Regina Orozco
I am a lawyer with robust academic credentials and extensive experience in corporate law, compliance, ESG, and Life Sciences. A graduate of Universidad Panamericana, I hold postgraduate studies in Health Law, Due Diligence, a Master’s in Corporate Law, and a specialization in International Tax Law from NYU. I’ve worked at top-tier firms like Santamarina y Steta, advising multinational clients on regulatory, compliance, and corporate governance matters. As former Director of Regulatory & Compliance at 99Minutos, I led ESG, privacy, and risk strategies across LATAM. Since 2023, I’ve co-founded Pérez Mena & Orozco, leading key practice areas and collaborating with chambers such as CANIFARMA, COFOCE, and COPARMEX.
Rose Marie Harfush Manzur
ROSE MARIE HARFUSH MANZUR is an accomplished legal professional and recipient of the Lextalk Legal Honor Award as Counsel of the Year. With broad experience across diverse transactional fields, she delivers innovative, strategic legal solutions to clients in various industries. Her strong academic background, combined with deep practical expertise, positions her as a respected leader in the legal community. Known for her commitment to excellence and forward-thinking approach, Rose Marie continues to drive positive impact in the profession. Her dedication to learning and justice reflects her passion for advancing the legal field and supporting clients with integrity, vision, and professionalism.
Raúl Omar Rodríguez Alvarado
I began my career specializing in labor law, studying at Universidad del Valle de México and completing an internship at a labor-focused law firm, where I built a strong foundation in resolving workplace conflicts. I then earned a specialization and a master’s degree in labor law, as well as an additional credential in legal argumentation and interpretation. I completed a doctorate in labor law and was awarded a Doctorate Honoris Causa. I enhanced my litigation skills at California Western School of Law, focusing on cross-examination techniques. I have advised both employees and employers on unjust dismissal cases, collective bargaining negotiations, and high-level conciliations. As an expert in graphoscopy, graphology, and document examination, I provide specialized services essential for validating documents and preventing labor disputes.
Pedro Teixeira Mendes Parizotto
An attorney specializing in arbitration, litigation, commercial contracts, corporate disputes, and tort liability, he is currently an associate at Tavares Guerreiro Advogados in São Paulo. He holds both Graduate and Master’s degrees in Commercial Law from the University of São Paulo’s Faculty of Law (Largo São Francisco), with a thesis on expert price arbitration in share acquisition agreements. He also completed a postgraduate specialization in Contract Design at FGV‑SP. A published author in legal journals and books, he is a founding member of GArb‑USP and CEPArb‑USP, active groups advancing empirical and academic research Pedro Teixeira in Brazilian arbitration.
Patricia Renjifo
PATRICIA RENJIFO is a Colombian entertainment lawyer, audiovisual producer, and strategic advisor shaping Latin America’s cultural industries. She founded Ley en Movimiento in 2011, Colombia’s first boutique firm focused exclusively on audiovisual law, and now co-leads the merged Media & Entertainment team at ECIJA Colombia. With over 14 years’ experience advising on IP, copyright litigation, and international co-productions—including leading projects like the posthumous publication of Andrés Caicedo’s letters—she represents major works across film, music, and digital platforms. An educator and policy influencer, she trains regional professionals and contributes to global networks. Her legal precision, creative vision, and industry insight position her at the forefront of Latin America’s cultural-creative transformation.
Patricia Bauer Marolato
I’m PATRICIA BAUER MAROLATO, a corporate lawyer since 2004 and active in Brazil’s banking and payments sector since 2011. I specialize in drafting and analyzing service and distribution agreements across Latin America. Certified as a Compliance Officer through LEC (Legal, Ethics & Compliance – São Paulo), I’ve built my career at top-tier firms and companies. Since 2020, I’ve led the LatAm Legal Department, ensuring our legal team enables—rather than obstructs—business growth. My leadership philosophy focuses on practical, business-aligned legal support that positively impacts industry and people’s lives. I’m also a wife and mother of two (ages 7 and 8), balancing family life with professional excellence.
Paola De La Torre
Paola holds a degree in Legal and Social Sciences and is a qualified Lawyer and Notary from Universidad Francisco Marroquín. She earned postgraduate degrees in Business and Tax Law in Guatemala, a Master’s in International Business Law from ESADE, and a Master’s in Global Corporate Compliance from NYU and IE Business School. With over nine years of experience in compliance, ethics, and anti-corruption, she leads ECOMPLIANCE Consulting as CEO. Paola is also Vice President of the World Compliance Association’s Guatemala Chapter and a professor at Universidad del Valle. She helped draft Guatemala’s 2019 anticorruption proposal and represents G100’s Integrity Chair, recognized globally for her leadership in compliance.
Michell Nader
MICHELL NADER is Founder and Managing Partner of Nader Kalife Abogados (formerly partner at Nader, Hayaux & Goebel), a leading litigation and white-collar crime firm in Mexico City. With nearly a decade at the forefront of criminal defense and compliance, he has earned national recognition for representing high-profile clients—including banks and insurers—in prominent criminal cases. Known for his scholarly rigor and strategic innovation, Michell develops litigation tactics rooted in deep research, often utilizing overlooked legal tools with remarkable success. His courtroom acumen, academic foundation (Master’s in Criminal Sciences), and techforward mindset have quickly established his firm among Mexico’s top criminal law practices, shaping the future of defense with intelligence, integrity, and impact.
María Teresa Salazar de García
AML rules aim to prevent, detect, and report financial crimes. With evolving threats, firms must modernize compliance to counter money laundering and terrorism financing. By 2025, about 90% of institutions will use AI and ML for AML, drastically improving realtime detection and reducing false positives by up to 40%. Meanwhile, stricter global standards from FATF, AMLA, FinCEN, and the EU’s 6AMLD are pushing for enhanced KYC protocols, beneficial ownership transparency, and virtual-asset oversight. RegTech and blockchain tools are also boosting supplier and third-party risk management. Heightened enforcement and rising penalties are driving financial institutions to invest heavily in governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) systems. Embracing AI-driven monitoring, continuous KYC, and automated reporting transforms compliance into a strategic asset.
Mareska Tiveron Salge de Azevedo
MARESKA TIVERON is a Brazilian lawyer with over 20 years’ experience in corporate consulting and fintech regulation. A Partner at Viseu Advogados, she leads the Banking & Fintech practice, advising financial institutions, payment platforms, and startups on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters. Previously, she served as Director of Legal, Regulatory & Compliance at a major fintech. Mareska is also a speaker, mentor, and published author on banking law, and a guest lecturer at FGV/SP and other institutions. She holds a law degree from PUC-SP and a postgraduate qualification from FGV‑SP. Additionally, she co-founded Brasil Fintech and is a Fellow of the São Paulo Lawyers’ Mareska Tiveron Institute (IASP).
