Bruno Kabbaz
Bruno Kabbaz is Head of Legal at BYX, a Brazilian financial services group, where he leads legal strategy in governance, contracts, compliance, and litigation. With degrees in Law and Business Administration and early training in Computer Science, he brings a tech-savvy, innovation-focused approach to legal leadership. He began his career at Times & Landim Advogados, gaining expertise in civil liability and corporate advisory, and later advised major clients at Mello Pimentel and other top firms. Bruno holds an LL.M. in Business Law from FGV-RJ and a postgraduate certificate in Contract Law from PUC-SP.
Ana Torreblanca
Ana is a bilingual, highly accomplished attorney with over 15 years of experience in multinational companies. She holds multiple academic degrees in Mexico, including a Master in Business Law with Honors. Her expertise spans labor, compliance, commercial transactions, risk management, corporate, data privacy, and antitrust. Known for her strategic thinking, integrity, and empathy, Ana excels at navigating complexity and delivering practical, human-centered legal solutions. She leads with curiosity, builds trust through collaboration, and supports thoughtful decision-making. More than a legal advisor, Ana is a connector of ideas, people, and solutions—focused on protecting what truly matters and creating meaningful value.
Alice Marinho Corrêa da Silva
Alice Marinho is a senior associate in the Tax Practice at Pinheiro Neto Advogados in São Paulo. She holds a law degree from PUC-SP, a postgraduate qualification in Tax Law from Insper, and an LL.M. in Law & Technology from UC Berkeley. With over 12 years of experience, she advises national and multinational clients on tax planning and litigation, particularly in Brazil’s tech sector. Her expertise includes cross-border tax structuring, taxation of services and intangibles, and digital service litigation. She works with marketplaces, digital platforms, and international payment providers.
Andrea Fortoul
Andrea Fortoul is a legal advisor with 15 years of experience in Mexico’s Public Service and private legal counseling. She currently serves on the Legal Fintech team at Mercado Pago, the financial arm of Mercado Libre, Latin America’s largest e-commerce platform. Her expertise spans digital payments, credit, remittances, crypto, wallets, and cross-border financial services. Andrea is known for tackling complex legal challenges, driving innovation, and ensuring compliance. Her strategic insight supports Mercado Pago’s role as a key revenue generator and financial backbone of Mercado Libre, making her a trusted and influential fintech leader.
Ana Carolina Dutra Ries
With over 24 years of experience in Corporate Law and Legal Advisory, I’ve advised leading companies in Technology, Telecommunications, Steel, and Mining, as well as top law firms. I specialize in protecting corporate interests through legal opinions, risk analysis, and strategic reporting. My expertise includes compliance, governance, internal audits, and non-conformity mitigation. I manage litigation, supervise external counsel, lead legal teams, and control budgets. Skilled in contract negotiation, I handle client and supplier agreements, conduct Data Protection Risk Assessments, support LGPD implementation, and integrate legal, financial, and accounting strategies for liability control.
Alejandro Medina Mora N
Alejandro Medina Mora N. is Founder and Managing Partner of Medina Mora Consultores (MMCO), a firm he established in 2017 to provide tailored corporate, M&A, compliance, and regulatory advisory services. He previously served as Global Compliance Officer at Cinépolis and International VP at Grupo Expansión. His public sector experience includes roles as Legislation Director in the President’s Office, Chief Legal & Acquisition Officer at Mexico’s National Water Commission, and Legal Clerk at the Supreme Court. He holds an M.P.A. from Harvard, an LL.M. from Penn Law & Wharton, and is CCEP-I certified.
Alejandra Cevallos
I’m Alejandra Cevallos, a lawyer from the Pontifical Catholic University of Ecuador with over five years of experience in civil law, conflict resolution, and energy law. As Legal Manager at WAYRAENERGY S.A.S., an Ecuadorian oil services company with foreign shareholders, I provide strategic legal advice and oversee risk mitigation across diverse operations. My role as in-house counsel has deepened my understanding of law’s integration with other business areas and strengthened my belief in negotiation as a key tool for modern conflict resolution. I am committed to delivering practical, multidisciplinary legal solutions that align with corporate goals and evolving legal challenges.
Alberto Aguirre Gaviño
Alberto Aguirre Gaviño, Founding and Managing Partner of Aguirre Asesores Legales, has 20 years of experience in administrative, labor, social security, and tax law. He holds a Master’s in Amparo Law and leads a firm specializing in agile, preventive legal solutions in Mexico. Alberto has advised Fortune 500 companies on labor inspections, compliance, and workplace safety. Previously with a top labor law firm, he developed a pioneering labor inspection strategy that became an industry standard. His key achievements include a 98% success rate in 300+ lawsuits, contributions to NOM-037-STPS-2023, and training judges, helping clients tackle regulatory challenges confidently.
