Ethics in the Boardroom: Making the Right Choices When Stakes Are High
In my career as a corporate and securities lawyer, I’ve worked on mergers, acquisitions, corporate restructuring, and complex commercial transactions that involve millions—or sometimes billions—of dollars. The stakes are high, the pressure is intense, and the timelines are often unforgiving. In such an environment, technical skill alone isn’t enough. Ethical decision-making is just as critical […]
Balancing Work and Passion: How Hobbies Keep Lawyers Grounded
When people ask me what keeps me motivated in my legal career, the first things that come to mind are clients, deals, and professional challenges. But the truth is, what keeps me grounded, creative, and energized often comes from outside the office—in my hobbies and passions. Over the years, I’ve learned that balancing work with […]
Mentorship Through Recreation: Teaching Young Professionals Outside the Office
Mentorship is one of the most rewarding aspects of my career. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of guiding young lawyers and professionals as they navigate their early careers, make career decisions, and build their professional identities. But mentorship doesn’t only happen in boardrooms, offices, or conference rooms. Some of the most meaningful lessons […]
Legal Lessons from the Family Business: How Personal Values Shape Professional Work
How My Family Taught Me to Practice Law When people ask me how I became a lawyer, I often talk about the degrees, the firms, and the cases. But the real answer starts much earlier—with my family. Long before I ever stepped into a courtroom or sat across from a client in a boardroom, I […]
The Quiet Power of Governance: How Strong Boards Make Strong Companies
When people think about the forces that drive successful businesses, they often point to leadership, innovation, capital, or market opportunity. And they’re not wrong—those are all crucial elements. But after spending decades advising companies of all sizes, I’ve come to believe that there’s another, quieter force at work behind long-term success: strong corporate governance. Board […]
How Smart Tax Planning Secures Generational Wealth for Latino Families
For many Latino families, the story of wealth is a story of hope, hard work, and resilience. It’s about creating opportunities that previous generations never had and building a legacy that lasts beyond one lifetime. Yet, for all the ambition and success, one challenge often stands in the way of turning hard-earned assets into lasting […]
Ethics at the Helm: Why Corporate Governance Depends on Integrity
When we talk about corporate governance, many people immediately think of board meetings, shareholder votes, and compliance checklists. While these are all important pieces of the puzzle, there’s one element that often gets less attention but is absolutely foundational: ethics. Without a strong ethical compass guiding decisions at the top, even the most well-structured governance […]
Legacy and Leadership: Mentoring the Next Generation of Latino Lawyers
When I think about my journey in the legal profession—from law school to partnership to leading my own firm—I don’t just think about the cases, the clients, or the wins. I think about the people who helped me get here. I think about the mentors who took time to guide me, the colleagues who believed […]
Beyond the Deal: Why Cultural Fluency Matters in Business Law
In my years of practicing law, I’ve been part of countless complex business transactions—mergers, acquisitions, cross-border deals, real estate closings, and corporate restructurings. Each one had its own unique set of financial goals, regulatory requirements, and business considerations. But time and again, one factor has proven just as critical as the legal fine print: cultural […]
Corporate Governance in a Post-Pandemic World: Best Practices for Board Members
Over the past few years, corporate boards have been tested in ways few could have predicted. The pandemic didn’t just shake up how companies operate—it fundamentally changed how boards function. As a corporate attorney who has worked closely with board members and senior executives for decades, I’ve witnessed this shift up close. And as someone […]