and high-value negotiations. Erica has provided strategic legal leadership for major hydropower projects and recently contributed to Brazil’s Capacity Reserve Auction, supporting contracts valued at nearly USD 1 billion. She has also led complex disputes, securing recoveries exceeding BRL 500 million. Her expertise and leadership have earned her appointments to the arbitrator rosters of both AMCHAM and CCEE.
