Sophia Bilak is a recent law graduate from Paris with a specialisation in Real Estate Law. She gained valuable experience through four internships at leading law firms, including international exposure at Baker McKenzie. Skilled in legal research, drafting, and supporting real estate transactions across complex regulatory environments, she is known for her sharp analytical mindset, adaptability, and strong communication skills.
Sophia is currently seeking a remote position where she can contribute her legal expertise and continue growing within an international legal or compliance team.More...
Adrian Rodriguez-Montfort
Head of Business Development, MX@Baker McKenzie
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Business developer, new market entry specialist, corporate communications savant.More...
William Washington
CFO@Baker McKenzie
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illiam M. Washington, III is the Global Chief Financial Officer (CFO) for Baker McKenzie, a top 5 American and international law firm with 76 offices in 45 countries, more than 5000 attorneys, and annual revenues of over $3B USD (2021). A seasoned finance executive, William brings over 25 years of proven results to organizations in the legal, government, consulting, private sectors. For the last decade, William has worked at the intersection of finance, policy, and law where he serves as a key partner to the CEO and COO and external partners build and leverage relationships that support the mission of organizations. Key areas of William’s extensive expertise include: strategic assessment of firm structure and operations, strategic planning, organizational transformation and process improvement, technology integration, and oversight of complex global financial operations.
As Global CFO at Baker McKenzie, William is a member of the Executive Management Committee, Finance Committee, and a finance expert to the firm’s leadership. He oversees the firm’s strategic financial operations and works closely with the Executive Committee, Global Chair, and International Management Teams to steer the strategic direction of the firm. He manages an overall finance workforce of more than 1400 and has traveled to over 15 countries and offices during his first year in the role to begin to understand the strengths, challenges, and opportunities within the firm’s footprint.More...
Natalie Murray
Business Development Director@Baker McKenzie
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▪ Extensive international law firm experience working on-the-ground across seven cities and four continents in Hong Kong, Melbourne, Sydney, New York, London, Dubai and Abu Dhabi
▪ Deep Asian knowledge and understanding of individual market nuances and requirements
▪ Passionate about developing and motivating the next generation of leaders to realize their full potential
▪ Experience developing strategy across all practices, sectors and service lines (including insurance) to drive solutions, excellence and growth
▪ Client-centric mindset with experience providing commercial client solutions, establishing key client programs, identifying target clients and managing client relationships with the world's most successful and influential entitiesMore...
Alejandra Lopez
Mexican US Intelectual Property Corporate lawyer
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Alejandra Lopez is a distinguished Intellectual Property Corporate Lawyer specializing in cross-border legal strategies between Mexico and the United States. With over 15 years of experience, she has successfully led numerous high-profile cases, safeguarding the intellectual assets of multinational corporations. Alejandra is renowned for her innovative legal solutions and her commitment to fostering collaboration between international teams. A graduate of the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico and Miami Law School, she is a sought-after speaker on IP law and a passionate advocate for emerging technologies' legal framewMore...
José Luis Ortega Ochoa
Counselor/ Advisor
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A highly colaborative and problem solver advisor with more than 6 years of experience who strives to deliver creative solutions in the fields of legal counseling and public policies. If the solution exists I will find it, if not, I will create it.More...
Nina Markus
Legal Advisor@oneUp
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Holding a Master’s in Private Law with multiple years of experience at top-tier law firms in Europe. Studied fashion in London and Amsterdam out of a passion for style, blogging, and media. Currently based in Dubai as a legal advisor, broadening international experience and perspective.More...
Julia Soto-Perez
Principal and Founder@Match Point Global Consulting LLC
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🌍 International Corporate Services
Cross-Border Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)
International Corporate Reorganizations
Joint Ventures & Strategic Partnerships
Foreign Market Entry & International Expansion
⚖️ General Counsel & Corporate Legal Support
Outside General Counsel Services
Corporate Governance & ESG Compliance
Contract Drafting, Negotiation & Review
Shareholder and Board Advisory
💼 Business & Commercial Transactions
Commercial Agreements (distribution, sales, supply chain, agency)
IP Licensing & Technology Transactions
Retail and Franchise Agreements
International Trade & Distribution Law
🛡 Regulatory & Compliance Services
Regulatory Due Diligence (U.S. and international)
Corporate Transparency Act Compliance
Anti-Corruption & FCPA Advisory
Data Privacy Compliance (LATAM, EU, U.S.)
🔍 Strategic & Risk Management Consulting
Legal Risk Management & Mitigation
Strategic Planning for Corporate Structure Optimization
Custom Legal Solutions for Global Operations
Compliance Audits & Investigations
🤝 Client-Specific Legal Project Management
Multinational Team Coordination & Legal Operations
Legal Training & Template Development for In-House Teams
Secondment & On-Demand Legal Staffing for Fortune 100 ClientsMore...
Chloe Kilgour-Ramages
Founder & CEO@Little Lenders
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Legal Background:
- Admitted attorney of the High Court of South Africa (July 2022).
- Gained experience in Corporate M&A, Tax, and Dispute Resolution as a Candidate Attorney at Baker & McKenzie and Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr Inc.
- Internships at top-tier law firms (ENSafrica, STBB, Cullinan & Associates, etc.), providing exposure to various legal domains.
Academic & Educational Roles:
- Marker & Examiner at UNISA (since Oct 2023), ensuring fair grading and providing constructive feedback.
- Teaching Experience: Guest English Teacher in South Korea (2017) via the EPIK program; Online English Instructor for international students.
Entrepreneurship & Business Leadership:
- Founder & CEO of Little Lenders (since 2023) – a secondhand children's clothing business.
- Managed strategic development, marketing, inventory management, and industry analysis to drive business growth.
Academic Achievements:
- LLM (Environmental Law) – University of Cape Town (2018), with a distinction in Natural Resources Law.
- BA LLB – Stellenbosch University, with multiple distinctions and leadership roles (Class Representative, Law Journal Editorial, UNASA Vice-Chairperson).
Leadership & Social Impact:
- Pro Bono & Community Development: Won Baker McKenzie’s CSR/Pro Bono Award (2019).
- United Nations Association (UNASA-SU): Led tree planting and tutoring projects.
- Climate Activism: Trained by Al Gore’s Climate Reality Leadership Corps.More...
Salah Ahmed
Programme Manager@National Grid
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With over 22 years of work experience in IT project and programme management, Salah Ahmed is a seasoned leader in delivering complex and strategic initiatives across various sectors and domains. As a Programme Manager at National Grid, Salah manages the Mergers and Acquisition team.
Salah is passionate about driving innovation, efficiency, and quality in IT solutions, and I enjoy collaborating with diverse and talented teams to achieve successful outcomes. Salah is looking for new opportunities to leverage his expertise and experience in IT programme management and contribute to the growth and transformation of organisations in the digital age.More...
Chiara Vigneri
Solicitor
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Chiara is a solicitor qualified in England and Wales with experience advising multinational clients on complex commercial, corporate, and dispute resolution matters. Chiara is specialized in high-value cross-border litigation and arbitration across diverse sectors, including energy, marine, and insurance. Skilled in drafting contracts, managing risk, and delivering governance solutions, Chiara is fluent in English and Italian and excels in providing practical, business-focused legal advice.More...
Bilingual professional with over 12 years of expertise in corporate governance, compliance, contingency response, and project management within the corporate and banking sectors. Extensive experience in public policy, crowdfunding, CSR, social programs, and financial aid, complemented by 15 years of dedicated non-profit practice. Adept at navigating complex regulatory environments and fostering strategic partnerships to achieve organizational goals.More...
Weeranun Niyomkul
Company secretary@T&B media global (Thailand) co., ltd.
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I have an experience about company secretary, Intellectual property and Thai labor law also if you want to open the company in Thailand you can contact me.More...
Aurora Tapia Carretero
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With a dynamic background spanning various roles, I bring a wealth of experience to the table:
Mastering organizational skills and attention to detail while supporting teams in achieving their goals, navigating the intricacies of financial management, from basic bookkeeping to assisting in the finance department's operations, pioneering the establishment of processes and procedures within finance departments, contributing to the foundational success of emerging ventures.More...
Natalia Rigueiro
Legal Counsel@FrieslandCampina
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As a Legal Counsel at different companies, I play a critical role in ensuring the company's compliance with relevant laws and regulations.More...
José Sarmiento
Finance Manager@Bradford Hill
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Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Finance, and Bachelor ́s Degree in Accounting, bilingual (English, Spanish), with over 20 years of experience working in the healthcare, pharmaceutical, research, and service sectors for multinational companies such as PWC (UK), Baker McKenzie (USA), Sanofi (France), and Galderma (Switzerland).
Experience in financial planning, financial analysis, cash management, investment and project evaluation, internal control focused on SOX and compliance, financing, financial risk management, financial reporting, mergers and acquisitions.
Collaborated on projects in Venezuela, Chile Argentina, Brazil, Panama, Colombia, France, Switzerland, and the USA.More...