Laudenor Pereira Neto
He earned his LL.M. in Criminal Law from the University of São Paulo (USP), with postgraduate studies in White-Collar Crime at FGV/SP and in Compliance from IDPEE‑Coimbra and IBCCRIM, and holds a law degree from the Federal University of Pernambuco (UFPE). He has managed high-profile cases including Lava Jato (Operation Car Wash), Casa de Papel, and 18 Minutos, developing deep expertise in financial crime, tax offenses, money laundering, corruption, plea bargaining, and jury trials. He advises publicly traded and international corporations, offering strategic legal guidance in complex environments and helping build effective compliance programs across Brazilian industries.
Karem Garcia
I am a Mexican lawyer with 20+ years of experience in corporate law, compliance, and regulatory affairs across Latin America and Asia. I’ve led complex transactions, governance initiatives, and ethics programs, aligning legal strategy with business goals. As in-house counsel, I’ve worked with authorities to promote compliance and transparency. I value integrity, ethical leadership, and continuous learning. Passionate about mentoring and inclusion, I support women leaders and cross-functional collaboration. I was honored to be nominated as an Inspiring In-House Counsel at LexTalk New York.
José Antonio Medrano
With over 15 years of experience, he has led M&A, energy, litigation, and more. At Alegalis (Legic network), he directed the Energy, Civil, and Criminal department and served as General Counsel for key regional business operations. He later became Legal Director for Pollo Campero in the U.S. and Europe, and contributed to CMI and La Estancia’s legal teams, overseeing cross‑border M&A and corporate needs throughout the Western Hemisphere. He holds an LL.M. in Business Law from Universidad Católica de Chile, a postgraduate degree in International Commerce Management from Universidad de San Carlos (Guatemala), and a Law and Notary degree from Universidad Francisco Marroquín (Guatemala).
Jorge Barona
An International Legal Consultant with over 10 years’ experience supporting EU-funded research and innovation projects, including more than 25 under Horizon 2020 and Horizon Europe and over 30 approved deliverables. He offers deep expertise in regulatory compliance, ESG frameworks, sustainability, intellectual property, and policy analysis, ensuring project outputs align with European legislation. Holding advanced degrees in European and International Business Law from Université Catholique de Lyon, Université Lumière Lyon 2, and Pontificia Universidad Javeriana (Cali), he combines strong academic grounding with practical legal experience. Leading an independent consultancy, he delivers tailored legal and regulatory guidance to companies and consortia, driving innovation and ESG integration across European and international research programs
Jose Angel Sesma
He earned his law degree from Universidad Panamericana Campus Mixcoac and is currently a partner at the labor law firm Sales Boyoli Asesores Laborales. With advanced diplomas in labor law from UNAM, INCAM, and the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, he specializes in collective labor law. He advises national and international companies on negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and develops strategies for their legalization, consultations, ownership trials, strike calls, conciliations, and individual labor litigation before arbitration boards and courts. He also manages settlement negotiations and individual trials before labor tribunals. Additionally, he has studied abroad at Fordham University and New York University.
Jorge Tavares
A fintech and blockchain expert with 16 years of experience in the financial sector, she co‑founded Legal & Compliance Advisors and leads its Fintech & Blockchain division. Recognized as Instructor of the Year at the Latin American Blockchain Awards and listed among Mexico’s top 100 lawyers, she is also a Certified AML Compliance Officer. She holds degrees in Financial & Fintech Law and Virtual Assets from leading Spanish universities. In 2025, her firm was named the most innovative, advising Mexico’s most prominent fintech and crypto projects. Passionate about innovation, she combines deep legal knowledge with cutting‑edge technology to deliver strategic compliance and business solutions.
Jéssica Bertulucci Pigato
JÉSSICA BERTULUCCI PIGATO is a Brazilian tax lawyer and arbitrator, member of OAB/ DF, CAMARB Alumni, and a judge-arbitrator in international moot competitions. She holds certifications from The Hague Academy of International Law and the UN Compensation Commission. Co-author of the international best-seller Mulheres no Direito Tributário, she has received the “Série Mulheres” Award and the “Mulheres de Valor 2024” Trophy. In 2025, she was nominated for the Best Digital Law Firm Award by AdvBox Brasil. With over 600 legal publications and international recognition, she advises individuals and corporations on cross-border tax planning, international compliance, succession strategies, and offshore structuring.
Jesus Antonio Perez Palazuelos
JESÚS PÉREZ PEREZ PALAZUELOS is a Senior Associate at Baker McKenzie in Mexico City, with over 15 years of expertise in M&A, corporate, contractual, and foreign investment law. He routinely represents domestic and international clients in crossborder and multijurisdictional transactions. Legally qualified in both Mexico (2014) and New York (2019), Jesús earned his LL.M. from Columbia Law School in 2017. His experience spans corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and significant deals—such as advising on a major oil-and-gas acquisition involving the Zama block, recognized as the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators’ “2019 Deal of the Year.” He also spent time as a visiting attorney in Baker McKenzie’s Chicago office.
Jensen Samayoa Estrada
An attorney and notary with 18+ years of experience in corporate, civil, commercial, and administrative law, she currently serves as Legal Compliance Officer and Legal Executive at Coca-Cola Guatemala. She holds postgraduate degrees in Corporate, Tax Law, and Compliance, is a certified mediator and Scrum Master, and former President of AmCham Guatemala’s Compliance Committee. A published author and board member, she was named a top compliance officer in Ibero-America and among The Lawyer Magazine’s Top 45 Under 45.
Jean Paul Azaro
A seasoned lawyer with over 20 years of experience advising local and international clients in civil, business, corporate, tax, mining, and regulatory law. He has led critical negotiations, due diligence, and mergers & acquisitions. Recognized in The Legal 500’s GC Powerlist: Chile in 2017, 2019, and 2022 as one of the region’s most influential and innovative in-house counsels. He earned his law degree from Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile and holds an LL.M. (magna cum laude) in Tax Law, along with diplomas in Tax Law, Governance & Compliance, and additional training in U.S. healthcare compliance (FCPA) and contracting law from Harvard Law School. He has served as Legal Head & Compliance Officer at Alcon South Cone, Roche Chile, Board Member at the Chilean Medical Devices Association, and Legal Manager at Codelco.
