Latin Counsel

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Barbara Dollstadt: intellectual property, a challenging field in Latin America that is being transformed by technology

Paraguay, Marina Vanni

Latin Counsel spoke with Barbara Dollstadt, administrative litigation and intellectual property (IP) specialist at Berkemeyer’s Paraguay office, about the IP challenges in Latin America, the keys to addressing these issues with clients, and the changes that advances such as artificial intelligence (...

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Miriam Grunstein: Linking the energy transition with gender equality and disruptive ideas

Mexico, Marina Vanni

Latin Counsel spoke with Mexican lawyer Miriam Grunstein, Senior Partner at Brilliant Energy Consulting, about her outstanding projects linked to infrastructure and research, the importance of implementing energy policies that take into account people’s real needs, and the value of generating deep a...

An interview with Juan Antonio Mazariegos Gómez: "The biggest conflict that arises in the application of Blockchain technology is the tokenization of physical assets"

Guatemala, Marina Vanni

Latin Counsel spoke with Juan Antonio Mazariegos Gómez, founding partner of Alegalis law firm in Guatemala and of the alliance of Central American firms Legic, about the strategies to advise companies from different countries and continents, the transformation of the legal sector product of technolo...

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Monica Malcotti: how to carry out the rebranding of a law firm and consolidate its business

Costa Rica, Marina Vanni

Latin Counsel spoke with Monica Malcotti, Director of Business Development at BLP in Costa Rica, about the challenge of completely renewing the firm’s brand identity. In addition, the marketing specialist and member of the Legal Marketing Association explained the key aspects to effective communicat...

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Nadia Chaves Zúñiga: from immigration to compliance, how to cover different branches of law and the lessons learned

Costa Rica, Marina Vanni

Latin Counsel spoke with Nadia Chaves Zúñiga, Senior Manager at EY Law in Costa Rica, about how technology is affecting compliance processes and the legal challenges that persist for migrants in her country. Chaves Zúñiga, a versatile lawyer who posseses marketing skills and is in charge of several ...

Only 2% of the world’s venture capital investment goes to women-led businesses

International, Mónica Fuertes

Veronica Raffo, Partner at Ferrere (Uruguay) reflects on Cherie Blair’s words during the 2024 IBA Group Members’ Leadership Summit in London.

As many of you know, for years I have been participating in events focusing on developing women’s leadership as a way to step up inclusion and equity ...

Inspiring Women In Law - An Interview with Carolina Zang: How strategy, risk, smart finances and the human factor lead to great leadership in business

Argentina, Marina Vanni

Sometimes, it’s not just about what’s written in statutes but about reading between the lines of human intentions and motivations

Latin Counsel spoke with Carolina Zang, Partner at Zang, Bergel y Viñes Abogados (ZBV) and member of its Executive Committee, about her noteworthy pro...

Inspiring women in Law: Miriam Martínez Pérez, AI Expert

"Small and boutique firms will find it harder to incorporate AI"

LATIN COUNSEL spoke to lawyer and AI expert Miriam Martínez Pérez about the transformation of artificial intelligence in law firms, the impact of auto...

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Ginny Castillo: How to understand the importance of Compliance for companies

Guatemala, Marina Vanni

Latin Counsel spoke with Ginny Castillo, Senior Legal Manager at EY Law in Guatemala and a lawyer specializing in Compliance, about the steps to implement a successful compliance program within a company, her outstanding projects in the corporate sphere, and the strategies she uses to keep herself updated and informed in her field. In addition, the member of AmCham’s Compliance Committee recommended that women professionals should make their way into innovative and emerging branches of law.

Latin Counsel: What has been your experience in advising local and international companies on labor and compliance matters, and what do you consider t...

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Sandra Reed: social commitment and pro-bono work strengthening citizen initiatives and sustainable projects in Ecuador

Ecuador, Marina Vanni

Latin Counsel spoke with Sandra Reed, partner and leader of the Infrastructure practice at Pérez, Bustamante & Ponce, about her social work as a lawyer and the outstanding projects she carries out at her current firm. The president of the board of Diálogos Vitales, an NGO that coordinates community work in Ecuador, explained how citizens participate in this initiative. In addition, the co-founder of Sistema B Ecuador offered advice for women who want to make their way in the legal profession.

Latin Counsel: How did you become interested in law and what do you like the most about your work? Sandra Reed: I always wanted to be a lawyer, sin...

Inspiring Women In Law - An interview with Marlen Estévez Sanz: How to strengthen leadership qualities and empower women in the legal field

Spain, Marina Vanni

Latin Counsel spoke with Marlen Estévez Sanz, partner and head of the Litigation, Arbitration and Mediation Department at RocaJunyent, about the essential steps to resolving legal conflicts and the key skills a leader should possess. In addition, the president and founder of Women in a Legal World reviewed the achievements of the organization and provided tips to enhance the careers of professional women. Marlen also holds leadership positions in the Council of European Lawyers, the Royal Academy of Ibero-American Jurisprudence and Legislation, among other institutions.

Latin Counsel: How has your evolution within RocaJunyent been? Marlen Estévez Sanz: My evolution within RocaJunyent has been rewarding and enrichin...

The impact of AI on the delivery of legal services: Challenges for law firms

Montserrat Viñals Prestol, DMK Lawyers

According to Bill Gates, generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) will change the way we work and live within five years. The Microsoft co-founder argues that the development of AI is as fundamental as the creation of the Internet, which forever changed the way we communicate and interact with our cu...

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