Carolina Lazo of ARIAS, "Lawyer of the Year – Natural Resources & Mining" at the Women in Business Law Americas Awards 2026  

ARIAS announced that its Partner, Carolina Lazo, has been recognized as Latin America Energy, Natural Resources & Mining Lawyer of the Year at the 16th edition of the Women in Business Law Americas Awards 2026, organized by Legal Benchmarking Group, in association with The Lawyer.

The recognition distinguishes the most influential and outstanding women lawyers who are shaping the future of business law while advancing the role of women within the legal profession across the region and internationally.

With more than 20 years of experience, Carolina Lazo, Partner at ARIAS El Salvador, has built a high-level practice advising transformative investment projects across Central America. Her experience in sectors such as energy, environmental law, ESG and regulatory compliance has been key in advising local and international clients on large-scale strategic initiatives.

The recognition reflects not only Carolina Lazo’s professional excellence and leadership, but also ARIAS’ ongoing commitment to the development of world-class talent and the delivery of high-level legal counsel in Central America.

The firm thanked its clients for their trust and continued collaboration, which have been fundamental in achieving this type of recognition and in continuing to drive its work across the region.