The Legal Honor Awards are prestigious honors presented by LexTalk World Conference to recognize excellence and innovation in the legal industry. These awards celebrate outstanding achievements across various categories, including individuals, organizations, and initiatives that have made significant contributions to the legal profession. Whether it’s groundbreaking legal research, impactful advocacy, or innovative legal tech solutions, the Lex-Falcon Global Awards highlight the best and brightest in the legal field.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Career with over 20 years of experience in the corporate sector, with generalist work in Contractual, Regulatory, Civil, Labor, Administrative, Environmental, Corporate, Compliance and Digital Law, serving several segments: petrochemical, sugar and ethanol, infrastructure, civil construction, real estate and data center.
After graduation in Law in 2004, did two specializations, in Contract Law at Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo – PUC-SP – Brazil, and in Mediation and Negotiation – Competences for Leadership at Universidad Tecnológica Nacional / Asociación Civil APEP – Buenos Aires – Argentina. After that, in 2021 – 2022, concluded a Master degree in International Development at IBEI – Institut Barcelona Estudis Internacionals, in Barcelona – Spain.
With over 20 years in the corporate sector, I’ve built a broad legal practice in Contract, Regulatory, Civil, Labor, Administrative, Environmental, Corporate, Compliance, and Digital Law. I’ve advised industries such as petrochemicals, ethanol, infrastructure, construction, real estate, and data centers. After earning my Law degree in 2004, I specialized in Contract Law at PUC-SP and in Mediation and Negotiation in Argentina. In 2021–2022, I earned a Master’s in International Development from IBEI (Spain), strengthening my global legal perspective to support complex, cross-border business and strategic decision-making.
With over 20 years in the corporate sector, I’ve built a broad legal practice in Contract, Regulatory, Civil, Labor, Administrative, Environmental, Corporate, Compliance, and Digital Law. I’ve advised industries such as petrochemicals, ethanol, infrastructure, construction, real estate, and data centers. After earning my Law degree in 2004, I specialized in Contract Law at PUC-SP and in Mediation and Negotiation in Argentina. In 2021–2022, I earned a Master’s in International Development from IBEI (Spain), strengthening my global legal perspective to support complex, cross-border business and strategic decision-making.
Luis Enrique Cruz Asturias is a visionary entrepreneur and legal expert driving sustainable growth in Guatemala. With a background in law and a Master’s in Public Policy, he founded Grupo Legal Integrado and FMS Legal Services, advising on complex legal and business matters. As a CEDECON board member, he champions constitutional order and civic engagement. He also leads initiatives like Ciudadano Responsable and Asociación Pro-Líderes, focused on youth leadership and community development. Through innovation and social responsibility, Luis Enrique fosters lasting impact and believes challenges fuel personal and societal progress.
Winfried Hempel is a Chilean lawyer and human rights advocate known for his fight for justice for Colonia Dignidad survivors. Raised in the colony, he taught himself Spanish and became a lawyer to defend over 120 victims. As founder of WHM – Hempel & Cía., he secured a landmark ruling to compensate survivors through property sales. Winfried also campaigns against the site's commercialization, pushing for a memorial instead. His journey of resilience and legal courage has made him a powerful voice in Latin America's human rights movement.
Mr. Jaso is a litigation attorney with over nine years of experience in civil and commercial law. He earned his law degree from Universidad Iberoamericana, Mexico City, and holds a postgraduate diploma in insolvency proceedings from the Barra Mexicana de Abogados. He has represented plaintiffs and defendants in civil, commercial, arbitral, and insolvency cases, particularly in the insurance, metallurgical, and construction sectors. His key achievements include enforcing a unit-price contract for a real estate developer and securing dismissal of a moral damages claim by shifting liability to a financial institution.
I am a legal professional with over 15 years of international experience across Mexico, Taiwan, and the U.S., specializing in International and Mexican Law. My background spans public and private sectors, with expertise in transactional, tax, trade, immigration, environmental, energy, IP, litigation, and ADR. I’ve led complex legal processes, negotiated commercial contracts, and ensured compliance. I hold a JD from IBERO, a dual LL.M. from the University of Houston, and a Global MBA from National Taiwan University, blending legal and business insight.
With over six years of experience, Raziel advises national and international clients in sectors including technology, education, food, automotive, maquila, and consumer goods. His practice focuses on mergers and acquisitions, financing, private equity, and corporate law. He has led cross-border acquisitions and financing deals involving the Mexican Stock Exchange (BMV). Raziel is part of Santamarina + Steta, a top-tier full-service law firm in Mexico, known for delivering strategic, multidisciplinary legal solutions to global corporations and emerging businesses alike.
Lawyer and master’s student in Labor Law at Escuela Libre de Derecho and in Gender Equality at ESNECA Business School. Recognized by Chambers and Partners and Legal 500, and named one of Mexico’s most influential female lawyers in 2024 by Foro Jurídico. Director for Mexico and Latin America of LGBT Mentoring, mentor, and consultant for CEEAD. Author of ABA ROLI’s Women’s Labor Rights in Mexico guide, published writer, lecturer, and certified speaker on gender and diversity since 2021.
Lawyer with over 25 years of experience and a Master’s in International Commercial Law from Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey. Holds diplomas in Real Estate Law and Legal Aspects of Nearshoring. Specializes in contractual law, trusts, corporate financing, M&A, and industrial real estate. Has worked with top firms like Mancera Ernst & Young and Chapa Maldonado y Asociados. In 2025, served as contracts lawyer at Tiendas Soriana, and since 2016, leads the Legal Department at Grupo Avante, supporting its rise as a top industrial park developer in Northern Mexico. Recognized by Legal 500 in 2024 as a leading corporate lawyer.
Legal Counsel with over eight years of experience advising multinational corporations across LATAM and international markets on regulatory compliance, data privacy, consumer protection, social media, artificial intelligence, and technology transactions. Known for supporting commercial teams and negotiating complex cross-border agreements, she holds dual LL.M. degrees: International Business Law from the University of Barcelona and Intellectual Property & Technology Law from Universidad Panamericana. Recognized at the LexTalk World Conference’s 2025 Lex-Falcon Awards as “Emerging Lawyer of the Year,” she’s acknowledged for her innovation and leadership in legal tech and compliance.
Tax lawyer with over 15 years of experience in advisory, litigation, and corporate tax, specializing in Tax Law, Agribusiness Taxation, and Tax Reform (USP), with executive training in Leadership (FGV) and People Management (IBC). Director at HMPX, he leads strategic tax planning, litigation, and credit recovery, with strong performance before CARF and TIT. He advises medium and large companies in audits, compliance, and complex reviews. A professor at IIFET, he mentors professionals on Brazil’s tax reform. Known for his technical leadership and strategic use of technology to transform tax complexity into a competitive business advantage.
Felipe Abril is a Colombian lawyer with 7+ years of experience advising multinational companies across Latin America. As Senior Legal Counsel for LATAM at inDrive, he leads legal strategy and ensures regulatory compliance. His expertise spans commercial and technology law, corporate governance, consumer protection, and IP. Formerly at adidas Colombia, he led commercial negotiations and brand protection. He holds a law degree and specialization from Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, with further studies in Entertainment Law at Universidad de los Andes.
Brazil’s recent reforms—starting with the 2019 Economic Freedom Act—reflect an ongoing push to boost investment and streamline regulation. The 2023 Tax Reform (Amendment 132/2023 and Law 214/2025) introduced a dual VAT system (IBS and CBS) and the IS tax, a federal levy on socially or environmentally harmful goods like alcohol, tobacco, and mining. With fixed and progressive rates tied to emissions or health risks, IS impacts pricing, compliance, and competitiveness. Export rules remain pending congressional review. Legal counsel is crucial as Brazil modernizes its tax landscape and strengthens its appeal to Felipe Pessoa global investors.
I am a licensed attorney from Universidad de Chile with 12 years of experience in intellectual property, asset management, and complex technology contracts in the mining and metallurgical sectors. I hold an LL.M. in Intellectual Property Law from The George Washington University (2020) and a diploma in innovation management from Universidad de Chile (2017). Currently, I serve as Legal Director at DUAM S.A., advising clients—mainly Codelco—on innovation and intellectual asset management. I also teach at Universidad Central’s Entrepreneurship Legal Clinic and Universidad de Santiago’s Knowledge Management Diploma Program, focusing on intellectual property, legal support for entrepreneurs, and strategic use of knowledge in innovation-driven environments.
Gabriela Badi is a legal executive with 25+ years of experience advising C-level leaders and managing legal operations in tech, finance, and consulting. She began in boutique tech law firms, later specializing in corporate and banking law. For 18 years, she held senior in-house roles, including Managing Director for Legal at Accenture Brazil. Now leading her consultancy, she advises on legal strategy, governance, and compliance. A Brazil-Switzerland citizen, she holds a law degree and MBA, and speaks Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados (CMT) combines agility, expertise in largescale projects, sector specialization, and proven results. Founded in 2003, the firm merges the strengths of major national and international law firms with boutique-style client care, delivering strategic corporate legal solutions . With 133 professionals, CMT offers a comprehensive understanding of clients’ businesses, enabling targeted risk assessments, contingency planning, and cost-benefit analysis. Ranked by Chambers, Legal 500, and Análise Advocacia, the firm excels in preventive law and dispute resolution with a focus on efficiency, ethics, and technical precision. Its multidisciplinary team offers expertise across corporate governance, contracts, compliance, arbitration, M&A, labor, tax, energy, and more.
Jaime Vigil is a seasoned legal professional with expertise in corporate and new technology law. He holds a Bachelor’s in Legal Sciences from the Higher School of Economics and Business and a postgraduate degree in New Technology Law from ISEADE-FEPADE. Currently pursuing an online LLM at the University of Arizona, he serves as Country Manager and Senior Attorney at Biz Latin Hub El Salvador. Jaime advises local and international clients on corporate, labor, IP, and immigration matters, with a focus on cryptoassets and digital assets. His experience and commitment make him a trusted advisor in today’s evolving legal landscape.
JESÚS PÉREZ PEREZ PALAZUELOS is a Senior Associate at Baker McKenzie in Mexico City, with over 15 years of expertise in M&A, corporate, contractual, and foreign investment law. He routinely represents domestic and international clients in crossborder and multijurisdictional transactions. Legally qualified in both Mexico (2014) and New York (2019), Jesús earned his LL.M. from Columbia Law School in 2017. His experience spans corporate restructurings, joint ventures, and significant deals—such as advising on a major oil-and-gas acquisition involving the Zama block, recognized as the Association of International Petroleum Negotiators’ “2019 Deal of the Year.” He also spent time as a visiting attorney in Baker McKenzie’s Chicago office.
He earned his law degree from Universidad Panamericana Campus Mixcoac and is currently a partner at the labor law firm Sales Boyoli Asesores Laborales. With advanced diplomas in labor law from UNAM, INCAM, and the Supreme Court of Justice of the Nation, he specializes in collective labor law. He advises national and international companies on negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and develops strategies for their legalization, consultations, ownership trials, strike calls, conciliations, and individual labor litigation before arbitration boards and courts. He also manages settlement negotiations and individual trials before labor tribunals. Additionally, he has studied abroad at Fordham University and New York University.
With over 15 years of experience, he has led M&A, energy, litigation, and more. At Alegalis (Legic network), he directed the Energy, Civil, and Criminal department and served as General Counsel for key regional business operations. He later became Legal Director for Pollo Campero in the U.S. and Europe, and contributed to CMI and La Estancia’s legal teams, overseeing cross‑border M&A and corporate needs throughout the Western Hemisphere. He holds an LL.M. in Business Law from Universidad Católica de Chile, a postgraduate degree in International Commerce Management from Universidad de San Carlos (Guatemala), and a Law and Notary degree from Universidad Francisco Marroquín (Guatemala).
I am a Mexican lawyer with 20+ years of experience in corporate law, compliance, and regulatory affairs across Latin America and Asia. I’ve led complex transactions, governance initiatives, and ethics programs, aligning legal strategy with business goals. As in-house counsel, I’ve worked with authorities to promote compliance and transparency. I value integrity, ethical leadership, and continuous learning. Passionate about mentoring and inclusion, I support women leaders and cross-functional collaboration. I was honored to be nominated as an Inspiring In-House Counsel at LexTalk New York.
Luis Enrique Pérez is a dispute resolution lawyer specializing in civil, commercial, bankruptcy, and restructuring matters. Since 2011, he has employed strategic litigation and negotiation, including Amparo cases before Mexico’s highest courts. Before joining White & Case, he spent a decade at a top Mexican boutique firm. Now part of White & Case’s Band 2 Dispute Resolution team, he handles shareholder disputes, insolvency, liability claims, insurance and bond litigation, banking issues, and contract enforcement with a decisive, results-driven approach.
I’m MARÍA CAMILA CORREA MEJÍA, a Colombian lawyer specializing in corporate and commercial law. I earned my law degree and a postgraduate specialization in Corporate Law from Universidad EAFIT and am currently pursuing a Master’s in Commercial Law at Universidad Externado de Colombia. With over seven years of experience, I’ve worked on complex contractual matters, M&A transactions, corporate governance, and commercial strategy. As In-House Counsel in the financial and infrastructure sectors, I’ve supported legal risk management, regulatory compliance, and strategic business planning. I’m passionate about aligning legal frameworks with sustainable growth and long-term value, combining legal precision with business insight in high-stakes environments. I continue to evolve with the legal industry and deliver impactful, forward-looking solutions.
She earned her law degree from FUMEC University in 2003 and holds a postgraduate specialization in Labor Law and Work Process from CERS. With over 15 years of experience in consultancy and labor litigation, she has advised companies across the heavy construction, civil, transport, and real estate sectors. For a decade, she led the legal department of a corporate group operating in these industries. In 2023, she was recognized in Análise Advocacia Mulher’s Special Ranking as a leading labor-law attorney. Now at CMF Advogados (Cabral, Magalhães & Fonseca), she delivers personalized labor and business law services—covering preventive consulting, due diligence, and both judicial and administrative representation.
MAURICIO JUNQUERA is a globally recognized legal leader and Co-Founder of Junquera Legal, a renowned multidisciplinary law firm. With extensive experience in anti‑corruption & compliance, arbitration, corporate, banking & finance, litigation, energy law, real estate, and international trade, he expertly navigates complex, cross-border cases across the Americas, Europe, Asia, Africa, and Oceania. As Director of Strategic Alliances for the World Law Congress and a Board Member of the World Law Foundation, Mauricio champions the Rule of Law and leads impactful pro bono initiatives. He leverages emerging technologies and innovation to deliver efficient, cutting‑edge legal solutions. His academic formation at institutions like IE University, NYU, LSE, and Universidad Panamericana underpins his forward-thinking, integrity-driven global practice.
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