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Spotter LabsGeneral Counsel
May. 2024Illinois, United StatesAs GC of Spotter Labs, Inc., I oversee all legal & compliance matters, providing strategic guidance to the exec team, board, & business units to ensure legal compliance.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Corporate Governance & Compliance - Ensure compliance with Spotter’s Bylaws, Amended & Restated Cert. of Incorporation, & DE Gen. Corp. Laws. - Advise the Board on governance best practices. - Maintain corp. records, oversee shareholder comms., & manage regulatory filings.
2. Contract Negotiation & Mgmt. - Draft, review, & negotiate key agreements: Stock Purchase, Investor Rights, Restrictive Stock, ROFR & Co-Sale, & Voting Agreements. - Mitigate contractual risks in biz transactions.
3. Securities & Investment Oversight - Ensure compliance with securities laws, incl. Series Seed Preferred Stock Purchase Agreements. - Manage investor relations & legal obligations under financing arrangements. - Advise on capitalization, stock issuance, & equity incentive plans.
4. Risk Mgmt. & Litigation - Identify & mitigate legal risks in ops. - Oversee litigation & disputes, working with external counsel.
5. Protect IP & proprietary rights.
6. Employment & Equity Comp. - Oversee employment-related legal matters, incl. exec agreements & labor law compliance. - Manage equity incentive plans & restricted stock awards. - Ensure compliance with co. policies & legal frameworks for employee relations.
7. M&A & Strategic Transactions - Provide legal due diligence & support for M&A or financing rounds. - Advise on corp. restructuring & significant transactions.
8. Regulatory & Policy Development: Develop & enforce internal policies to comply with federal, state, & industry regs.
9. Advise on privacy laws, cybersecurity, & emerging legal issues in tech.
10. IP Protection & Emerging Issues: Safeguard Spotter’s IP & address evolving legal challenges in the tech sector.
Project Development GroupGeneral Counsel
Mar. 2023 - Nov. 2024Houston, Texas, United StatesThese were my responsibilities as the General Counsel of PDG.
1. Legal Management of Multiple Entities: - Oversee legal ops for all Group entities, ensuring compliance with local/int’l laws, corporate governance, and Oil & Gas regulations. - Provide strategic legal guidance to senior management and board members across Oil & Gas, maritime, and offshore ops. - Manage cross-border legal matters, coordinating entities in multiple jurisdictions.
2. Drafting & Negotiating Complex Agreements: - Draft, review, and negotiate agreements (joint ventures, supply contracts, service agreements, partnerships). - Ensure contracts align with PDG’s strategic goals while mitigating legal/financial risks. - Lead negotiations with Pemex contractors, ensuring compliance with Mexican Hydrocarbon regulations.
3. Energy, Maritime & Offshore Expertise: - Advise on legal matters across upstream, midstream, and downstream Oil & Gas ops. - Support maritime/offshore ops, including vessel charters, drilling contracts, and offshore construction. - Ensure compliance with energy/maritime regulations (environmental, health, safety, int’l maritime laws). - Manage disputes/litigation for energy/offshore projects, collaborating with external counsel. - Advise on risk management/insurance for offshore ops.
4. Strategic Advisory & Risk Management: - Identify/mitigate legal risks across ops, from contracts to regulatory compliance. - Build/maintain strong relationships with Pemex contractors. - Provide legal oversight for M&A and strategic transactions in energy/maritime sectors.
Bell InternacionalSenior Legal Advisor
Oct. 2022MexicoBell Internacional de México, S.A. de C.V. is the Mexican subsidiary of the Canadian B.I.D.M. Energy Inc., with energy solutions and partnership with Tesla for advanced energy storage platforms. As the Legal Advisor of Bell, I serve as the chief legal officer, handling these aspects:
1. Legal Management of Green Energy Projects: - Oversee the legal framework for renewable energy and energy storage projects, including solar PV systems, battery energy storage systems (BESS), and smart microgrids. - Ensure compliance with local and international regulations, including ESG standards, carbon credit programs, and green financing structures such as Green Bonds.
2. Canadian & Multinational Operations: - Provide legal guidance on cross-border operations, particularly in collaboration with B.I.D.M. Energy Inc., the Canadian parent company. - Ensure compliance with Canadian, Mexican, and U.S. regulations. - Advise on international trade, tax optimization, and cross-border financing structures.
3. Regulatory Compliance & Government Affairs: - Navigate complex regulatory frameworks governing renewable energy, energy storage, and microgrid deployments in Mexico and Latin America. - Represent Bell Internacional before regulatory authorities, including the Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE) and Ministry of Energy (SENER). - Ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards, particularly for projects involving Tesla’s energy storage technologies.
4. Drafting & Negotiating Agreements: Draft and negotiate agreements with energy developers, technology partners (including Tesla), and government entities.
LODELegal Advisor
Jun. 2022SwitzerlandAs Legal Advisor for LODE Mining, the LODE Mexican subsidiary, these are my roles:
1. Corporate Structuring & Incorporation: - Oversaw its incorporation, ensuring compliance with local laws and optimizing corporate and tax structures. - Legal Managing the company in its daily operations
2. Regulatory Compliance, Licensing & Fintech Integration: - Secure necessary licenses, including the Electronic Payment Funds Institution (IFPE) license. - Ensure compliance with Mexican and int'l regulations, including securities laws, Fintech requirements, and Privacy. - Advise on the legal framework for LODE’s digital financial services, ensuring alignment with Mexican Fintech laws and global best practices. - Coordinate with regulatory authorities to facilitate the integration of Fintech operations with traditional mining activities. - Oversee the implementation of compliance measures for digital transactions, including AML.
3. Mining Operations & Acquisitions: - Conduct legal due diligence on mining licenses. - Negotiate and draft agreements for the acquisition of precious metals. - Manage the legal process for obtaining export permissions and domestic vaulting of precious metals.
4. Contract Negotiation & Management: Draft, review, and negotiate key agreements, including Stock Purchase, Investor Rights, and Partnership/JV Agreements.
5. Risk Management & Litigation Oversight: - Identify and mitigate legal risks across mining and Fintech operations. - Oversee any litigation or disputes, working closely with external counsel as needed.
6. ESG & Sustainability: Integrate ESG principles into LODE’s operations.
7. Business Intelligence & Strategic Advisory: Provide legal and regulatory insights to identify opportunities and mitigate threats.
8. Employment & Equity Compensation: - Oversee employment-related legal matters, including agreements and compliance with labor laws. - Manage equity incentive plans and restricted stock awards.
WavePlusSenior Legal Advisor
Oct. 2021MexicoAs the Legal Adviser of Waveplus (Servicios de Ingeniera e Integración de Sistemas, S.A. de C.V.) I serve as the chief legal officer, overseeing all legal matters
1. Legal Management of the Company and its PATR license: - Management of the legal aspects of Waveplus’s unique Public-Private Partnership (PATR) license in Mexico City. It grants exclusive rights to exploit the city’s light poles for telecom passive infrastructure and the rights or way amongst them. - Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, municipal agreements, and industry standards related to the PATR concession.
2. Telecommunications, Regulatory Compliance & Government Affairs: - Provide legal guidance on telecom regulations, including spectrum licensing, RF compliance, and non-ionizing radiation (NIR) standards. - Advise on compliance with Mexican telecommunications laws and international standards, including those set by the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT) at the deployment of small cells, C-RAN/V-RAN systems, and fiber optic networks for 4G/5G and IoT applications.. - Representing Waveplus before regulatory authorities such as the IFT. - Manage compliance with environmental, health, and safety standards.
3. Drafting & Negotiating Complex Agreements: Draft and negotiate agreements with telecom operators, neutral hosts, and government entities, including service contracts, joint ventures, and public-private partnerships.
4. Strategic Advisory & Risk Management: - Provide legal oversight for mergers, acquisitions, and strategic transactions within the telecommunications and IoT sectors. - Advise on intellectual property, data privacy, and cybersecurity matters related to telecom and IoT operations.
5. Stakeholder Engagement: Maintain strong relationships with government authorities, telecom operators, and industry stakeholders.
Social Value Institute®Legal Advisor
Aug. 2021Mexico City1. ESG Regulatory Compliance: - Advise on compliance with local and international ESG standards. - Ensure SVI’s clients meet regulatory requirements for sustainable finance, including green bonds, social bonds, and other ESG-labeled financial instruments. - Monitor evolving ESG regulations and guide SVI and its clients.
2. Sustainable Finance & ESG-Labeled Instruments: - Support the structuring and issuance of green bonds, social bonds, and other ESG-labeled financial products, ensuring alignment with international frameworks. - Draft and review legal documentation for ESG financing, including bond frameworks, impact reports, and compliance certifications. - Advise on the legal aspects of carbon credits and other sustainability-linked financial mechanisms.
3. ESG Advisory Services: - Provide legal support for SVI’s ESG Scan and ESG Compliance services, helping clients assess their ESG maturity and develop actionable roadmaps for improvement. - Advise on the legal implications of materiality assessments, ESG strategies, and sustainability reporting. - Ensure that SVI’s ESG Experience Platform complies with data privacy and cybersecurity regulations.
- Advise clients on environmental and social-impact regulatory frameworks, including anticorruption, AML (Anti-Money Laundering), KYC (Know Your Customer), and data privacy regulations. - Assist clients in mapping and “re-scripting” their processes to align with ESG criteria, ensuring compliance with relevant legal and regulatory standards. - Advise clients on corporate redesign to integrate a Compliance Officer into their C-Suite, ensuring this role is equipped to oversee ESG standards and regulatory compliance. - Support SVI’s efforts to align client operations with sustainability goals, including the development of ESG policies and frameworks. - Assist in the preparation of sustainability reports and other communications to stakeholders, ensuring legal compliance.
Estrategia Ambiental Sustentable Siglo XXILegal Advisor
Jun. 2021MexicoMy role as Legal Advisor encompasses:
1. Regulatory Compliance & Environmental Law: - Advise clients on compliance with Mexican and international environmental regulations, including those related to oil and gas operations. - Advice on adherence to ESG standards, the legal aspects of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and sustainability reporting. - Monitor evolving environmental laws and provide proactive guidance to clients.
2. Environmental Remediation: - Provide legal support for environmental remediation projects, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices. - Advise on the legal aspects of land restoration, pollution control, and waste disposal in oil and gas operations. - Represent clients in negotiations with regulatory authorities and stakeholders regarding remediation efforts.
3. Social Impact & Community Representation: - Advise on the social impact of oil and gas operations, including community engagement, land use, and indigenous rights. - Represent affected communities in Mexican and international forums, advocating for their rights and ensuring fair compensation and remediation. - Support clients in developing and implementing social responsibility programs to mitigate the impact of their operations.
4. Dispute Resolution & Litigation: - Manage legal disputes related to environmental and social impact issues, including litigation and arbitration proceedings. - Collaborate with external counsel to achieve favorable outcomes for clients and affected communities. - Advise on alternative dispute resolution mechanisms, such as mediation and negotiation.
GenteraCounsel
Sep. 2020 - May. 2021MexicoThese were my roles as Outside Counsel for Gentera, a leading financial services group:
1. Contract Drafting & Negotiation: - Draft and negotiate a wide range of contracts related to Gentera’s financial business, including donations agreements, partnerships, service contracts, and commercial agreements. - Ensure all contracts align with Gentera’s strategic objectives while mitigating legal and financial risks. - Provide legal support for cross-border transactions, ensuring compliance with international financial regulations and local laws.
2. Intellectual Property Management: - Manage Gentera’s IP portfolio, consisting of 350+ trademarks, slogans, and copyrights, ensuring proper registration, renewal, and enforcement before the IMPI (Mexican Institute of Industrial Property) and INDAUTOR (National Institute of Copyrights) - Advise on IP protection strategies, including trademark filings, copyright registrations, and defense against infringement. - Represent Gentera in IP-related disputes, including opposition proceedings, infringement cases, and licensing negotiations. - Reconfigure Gentera's IP management digital system to align with the group's IP needs and reflect the amendments to the Mexican Industrial Property Laws.
3. Cloud Migration & Digital Transformation: - Provide legal support for the migration of Gentera’s operations into the cloud, ensuring compliance with data privacy, cybersecurity, and financial regulations. - Draft and negotiate contracts with cloud service providers, ensuring favorable terms and robust data protection measures. - Advise on the legal implications of digital transformation initiatives, including data governance, intellectual property, and regulatory compliance.
4. Regulatory Compliance: - Monitor changes in financial, IP, and technology regulations, providing proactive guidance to Gentera’s legal and business teams.
MercadiusVice President of Business Development
Nov. 2018Bremen, GermanyI have dual responsibilities from RytleX, currently doing business as Mercadius.
1. Business Development: - Lead business development efforts across Latin America, identifying new opportunities and building strategic partnerships. - Develop and execute market entry strategies, tailoring RytleX’s solutions to meet the unique needs of the region. - Promote Rytle (rytle.com) and Cellumation (cellumation.com) as integral components and strategic allies of RytleX’s ecosystem, showcasing their value in enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction. - Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including clients, industry leaders, and government entities, to expand RytleX’s network and influence in Latin America. - Represent RytleX at industry events, conferences, and trade shows, enhancing the company’s visibility and reputation in the region. - Track and analyze market trends, competitor activities, and customer feedback to refine business development strategies and identify new growth opportunities. - Report on regional performance, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership.
2. Legal Counsel: - Provide legal guidance on contract drafting and negotiation, ensuring that agreements with clients, partners, and vendors are clear, enforceable, and aligned with RytleX’s interests. - Advise on compliance with local and international regulations, particularly in the areas of technology, logistics, and data privacy. - Mitigate legal risks by identifying potential issues and proposing proactive solutions. - Collaborate with internal teams to align business development strategies with Rytlex’s overall goals and objectives, ensuring legal and regulatory compliance.
Hewlett Packard EnterpriseLegal Country Manager
Aug. 2017 - Jun. 2018MexicoThese were my roles and achievements in this position.
1. Legal, Regulatory & Compliance Strategy: - Implement and assume responsibility for legal, regulatory, and compliance strategies in support of HPE’s commercial and operational activities. - Prepare, present, and defend technical and economic bids in public procurement processes, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements. - Act as an opinion leader on complex legal and regulatory matters, advising on their immediate and long-term implications for local and regional operations.
2. Leadership & Team Alignment: - Lead and align the local legal team with the strategies and objectives set by the General Counsel for Latin America. - Align critical resources within risk areas to support the company’s strategic goals and operational needs.
3. Complex Projects & Transactions: - Lead complex projects, transactions, and problem-solving initiatives from a legal, commercial, and functional perspective. - Successfully led three M&A transactions in collaboration with international HPE affiliates, ensuring seamless integration and compliance. - Renegotiated two commercial agreements, resulting in substantial savings in contractual liability, service level commitments, and intellectual property licenses.
4. Public Procurement & Bidding Processes: Successfully submitted and defended technical and financial bids in two ITC-related public procurement processes, securing favorable outcomes for HPE.
5. Legal Operations & Innovation: Launched the implementation process of the Legal Operations paradigm, streamlining legal services and improving efficiency across the organization.
Rodríguez Dávalos AbogadosCounsel
Jan. 2015 - Mar. 2022Mexico, D.F.My main responsibilities were:
1. 360º Legal Counsel: - Advise clients on all matters related to the energy and telecom. - Regulatory design, permitting, and real estate matters such as rights of way and superficial occupation.
2. Project Development & Financing: - Support clients in the development of their projects, from drafting business plans and designing corporate structures to negotiating construction (EPC), operation, and maintenance contracts. - Advise on project financing, including the negotiation of refinancing agreements and the structuring of SOAs - Address regulatory aspects of projects, including environmental (MIA) and social impact assessments (EvIS) and Social Management Plans (PGS).
3. Regulatory Representation: - Represent clients before regulatory authorities in the energy, environmental (SE, CRE, CNH, ASEA, CENACE), telecom sectors (SCT, IFT). - Negotiate with public entities such as Pemex and CFE, as well as private companies. - Advocate for clients before relevant chambers, unions, and sector-related events, enhancing their visibility and influence in the industry.
4. Litigation Coordination: Coordinate litigation matters with external attorneys, ensuring effective representation and resolution of disputes outside the firm’s specialty areas. My main achievements were:
1. Redesigned and optimized the regulatory scheme for a Storage and Distribution Terminal and a power trader/supplier.
2. Negotiated the first interconnection agreement with a public pipeline operator, setting a precedent for future projects.
4. Structured and executed Stock Purchase Agreements for an upstream drilling services company and a power trading company.
3. Led the project refinancing of an Liquefied Petroleum Gas storage company.
4. Negotiated a multiple agreement for the importing, trading, and exporting of hydrocarbons.
5. Conducted social impact evaluations, developed Environmental Impact Measuring, and Social Management Plans for a gas pipeline project.
Dentons López VelardeSenior Associate
Sep. 2013 - Dec. 2014Mexico City Area, Mexico1. Telecom Sector Advisory & In-House Counsel: - Advised clients on telecom regulations, corporate structuring, tax compliance, labor disputes, real estate transactions, confidentiality agreements, and immigration matters. - Designed regulatory strategies for telecom projects, addressing permitting, rights of way, and superficial occupation issues.
2. Regulatory Representation & Advocacy: Represented clients before telecom regulators (e.g., IFT), environmental authorities, and public entities like Telecomm.
3. Project Development & Real Estate Solutions: - Provided end-to-end legal support for telecom infrastructure projects, including tower deployments and fiber optic networks, resolving land-use conflicts and securing permits. - Negotiated rights of way agreements and mitigated risks related to land ownership and environmental regulations.
My main achievements were:
1. Leading a Mexican team in an unprecedented lawsuit in a US federal
court in relation to theft of confidential telecom-related Mexican government
information.
2. Drafting and defending a bid presented in the public acquisition tender for a
constitutional-level telecommunications project.
3. Advising a parliamentary group in the drafting and defense of the Federal
Law on Telecommunications and Broadcasting bill, especially in matters of
asymmetric regulation for prevailing operators.
Mexican Institute of Industrial PropertyDeputy Director General
Mar. 2013 - Jul. 2013México, D.F.My responsibilities were
1. National & International IP Relations: - Managed relationships with key national and international IP organizations, including WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization), INTA (International Trademark Association), and BSA (Business Software Alliance). - Represented IMPI in global forums, promoting Mexico’s IP framework and fostering international collaboration.
2. Multidisciplinary Leadership: - Oversaw the Department for the Promotion of Intellectual Property, driving initiatives to raise awareness and understanding of IP rights among businesses and the public. - Led the Information Services Department, ensuring the availability of accurate and accessible IP-related information. - Directed the ICT (Information and Communication Technology) Department, modernizing IMPI’s digital infrastructure and services. - Headed the Intellectual Property Academy, developing training programs to build IP expertise among the general public. Strategic Achievements:
1. Reduced Patent Backlogs: Successfully addressed the backlog of patent applications filed by Mexican public agencies, improving processing times and efficiency.
2. Trademark Filing Reforms: Enabled the filing of trademarks on behalf of unauthorized third parties, expanding access to IP protection.
3. Streamlined Online Filing: Modernized and streamlined the online trademark filing system, enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.
4. Global Patent Database Access: Negotiated an agreement with a global Internet search engine to include IMPI’s patent database in its queries, increasing the visibility and accessibility of Mexican patents worldwide.
MatticaLegal Director
Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2009MexicoMy responsibilities were:
1. Intermediation & Legal Advocacy: - Acted as an intermediary between Mattica, its clients, and the judiciary, addressing cases of data theft, e-banking fraud, spying, and information misuse. - Translated technical digital data findings into relevant legal evidence, ensuring clarity and admissibility in court. - Facilitated settlements between plaintiffs and their bank/defendant counterparts, resolving disputes efficiently and amicably.
2. Technical-Legal Integration: - Collaborated with technical teams to interpret digital forensic findings and present them in a legally compelling manner. - Advised clients on the legal implications of digital evidence, helping them navigate litigation and regulatory challenges.
3. Dispute Resolution: - Helped resolving high-stakes disputes, particularly in cases involving financial fraud and data breaches. - Provided strategic legal guidance to clients, ensuring their interests were protected throughout the litigation and settlement processes.
Instituto Federal de TelecomunicacionesDirector Of Legal Affairs
Jun. 2003 - Mar. 2013Mexico, D.F.My responsibilities and achievements were:
1. Legal Management & Regulatory Oversight: - Oversaw the legal management of the Radioelectrical Spectrum and Public Telecom Networks, ensuring compliance with applicable regulations. - Drafted and negotiated interconnection agreements among telcos. - Negotiated agreements on satellite coverage of international in-flight Internet access. - Advised the Board of Commissioners on legal and regulatory aspects of their decisions, ensuring alignment with Mexico’s telecom laws. - Implemented cell number portability and SMS interconnection by securing agreements among telcos.
2. Regulatory Drafting & Implementation: - Drafted the Telecommunications Trading Services Regulation, enabling the emergence of MVNOs in Mexico. - Developed the Regulations for Electronic Filing in collaboration with the Tax Administration Service to implement the Advanced Electronic Signature (FEA/FIEL). - Designed the architecture for the telecom operators’ database, ensuring efficient data management. - Regulated phone services over VoIP standards.
3. Process Optimization & Digital Transformation: - Mapped, debugged, formalized, and automated over 200 internal processes. - Implemented the strategic planning system, setting the IFT’s mission, vision, and strategic goals, and managing performance through a balanced scorecard system. - Debugged and tested the RES database, installing a single database management system and ensuring its stratified repopulation.
4. Public Procurement & Citizen Empowerment: - Organized and directed public procurement processes for goods and services, managing budgets of ~10M USD. - Designed and launched MiCofetel.gob, a citizen-empowering website, and released multi-platform mobile apps to enhance public engagement.
5. Industry Innovation & Collaboration. - Collaborated in deploying Mexico’s first Internet Exchange Point (IXP/NAP), fostering connectivity and competition.
Vera AbogadosPartner Of Counsel
Jan. 2000MexicoThese are my roles as Cousel ot the family-owned law firm.
1. Specialized Legal Counsel: - Provide expert legal advice in TMT, including IP, Trademark-Domain Name disputes, and technology-related litigation. - Handle corporate affairs, foreign investment, and intellectual property issues, offering 360° protection and advice to clients. - Draft and negotiate national and international contracts, ensuring alignment with client objectives and mitigating legal risks.
2. Business Development & Client Relations: - Successfully foster business opportunities for clients, particularly in the ICT sector, leveraging an expansive professional network. - Assist the firm in negotiating with clients, ensuring favorable terms and strong client relationships.
3. Corporate Structuring & Management: - Incorporate several foreign-capital corporations, handling all tax, foreign investment, contractual, and corporate issues while reporting to U.S. boards of directors. - Ensure compliance with local and international regulations, optimizing corporate structures for operational efficiency and legal protection.
4. Legislative Contributions: - Contribute to drafting key pieces of legislation, including amendments to Mexican private law related to electronic procedures, Privacy, and Electronic Signature. - Collaborate with policymakers and industry stakeholders to shape legal frameworks that support innovation and technology development.
5. TMT-related Dispute Resolution & Litigation: - Represent clients in administrative, judicial, and arbitration proceedings, leveraging expertise in mediation and conflict resolution.
Arochi & LindnerLawyer
Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2002Mexico City, Federal District, MexicoAs a Lawyer at Arochi & Lindner, I led the firm’s IT and e-trade matters, providing specialized legal counsel in intellectual property, domain name disputes, and e-commerce. My role involved advising startups on capital rounds, innovating arbitration processes, and drafting key legal documents for pioneering e-trade platforms.
1. IT & E-Trade Leadership: - Led the firm’s IT and e-trade legal practice, advising clients on intellectual property, domain name disputes, and e-commerce regulations. - Helped organize capital rounds for startup companies, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
2. Intellectual Property & Domain Name Disputes: - Upheld the Territorial and Specialization Principles of Trademark Law and the Copyright Public Domain Exception in Mexico’s first Domain Name-Trademark lawsuit, setting a legal precedent. - Enforced the Domain Name Assignation Agreement between NIC Mexico and my client. - Innovated internet domain name arbitration processes before the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), enhancing efficiency and fairness in dispute resolution.
3. E-Commerce & Digital Platforms: - Drafted the Terms of Use & Conditions for a pioneering Mexican e-trade marketplace, ensuring legal compliance and user protection. - Enabled the platform’s paying engine, facilitating secure and efficient online transactions
Universidad PanamericanaBusiness Law LL.M Program Organizer & Coordinator
Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2002Mexico City Area, MexicoAs the Organizer and Coordinator of the Business Law LL.M Program, I designed and implemented an innovative curriculum in Mexico. This program aimed to equip Legal Counsels and Chief Legal Officers with practical legal skills by analyzing real-world scenarios, enabling them to identify relevant legal issues and propose effective solutions. My responsibilities included collaborating with top legal experts from both the private and public sectors to develop a comprehensive casebook, pioneering the case-based method in Mexican legal education, and ensuring the program’s alignment with the needs of modern legal practice.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
1. Curriculum Development & Case-Based Learning: - Designed the program to focus on the case method, allowing students to analyze real legal situations and develop practical solutions. - Pioneered the case-based method in a Mexican legal studies, setting a new standard for legal education in the country. - Developed a syllabus that covered the entire lifespan of a company, from incorporation to liquidation, ensuring students gained a holistic understanding of business law.
2. Casebook Co-Authorship: - Coauthored the program’s casebook with top legal experts from both the private and public sectors, leveraging their expertise to create relevant, real-world case studies. - Curated case studies that reflected the challenges and legal issues faced by companies operating in Mexico, providing students with practical insights and solutions. - Ensured each case was elaborated upon by its respective co-author/actor during the course, enhancing the learning experience.
3. Industry Collaboration & Networking: - Built strong relationships with leading legal professionals, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing between academia and industry. - Leveraged these connections to bring real-world expertise into the classroom, enriching the program’s content and relevance.
Instituto de Investigaciones Jurídicas, UNAMFull-time Researcher & Director of the Economic Integration Processes and Int'l Trade Dept.
Jan. 1990 - Aug. 1999Mexico City Area, MexicoAs the 1st appointed Director of the Department, established per T-MEC (USMCA), my responsibilities included conducting and coordinating relevant research, fostering collaboration among Canada, the U.S., and Mexico academics and practitioners. My leadership resulted in a few influential publications, and the organization of int'l symposiums that advanced the understanding of trade practices and economic integration in North America.
Key Responsibilities & Achievements:
1. Department Leadership & Establishment: as the first appointed Director, set the strategic direction for the department, focusing on research, collaboration, and policy development.
2. Research Coordination: - Conducted and coordinated relevant research, collaborating with corresponding entities in Canada, the U.S., and Mexico. - Produced a trilateral reports analyzing the national finance systems of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico providing insights for policymakers.
3. Symposium Organization: - Organized the First Symposium on Unfair Trade Practices—Antidumping and Subsidies in collaboration with the Ministry of Economy, bringing together experts to discuss and address critical trade issues. - Facilitated knowledge sharing and policy dialogue among stakeholders, enhancing the understanding of unfair trade practices and their impact on North American trade.
4. Publications & Knowledge Dissemination: - Published a cross-referenced edition of the Constitutional corpora of Canada, the U.S., and Mexico, providing a comprehensive resource for understanding the legal frameworks of the three countries.
5. Policy Development & Advocacy: Provided expert insights and recommendations to government agencies and international organizations, supporting the development of trade policies aligned with the T-MEC.
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