Several lawyers of the firm are members of the International Bar Association and the National Association of Corporate Lawyers (ANADE), and are certified by the latter.
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Alejandro Federico Salas Pizá
CDMX
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Escuela Libre de Derecho (1971-1975)
Professional Experience:
DeForest Mexico City (1985-2016)
Practice Areas:
N/A
Status:
Partner
Alejandro P. Salas de la Borbolla
CDMX
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Anáhuac (1995-2000)
Professional Experience
DeForest Mexico City (1997-)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law and Contracts, Intellectual Property, Energy Law
Status
Partner
Donato Vadillo Martinez
CDMX
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Tecnológica de México (1995-2000)
Professional Experience
DeForest Mexico City (2010-)
Enrique Arellano Rincón Abogados, S.C., México, D.F. (2008-2010)
Salas Piza y Escalante, S.C., México, D.F. (2005-2007)
National Institute for Migration, Mexico City Agency (2003-2004)
Practice Area
Immigration Law
Status
Associate
Edgar Andrés Barreto Rodriguez
CDMX
Academic History
Master of Laws in Tax Law, Universidad Panamericana (2011-2012)
Bachelor in Law, Escuela Libre de Derecho (1994-1999)
Professional Experience
DeForest Mexico City (2012-)
GRUPO MR / Maroba (2013-2019)
Practice Areas
Labor and Social Security Law
Status
Partner
Mario Ignacio López Mota
CDMX
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico (1971-1975)
Professional Experience
DeForest Mexico City (1985-)
Practice Areas
Litigation and Arbitration
Status
Partner
María Emilia Pinchetti B.
CDMX
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Escuela Libre de Derecho (1973-1977)
Professional Experience:
DeForest Mexico City (2018-)
Rivera Soto Abogados SC., (2011-)
Hernández De La Rosa Abogados S.C. (2003 – 2016)
Gaxiola, Robina y Asociados (2001)
Cuellar Núñez Abogados S.C. (1998-2001)
Paras, S.C. Asesores Fiscales (1995 -1997)
Hardin Hess, Santos Galindo & Hanhausen, S.C. (1990 – 1995)
Macedo y Ortiz Pinchetti, S.C. (1983 – 1990)
Practice Area
Intellectual Property
Status
Associate
Zeus Hernandez Ramírez
CDMX
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Anáhuac (1995 – 2000)
Professional Experience
DeForest Mexico City (1997-)
Practice Areas
Litigation
Status
Partner
Rodrigo Hugh Salas Tonella
CDMX
Academic History
Master of Laws in Amparo (Constitutional Law), Universidad Durango Santander (2005-2007)
Bachelor in Law, Universidad de Sonora (1992-1997)
Professional Experience
DeForest CDMX (2019-)
Universidad del Valle de México (2017)
Universidad Durango Santander, campus Hermosillo (2016)
Ross, Ramírez y Salas (2004)
Practice Areas
Civil Law, Criminal Law, Commercial Law and Family Law
Status
Associate
Gabriela Peregrina Espino
CDMX
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla (2001 – 2006)
Professional Experience
DeForest CDMX (2019 – )
Sales Boyoli, S.C., CDMX (2017-2019)
DeForest Puebla (2008-2017)
Practice Areas
Labor and Social Security Law
Status
Partner
Moreen Barzic
CDMX
Academic History:
Master of Laws in International Law (MS), specialization in Maritime Law, Université de Lille II, France (2012-2013)
Postgraduate Degree in European Law (MA) with the EU Erasmus Program, University of Malta, Malta (2011-2012)
Bachelor in Law (BA), Université de Rennes I, France (2008-2011)
Professional Experience:
DeForest Mexico City (2019-)
Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty, Paris, France (2015-2018)
Holman Fenwick Willan, Paris, France (2014)
Bolloré Africa Logistics, Paris, France (2014)
French Embassy in Jamaica (2013)
Practice Areas:
French Desk and Maritime Law
Status:
Associate
Carlos Alberto Arauz Delgado
CDMX
Academic History
Master of Laws in International Taxation in the New York University (NYU) (2017-2018)
Bachelor in Law, Law School of Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) (2009-2013)
Professional Experience
DeForest Mexico City, (2020-)
Grupo Az, (2016-2019)
Tax Administration Service (2015-2016)
Office of the Attorney General for Fiscal matters (2013-2015)
Practice Areas
Tax Law
Status
Associate
HÉCTOR GERARDO FRANCO COLÍN
CDMX
Academic History
Bachelor of Laws, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (2010 – 2016)
Bachelor of Economics, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (2009 – 2015)
Professional Experience
Vice President of Business Development of Mutuo Financiera (2018-2019)
Planning Director of Comisión Reguladora De Energía [Energy Regulatory Commission] (2017-2018)
Specialist Coordinator of Affiliated Companies of Petróleos Mexicanos (2016-2017)
Business Development Analyst of PetroRock Energy LLC (2014-2015)
Practice Areas
Energy Law, Regulatory Law and Corporate Law.
Status
Associate
Etienne Luquet Farías
CDMX
Academic History
Master of Laws, Harvard Law School (2003-2004)
Bachelor of Laws, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (1996-2001)
Professional Experience
DeForest, Mexico City (2020-)
Member of the Supreme Court (2015-2018)
Office of Legal Affairs of the the Presidency of the Republic (2012-2015)
Technical Secretariat of the Presidency of the Supreme Court (2010-2012)
Member of the Supreme Court (2008-2010)
Legal Services of the Federal Electoral Institute (2006-2007)
Constitutional Procedures of the Department of the Interior (2005-2006)
Practice Areas
Technology Law
Constitutional Law
Status
Associate
Sandra Michel Naveda Martinez
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor of Science in Jurisprudence, Escuela Libre de Derecho, CDMX (1999-2004)
Diploma of International Commerce, Universidad Anáhuac, CDMX (2014)
Diploma of Team Coaching, Universidad Ibero Puebla (Certified by International Coaching Technologies) (2015-2016)
Professional Experience
DeForest Abogados (Dec 2020-)
HSBC México, S.A, Multiple Banking Institution, HSBC (2013-2020)
JP Morgan (2012-2013)
Scotia Stock Exchange (2008-2012)
Scotiabank Inverlat, SA., Multiple Banking institution, Scotiabank (2006-2008)
Lawfirm Kuri Breña, Sánchez Ugarte, Corcuera and Aznar (2004-2006)
Lawfirm Goodrich Riquelme and Associates (2001-2002)
Practice Areas
Banking Law, Financial Law, Stock Market Law, Government Banking, Business Banking, Agricultural Law, Private Banking, Credits, Guarantees, Credit Restructuring.
Status
Partner
Ana Cecilia Villanueva Salas
Guadalajara
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Occidente (1995-1999)
Professional Experience:
DeForest Guadalajara (2018-)
IBM de México, S.A. (2003-2006)
Deloitte & Touche (1999-2001)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Civil and Contracts Law, Intellectual Property and Copyrights
Status
Associate
José Carlos Orozco Flores
Guadalajara
Academic History
Master of Laws in Corporate Law, Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara (1994-2001)
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Panamericana Guadalajara (1987-1992)Experiencia profesional
Professional Experience:
DeForest Guadalajara (2013- )
Arancia Industrial (1999-2013)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Civil and Contracts Law, Intellectual Property and Copyrights
Status
Partner
José Antonio Rocha Bayardo
Guadalajara
Academic History
Master in Constitutional Law and Amparo, Universidad Enrique Díaz de León (2014-2016)
Bachelor of Laws,Universidad Enrique Díaz de León. (2008-2012)
Professional Experience:
Möller & Ruiz (2017-)
Law Firm of Mr. Juan Carlos Sánchez Solórzano. (2012-2016)
Law Firm of Mr. Guillermo Ogarrio Saucedo (2008-2012)
Ingeniería Técnica Jurídica Especializada, S.C. (2000-2007)
Practice Areas
Civil and Commercial Law, Labor Law, Family and Commercial Insolvency Proceedings
Status
Associate
Juan Mariano Möller Shuster
Guadalajara
Academic History
Ph.D. in Law, Universidad Panamericana, Campus Guadalajara (2013-2014)
Master of Laws, Department of Constitutional Law and Political Science, Universitat Abat Oliba, de Barcelona, Spain (2013-2014)
Master in Corporate and Private Law, Universidad Panamericana, campus Guadalajara (2010-2011)
Bachelor of Laws, Universidad de Guadalajara, (1991-1996)
Professional Experience:
Möller & Ruiz (1994- )
Organista & Ruiz (1990-1994)
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy Law, Civil Law and Contract, Due Diligence & Compliance, Corporate Law
Status
Partner
Mariana Möller Bernal
Guadalajara
Academic History
Bachelor of Laws, Universidad Panamericana, campus Guadalajara (2012-2017)
Professional Experience
Möller & Ruiz (2014- )
Möller Consultants (2012-2014)
Practice Areas
Contracts, Corporate and Notary Law, Civil Law, Bankruptcy Law
Status
Associate
Juan Carlos Pérez Ayala
Guadalajara
Academic History
Master in Criminal Law and Criminology, Universidad Enrique Díaz de León (2014-2016)
Bachelor of Laws, Universidad Univer (2003-2006)
Professional Experience
Möller & Ruiz (2003-).
Universidad Marista de Guadalajara (2013-2015)
Second Criminal Court of the First Judicial District (2008-2010)
Practice Areas
Corporate Criminal Law, Family Law, Due Diligence & Compliance, Civil Law and Contracts, Commercial Law, Bankruptcy Law
Status
Partner
Itzel Guadalupe Rivera Valdez
Guadalajara
Academic History
Bachelor of Laws, Universidad de Guadalajara, (2008-2012)
Professional Experience
Möller & Ruiz (2012-)
Grupo Financiero Banorte, (2017-2018)
Comercializadora Bargeld (2014-2017)
Judicial Power of the Federation, District Court of the Penitentiary Complex Islas Marías and Auxiliary in all the Republic (2012-2013)
Judicial Power of the Federation, Second Collegiate Criminal Court of Third Circuit (2010-2012)
Practice Areas
Corporate Criminal Law, Family Law, Civil Law and Contracts
Status
Associate
Jorge Fernando Ruiz Perez
Guadalajara
Academic History
Ph.D. in Law, Universidad Panamericana, campus Guadalajara (2013-2014)
Master of Laws, Department of Constitutional Law and Political Science, Universitat Abat Oliba, de Barcelona, Spain (2013-2014)
Master in Private and Corporate Law, Universidad Panamericana, campus Guadalajara, (2010-2011)
Bachelor of Laws, Universidad de Guadalajara, (1988-1993)
Professional Experience
Möller & Ruiz (1994-)
Organista & Ruiz (1987-1994)
Practice Areas
Civil and Commercial Law, Contracts and Trust, Bankruptcy Law, Due Diligence & Compliance, Corporate Law.
Status
Partner
Mauricio Fuentes Arteaga
Guadalajara
Academic History
Bachelor of Laws, Universidad de Guadalajara (2008-2012)
Professional Experience
Möller & Ruiz (2018-).
The Judicial Power (2015)
The Judicial Power of the State of Jalisco (2009-2011)
Practice Areas
Civil and Commercial Law, Family Law, Corporate Law, Intellectual Property
Status
Associate
Carlos Caballero Acosta
León
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana campus León (1997-2001)
Professional Experience
DeForest León (2011- )
Municipal Housing Institute of León, Gto. (2010-2013)
Fund for Rural Property Management of the Secretariat of the Agrarian Reform (2006-2009)
Office of the Municipal President of León, Gto. (2000-2003)
Notary No. 43 in León, Gto. (1999-2000)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Civil and Contract Law, Labor and Social Security Law
Status
Partner
Carlos Javier Torres Hernández
León
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad La Salle (1992-1996)
Professional Experience:
DeForest León (2018- )
Carlos Torres & Abogados S.C. (2015)
Practice Areas
Constitutional Law (Amparo), Administrative Law and Government Management
Status
Associate
Héctor Gerardo Araujo Ramírez
León
Academic History
Master of Laws in Environmental Law, Universidad Meridiano (2012-2014)
Bachelor in LAw, Universidad Iberoamericana campus León (1996-2000)
Professional Experience
DeFores León (2012- )
Federal Attorney’s Office for Environmental Protection (PROFEPA) in the State of Guanajuato (2011-2013)
Municipality of León (2009-2011)
Practice Areas
Labor and Social Security Law and Environmental Law
Status
Partner
Jimena del Carmen Fierro Rodríguez
León
Academic History
Master of Laws in Criminal Law, Instituto de Estudios Superiores en Derecho Penal (2012-2013)
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana campus León (1997-2001)
Professional Experience
DeForest León (2015- )
Notary Public No. 22 Celaya, Gto. (2013-2015)
Notary Public No. 35 Celaya, Gto. (2007-2013)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Civil and Contract Law, Litigation and Arbitration
Status
Associate
Jonathan Guerrero Moreno
León
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad de León (2005-2010)
Professional Experience
DeForest León (2014- )
Grupo Constructor Ecupe (2012-2013)
Inmobiliaria Geer (2010-2012)
Practice Area
Litigation and Arbitration, Criminal Law
Status
Associate
Juan Carlos García Delgado
León
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana campus Santa Fe, CDMX (1988-1993)
Professional Experience
DeForest León S.C. (2014- ) National Chamber of Industry Development and Promotion of Housing (CANADEVI) (2011-2013)
García & Martín Abogados S.C. (1996-2010)
Grupo Cifra (1994-1996)
Notary Public No. 28 (1990-1993)
Practice Areas
Litigation and Arbitration
Status
Associate
Judit Ramírez Lozano
León
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad de la Salle Bajío (1998-2003)
Professional Experience:
DeForest León (2018- )
Instituto Cumbres del Bosque León (2011-2018)
“Carlo Ferro” (2007- 2008)
Industrias y Maquilas Paleto S.A. de C.V (2003-2007)
Practice Areas
Civil and Contract Law, Labor and Social Security Law
Status
Associate
Renata Arévalo Ramírez
León
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana campus León (2007-2011)
Professional Experience
DeForest León S.C. (2011- )
Practice Areas
Migratory and Family Law
Status
Partner
Kevin Arias Cabrera
León
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad de la Salle Bajío (2012-2016)
Professional Experience
DeForest León S.C. (2017- )
Practice Area
Litigation and Arbitration
Status
Associate
Diana Guadalupe Soto Durán
León
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad de la Salle Bajío (2015-2019)
Professional Experience
DeForest León (2016- )
Practice Areas:
Migratory Law, Civil and Contract Law, Family Law
Status
Associate
Javier Álvarez Cardona
León
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Anáhuac (1995-2000)
Professional Experience
DeForest León (1997- )
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Civil and Contract Law, Intellectual Property and Copyrights, Energy Law
Status
Associate
Paulina Torres
León
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad de la Salle Bajío (2016)
Professional Experience:
DeForest Leon (2019-)
Carlos Torres & abogados (2015-2019)
Practice Areas
Administrative Law, Civil Law, Commercial Law
Status
Associate
Bruce Claugus
New York
Academic History
Master of Laws in Business Administration, University of Chicago (1984)
Juris Doctorate, Georgetown University Law Center (1976)
Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering, State University of Ohio (1972)
Bachelor in Civil Engineering, State University of Ohio (1972)
Professional Experience
DeForest Nueva York (2011-)
Shearman & Sterling
Practice Areas
Banking Law, Finances, Commercial Litigation and Intellectual Property and Copyrights, Corporate Law, Civil and Contract Law
Status
Partner
Quentin Wong
New York
Academic History
Master of Laws in Corporate Law (LL.M.), New York University, United States (2017-2018)
Bachelor in Political Science, New York University (2013)
Professional Experience:
DeForest Nueva York (2019-)
Riveles Wahab LLP, New York (2018)
Philip T. F. Wong & CO, Hong Kong (2015)
Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited, Hong Kong (2011)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law
Status:
Associate
Anna Sophia Pregartner
Puebla
Academic History
Master of Laws in International Law (LL.M.), New York University, United States (2017-2018)
Bachelor in Law, University of Vienna, Austria (2011-2016)
Erasmus Program of the EU, Universidad Carlos III de Madrid, Spain (2015)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2019-)
Judicial Internship, Vienna, Austria (2016-2017)
UNHCR Austria (2017)
European Parliament (2014)
Practice Areas
German Desk and Social Engagement
Status
Associate
Gina Girak
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Business Law, Vienna University of Economics and Business, Austria (2009- )
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2020-)
Karl Newole & Tanja Cukon, Vienna, Austria (2017-2019)
Practice Areas
German Desk
Status
Associate
Halley Ernesto Martínez Méndez
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (2007-2011)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2018-)
CARE Consultores, S.C. (2011- 2017)
Practice Areas
Litigation and Arbitration
Status
Association
Jaime G. López y Porras
Puebla
Academic History
Master of Laws in International Commerce, University of California, Davis (2016-2018)
Bachelor in Law, Escuela Libre de Derecho de Puebla A.C., (1999-2004)
Professional Experience:
DeForest Puebla (2003-)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Civil and Contractual Law, Administrative Law and Government Administration
Status
Partner
Jessica García López
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad de las Américas Puebla, (2011-2015)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2012-)
Practice Areas
Foreign Investment, Migratory Law and Intellectual Property
Status
Associate
Jessica Paola Ortiz Martinez
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Anáhuac de Puebla (2013-2017)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2018-)
CARE Consultores, S.C. (2016-2017)
Practice Areas
Litigation and Arbitration
Status
Associate
Jorge A. Monroy Sánchez
Puebla
Academic History
Master in alternative means of conflict resolution, Judicial Studies Institute “Mgdo. José María Corte y Juárez” of the Supreme Court of Justice of the State of Puebla (2009-2012)
Bachelor in Law, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, (2001-2005)
Professional Experience:
DeForest Puebla (2017-)
CARE Consultores, S.C. (2011-2017)
Practice Areas
Litigation and Arbitration
Status
Partner
Lizeth Rodríguez Hernández
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Instituto de Ciencias Jurídicas de Puebla A.C. (2008 – 2013)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2016-)
Practice Areas
Labor and Social Security Law
Status
Associate
Luis Castañeda Sánchez
Puebla
Academic History
Master in alternative means of conflict resolution, Judicial Studies Institute “Mgdo. José María Corte y Juárez” of the Supreme Court of Justice of the State of Puebla (2009-2012)
Bachelor in Law, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla, (1999-2004)
Professional Experience:
DeForest Puebla (2017-).
Town Council of Puebla (2011-2014)
CARE Consultores, S.C (2008-2017)Áreas de práctica
Litigio y Arbitraje, Derecho Administrativo y Gestión Gubernamental
Practice Areas
Litigation and Arbitration, Administrative Law and Government Administration
Status
Partner
Lorena Chayban Abdul Massih
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad de las Américas Puebla (2013-2018)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2016-)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Civil and Contracts Law
Status
Associate
Mariana López Vázquez
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (2005-2009)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2012-)
Court Specialized in Financial Matters of Puebla (2009-2012)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Civil and Contracts Law
Status
Associate
Mauricio González Aguilar
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Escuela Libre de Derecho, Puebla (1993-2000)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla. (2014-)
Agroinsumos DISAGRO, S.A. de C.V. (2012-2014)
Fundación Universidad de las Américas, Puebla (UDLAP) (2009-2012)
Practice Area
Corporate Law, Civil and Contracts Law, Administrative Law, Government Management and Tax Administration
Status
Associate
Raymundo Carreño del Moral
Puebla
Academic History
Master of Laws in Corporate Law, Universidad Panamericana (2006-2007)
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México. (1972-1976)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2016-)
Legal director of Volkswagen de México, S.A de C.V (1979-2016)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Civil and Contracts Law, Labor and Social Security Law
Status
Partner Of Counsel
Victor Hugo Enríquez Valencia
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Escuela Libre de Derecho de Puebla A.C., (1997- 2002)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2000-)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Civil and Contracts Law, Intellectual Property and Copyrights and Migratory Law
Status
Partner
Wilberg R. Garcia Heres
Puebla
Academic History
Master of Laws in Corporate Law (LL.M.), New York University, United States (2017-2018)
Master of Laws in Private Law, Universidad Iberoamericana, Puebla City (1999-2002).
Bachelor in Law, Escuela Libre de Derecho de Puebla, A.C. (1991-1996).
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (1998-)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Civil and Contracts Law, Litigation and Arbitration
Status
Partner
Francisco E. Garduño Gonzalo
Puebla
Academic History
Master of Laws in Public Administration,
Universidad Anáhuac Puebla (2016-2018)
Bachelor in Law, Escuela Libre de Derecho de Puebla (1991-1996)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2019-)
Supreme Court of the State of Puebla (2017-)
Secretariat of Finance and Administration (2017)
Secretariat of General Comptroller of the State of Puebla (2011-2013)
Secretariat of Government Administration of the State of Puebla (2011-2013)
Tecnológico de Monterrey campus Puebla (2009)
García Heres y Garduño (1998-2011)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Labor and Social Security Law, Administrative Law, Government Management and Agrarian Law
Status
Partner
María Teresa Ávila Fueyo
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad de las Américas Puebla (2014-2018)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2018-)
Notary Public 42, Puebla City (2015)
Practice Areas
Labor and Social Security Law
Status
Associate
Mauricio Carrillo Esquivel
Puebla
Academic History
Master of Laws in Constitutional and Amparo Law, Escuela Libre de Derecho de Puebla (2015-2017)
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) (2009-2014)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2019-)
ARK consultores empresariales (2016-2019)
VEANA (2014-2016)
Practice Areas
Labor and Social Security Law
Status
Associate
Diana Karen Rosas Arredondo
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad de las Américas Puebla (2015-2019).
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2019-)
Practice Areas
Administrative Law, Government Management, and Civil and Contracts Law
Status
Associate
Erick Antonio Pérez García
Puebla
Academic History
Master of Laws in Constitutional Law, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (2016 – 2018)
Specialization in Constitutional Law, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (2013 – 2015)
Bachelor in Law, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (2006- 2010)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2019 – )
Universidad Cristobal Colón (2018 –2019)
Universidad de América Latina (2019)
DeForest Puebla (2015 – 2018)
I.M.E.P.O.L. (2013 -2014)
State Congress of Puebla (agosto 2012 – agosto 2013)
Practice Areas
Labor and Social Security Law
Status
Associate
Arturo Rojas Hernández
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (2008- 2013)
Professional Experience:
DeForest Puebla (2018-)
AR&K Consultores empresariales (2013-2018)
Local Board of conciliation and Arbitration (de 2011- 2013)
Practice Areas
Litigation and Arbitration, Contracts Law, Commercial Law
Status
Associate
Michelle Estefanía Sánchez Lara
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (2010-2015)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2019-)
Volkswagen de México S.A. de C.V. (2019-)
Secretariat of Health of the State of Puebla (2017–2019)
Secretariat of Economic Development of the Municipality of Puebla (2016 – 2017)
Practice Areas
Administrative Law and Government Management, Civil and Contracts Law, Personal Data
Status
Associate
Israel Cedillo Lazcano
Puebla
Academic History
Ph.D. in Law,University of Edinburgh (2016-)
Master in Governance and Globalization, Universidad de las Américas Puebla (2013-2015)
Master in Mexican Anthropology,
Universidad de las Américas Puebla (2010-2012)
Bachelor of Laws,Universidad de las Américas Puebla (2004-2009)
Professional Experience
DeForest, Puebla (2020-)
Universidad de las Américas Puebla (2010-)
Practice Areas
Technology Law, Personal Data Protection, Banking Law, Computer Law
Status
Consultant
Alejandra Zaragoza Salgado
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (2013-2018)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2019-)
Secretariat of Rural Development in the State of Puebla (2018-2019)
Huerta Gómez Landa y Asociados (2017-2018)
General Secretariat of Agreements of the Mixed Court of Alatriste, Chignahuapan, Puebla. (2016)
Practice Areas
Administrative Law and Government Management, Tax Law, Criminal Law
Status
Associate
Edgar Esponda Rached
Puebla
Academic History
Doctorate, Instituto de Ciencias Jurídicas de Puebla (2016 – 2018)
Master of Laws in Labor and Social Security Law, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (2012 – 2014)
Bachelor in Law, Universidad para el Desarrollo del Estado de Puebla (2004 – 2006)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2019- )
ARK Consultores Empresariales (2009-)
Court of Conciliation and Arbitration of the Municipality of Puebla (2014-)
Sub-Secretariat of High School Education of the State of Puebla (2011-2012)
Law Firm Sánchez Fernández (1999-2008)
Practice Areas
Labor Law and Social Security Law
Status
Partner
Regina Villalobos Bernal
Puebla
Academic History
Master in Corporate Law, Universidad Anáhuac Puebla (2018-2020)
Bachelor of Laws, Universidad de las Américas Puebla (UDLAP) (2013-2017)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2021-)
Rivadeneyra, Treviño & De Campo, S.C. (2018 – 2020)
Diestra Business and Coaching (2017)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Contracts, Labor Law and Social Security
Status
Associate
Francisco Xavier Elízaga Gutierrez
Puebla
Academic History
“Finance for Lawyers” Course, Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo de México (ITAM) (2018)
Bachelor of Laws, Universidad Anáhuac Puebla (2013-2018)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2018- )
Practice Areas
Corporate Law
Status
Associate
Bernardo Narro Vera
Querétaro
Academic History
Bachelor of Laws, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (date)
Diploma Course in Contracts, Barra Queretana Colegiado de Abogados, A.C. (2014-2015)
Tax Update Seminar, Colegio Nacional del Notariado Mexicano (2014-2015)
Diploma Course “Theory and Practice of the Adversarial System”, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (2012)
Professional Experience
DeForest Querétaro (2021-)
Jiménez, Hoyos & Reyes Retana (2008-2021)
Clúster Automotriz de Querétaro, A.C., Non-member Secretary of the Board of Directors.
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Intellectual and Industrial Property Law, Legal Audit, Foreign Investment, Mergers and Acquisitions, Immigration Law.
Status
TBA
Andrea Espino de Alba
Querétaro
Academic History
Master of Laws, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (2016-2017)
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (2011-2015)
Professional Experience
DeForest Querétaro (noviembre 2019).
Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton (2017-2019)
Márquez Ambrosi | Abogados , Querétaro, Qro (2016-2017)
Practice Areas
Litigation and Arbitration
Status
Associate
Carlos U. Márquez Ambrosi
Querétaro
Academic History
Master of Laws in Constitutional Law, Universidad Panamericana (1980)
Bachelor in Law, Universidad La Salle México D.F. (1972 -1977)
Professional Experience
DeForest Querétaro (noviembre 2019)
Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton | Querétaro, Qro (2017-2019)
Márquez Ambrosi Abogados, S.C., Querétaro, Qro (2016-2017)
JMSR Abogados, S.C., Querétaro, Qro. (2003-2016)
Canseco, Márquez y Sentíes, S.C., Querétaro, Qro (1985- 2003)
Schwartau y Márquez Ambrosi, S.C., CDMX.( 1979 – 1985)
Saldaña y Saldaña, S.C., CDMX (1977 – 1979)
Practice Areas
Litigation and Arbitration, Commercial Notary, Property Criminal Law
Status
Partner
Fernando González Astraín
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Iberoamericana Puebla (1999-2004)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2019- )
ARK Consultores Empresariales (2003-2019)
Practice Areas
Contracts Law, Intellectual Property and Copyrights, Commercial and Corporate Law
Status
Partner
Renata Huerta
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad de las Américas Puebla (2014-2020)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2020- )
AR&K Consultores Empresariales (2019)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Contracts Law
Status
Associate
Fernando Borges Regente
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Centro de Estudios las Américas (2005-2007),
Instituto de Ciencias Jurídicas de Puebla (2007-2010)
Professional Experience
DeForest Ciudad de Puebla (2019- )
AR&K/Consultores Empresariales. (2010-2019)
Practice Areas
Labor Law
Status
Associate
Karla López Viveros Sánchez
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Benemérita Universidad Autónoma de Puebla (2008-2012)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (2010-)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Civil and Contracts Law, Litigation and Arbitration
Status
Associate
Miguel Angel Flores Alvarado
Puebla
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Benito Juárez G. (UBJ) (2010-2016)
Professional Experience
DeForest Puebla (mayo 2019-)
ARK Consultores Empresariales
(February 2015 – May 2019)
Practice Areas
Labor and Social Security Law
Status:
Associate
Christiane Cesin Ramírez
Querétaro
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Escuela Libre de Derecho
de Puebla A.C. (2000-2005)
Professional Experience
DeForest Querétaro (2018-)
DeForest Puebla (2001-2018)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Contracts Law, Intellectual Property and Copyrights
Status
Associate
Gustavo Zepeda Ruíz
Querétaro
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (1995-2001)
Professional Experience
DeForest Querétaro (2015-)
Secretariat of Government of the Municipality of Querétaro (2015)
Secretariat of Public Municipal Services of the Municipality of Querétaro, Querétaro (2012-2014)
Town Council of the Municipality of Corregidora, Querétaro (2009-2012)
ZRRG Abogados S.C. (2004)
RAF CONSULTING S.C. (2002)
Zepeda & Ruiz Asociados. (1999)
Agencia Aduanal Grupo Gafi (1999-2001)
Supreme Court of Justice of the State (1995 a 1998)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Civil and Contracts Law, Intellectual Property and Copyrights
Status
Partner
Erika Alejandra Sánchez Ríos
Querétaro
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro(2000-2005)
Professional Experience:
DeForest Querétaro (2020-).
Town Council of Querétaro (2015-)
Secretariat of Town Council (2015 -2018)
Practice Areas
Administrative Law and Government Management
Status
Associate
Rodrigo Vázquez Miranda
Querétaro
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (2007 – 2012)
Professional Experience
DeForest Querétaro noviembre 2019
Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton 2017-2019
Márquez Ambrosi | Abogados, 2012-2017
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Civil and Contracts Law
Status
Associate
Javier Atzin Vallejo Rodríguez
Querétaro
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (2004 – 2008)
Professional Experience
DeForest Querétaro (2019-)
Vallejo & Asociados, Consultores Legales,S.C. (2017- 2019)
Dictaminadores y Consultores Asociados, S.C. (2013- 2017)
Inari, Inteligencia Laboral (2011-2013).
Cavazos Flores Querétaro (2004-2011)
Practice Areas
Labor and Social Security Law
Status
Partner
Karla Patricia Cubillas Hernández
Querétaro
Academic History
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (2013- 2017)
Professional Experience
DeForest Querétaro (noviembre 2019)
Vallejo & Asociados, Consultores Legales, S.C. (2017 – octubre 2019).
Dictaminadores, Consultores y Asociados, S.C (2015-2017)
Practice Areas
Labor and Social Security Law
Status
Associate
Roberto López Hernández
Querétaro
Academic History
Master in Pursuit, Administration of Justice and Oral Litigation, Universidad del Valle de México (2014-2016)
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (2008-2012)
Professional Experience
DeForest Querétaro (2019)
Vallejo & Asociados, Consultores Legales, S.C. (2017- 2019)
Dictaminadores y Consultores Asociados, S.C. (2015 – 2017)
Practice Areas
Labor and Social Security Law
Status
Associate
Rodrigo Márquez Romero
Querétaro
Academic History
Corporate Education Program, University of San Diego, San Diego, CA. (2010)
Bachelor in Law, Universidad Panamericana Sede CDMX, (2000- 2005)
Professional Experience
DeForest Querétaro noviembre 2019
Cacheaux Cavazos & Newton, Querétaro, Qro. 2017-2019
JMSR | Abogados, Querétaro, Qro (2009-2017)
Mijares, Angoitia, Cortés y Fuentes (2004-2009)
Baker & McKenzie S.C. (2002-2004)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Real Estate Law, M&A, Banking and Financial Law, Foreign Investment
Status
Partner
Víctor Manuel Tovilla
Querétaro
Academic History
Master in Public, State and Municipal Administration, Universidad Autónoma de Querétaro (2010-2012)
Bachelor in Law with specialization in Public Law, Universidad Marista Querétaro (2005-2010)
Professional Experience
DeForest Querétaro (2011-)
ZRRG Abogados S.C. (2009-2011)
Corporativo Jurídico Islas y Asociados (2007-2008)
Servicios Jurídicos Profesionales (SEJUPRO) (2005-2006)
Practice Areas
Civil Law, Family Law, Administrative Law and Government Management
Status
Associate
Mark Kelly Vasquez
Texas
Academic History
B.B.A., cum laude, International Business, University of the Incarnate Word (formerly Incarnate Word College), San Antonio, Texas, (1991)
Graduate Study, Masters of Business Administration, University of Texas-El Paso, El Paso, Texas, (1994)
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Texas A & M University School of Law (formerly Texas Wesleyan University School of Law) (1999)
State Bar of Texas (1999)
United States Court of International Trade (2003)
United States Tax Court (2001)
Professional Experience
DeForest Texas (2020 -)
Mark K. Vasquez Law Firm, PLLC (2009-2020)
Rojas & Vasquez, PLLC (1999-2009)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Cross Border Transactions, Corporate Finance, Foreign Investment, International Business, Real Estate and Tax Law
Status
Partner
Sergio Jiménez
Texas
Academic History
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, University of Phoenix (2006)
Doctorate of Jurisprudence, Purdue University Global (2012)
Certified Financial Planner designation (2018)
Registered Investment Advisor (2006)
State Bar of California (2013)
Professional Experience
Law Office of Sergio Jimenez, Esq. (Jan 2020-)
New York Life Advanced Planning Group (2015-2019)
The Strategic Legal Group, PC (2013-2015)
Transamerica Financial Advisors, Inc. (2004-2012)
Practice Areas
Corporate Law, Cross Border Estate Planning, Corporate Finance, Foreign Investment, Securities & Investment offerings, Tax Law
Status
Of Counsel
Yutaka Kimura
Japan
Practice Area:
Corporate
Labor Start-up
Immigration
Education:
Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara – Masters in International
Corporate Law in progress
Nihon University College of Law – Law Degree
Languages:
Japanese
Spanish
English
Background:
Before joining Deforest, he had worked at a prestigious audit firm specializing in auditing, corporate, tax and foreign investment matters and had served for several Mexican companies dedicated to service and manufacturing sector over 14 years. Subsequently, he worked at a distinguished Mexican law firms for 11 years, in order to assist Japanese companies whose investment concentrated mostly in the Bajio area and in automotive and manufacturing sector.
He has experience in corporate law advisory such as formation of companies, legal consulting to the labor and immigration matters, preparation of legal documents, contracts and agreements necessary for the day-to-day operation of a company. In addition, he has participated in developing all kinds of legal procedures to obtain licenses, certificates, permits and approvals from the government authorities, in order to duly fulfill the periodic obligations of the clients.
In Deforest, he offers services to the Japanese companies already established in Mexico which may have specific legal needs, as well as to those are planning to invest in Mexico ensuring them a “soft landing”, based upon his experience developed from advising Japanese companies and his knowledge of Japanese culture.
Representative experience
Year
1998-1999. 2013-2024
Country
Japan, U.S.A.
Description
Incorporation of several Mexican subsidiaries: Legal advisory prior to the incorporation of a company in Mexico, legal consulting and assistance for the formation of a commercial entity in Mexico.
Industry
Automotive, Manufacturing, Commercial services
Year
1998-1999. 2013-2024.
Country
Japan, U.S.A.
Description
Advisory in corporate matters: Consultations on specific enquiries, minutes of shareholders’ meeting, commercial contracts, attention to the annual or periodic obligations of a company, collection of debts, identification of controlling beneficiaries.
Industry
Automotive, Automotive, Manufacturing, Commercial services, Commercial services
Year
2013-2024.
Country
Japan, U.S.A.
Description
Advisory in immigration matters: Consultations on specific enquiries, Employer’s Registry, approval for work visa, change of immigration status, temporary permits, renewal of corresponding visa or registry.
Industry
Automotive, Automotive, Manufacturing, Commercial services, Commercial services
Year
2013-2024.
Country
Japan, U.S.A.
Description
Advisory in labor matters: Consultations on specific enquiries, labor contracts, internal work regulations, employment termination agreements, joint commissions; working collectively with our specialists.
Industry
Automotive, Manufacturing, Commercial services
Year
2013-2019.
Country
Japan, U.S.A.
Description
Advisory in real estate matters: Due diligence prior to real estate acquisition and closing of purchase agreement, lease contracts for offices or industrial plants, construction agreements, obtention of administrative licenses and permits; working collectively with our specialists.
Industry
Automotive, Manufacturing, Commercial services
Year
2016-2024.
Country
Japan, U.S.A.
Description
Advisory in customs and international trade matters: Consultations on specific inquiries, obtention of importers’ registry, IMMEX and VAT Certification matters, negotiations with customs brokers; working collectively with our specialists.
Industry
Automotive, Manufacturing, Commercial services
Year
2019-2024
Country
Japan
Description
Advisory in tax matters: Legal assistance and representation for companies working collectively with our specialists, in order to negotiate favourably with the tax authorities, which performed an inspection and audit to said companies.
Industry
Automotive
Publications and Presentations:
Year 2017
Description
Hiroshima Bank and SEDESU Guanajuato – Seminar in the central office of Guanajuato Puerto Interior: Presentation topic “The new anti-corruption compliance in Mexico and how to minimize criminal liability” (December 8)
Year 2016
Description
Sánchez Devanny and ProMéxico Japan – Seminars in Tokyo, Nagoya and Hiroshima: Presentation topic “Labor aspects that employers must observe for employment in Mexico” (from May 30 to June 3)
Year 2016
Description
Sumitomo Group and subsidiaries – Annual Administrative Meeting at Holiday Inn Express Irapuato: Presentation Topic “Key labor considerations for the Japanese companies established in Mexico and Labor practices which may violate the Federal Labor Law” (May 13)
Year 2015
Description
Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mexico, A.C. – Regional seminar in Holiday Inn Irapuato: Presentation topic “Labor Inspection in Mexico” (July 17)
Year 2015
Description
Cuesta Campos y Asociados, A.C. – Seminar in Hotel Fiesta Americana Aguascalientes: Presentation topic “Foreign Trade law updates and Aspects of the Intellectual Property rights for the companies” (May 27)
Year 2014
Description
Cuesta Campos y Asociados, A.C. – Seminar in the central office of Guanajuato Puerto Interior: Presentation topic “Labor relations in Mexico” (November 20)
Year 2014
Description
Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mexico, A.C. – Regional seminar in Holiday Inn San Luis Potosi-Quijote: Presentation topic “Introduction to the Mexican Labor Law” (November 7)
Year 2014
Description
Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Mexico, A.C. – Regional seminar in Hotel Fiesta Americana Aguascalientes: Presentation topic “Labor documents necessary for the operation in México” (May 21)
Status
Business Partner
