“Going to the Movies,” Part II
Gerardo “Gerry” Lopez, CEO and president of AMC Entertainment, redefines the moviegoing experience
April/May/June 2012
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Arts & Entertainment
Cultura / Arts & Entertainment
Changing the Channel
Sofia Ioannou goes from counsel for MTV Latin America to managing director of Viacom
Showcasing the Fabric of Latinidad
The visionary behind Latino Fashion Week, Arabel Alva Rosales, takes a bow
Cultura / Community Impact
Boston native helps connect Latino professionals nationwide
ALPFA’s Yvonne Garcia connects Latino professionals nationwide
Latino lawyer fights for Chicago’s blue-collar workers
Personal-injury attorney Raul Rodriguez fights for blue-collar workers
Revolutionary Chicago-based group refuses to “act like a nonprofit”
Juan Rangel leads UNO like a well-oiled, million-dollar business
San Francisco Bay Area nonprofit tackles barriers facing Latino families
Led by executive director Raquel Donoso, the Latino Community Foundation tackles barriers facing families
Cultura / Family Heritage
In Sync
Alfredo Flores Jr. runs a mecca for music lovers in San Antonio with his family in sync
Like Father, Like Son
UBM president Mike Cabrera expands on father’s dream
Strawberry Fields
Father and son, Miguel and Juan Chavez, taste sweet success with their cooling company, MJA Cooling, Inc.
Cultura / World View
A Personal Touch
Suzette Recinos shares why spending a day or two with an international client is more valuable than an entire year of phone calls
Coming Full Circle
Alan Varela expands construction business to his native Chile
Communicating with Consumers
Claudia Pardo of The Nielsen Company channels cultural nuances to resonate with Hispanic audiences
Finding Common Ground
Rosa Estrella exercises cultural tact in her role as senior legal director of Eisai Inc.
Jet Setter
Alejandro Quiroz travels the globe for Whirlpool as vice president of global advanced manufacturing
Feature / Corporate Champions
A People Person
Norma Barnes-Euresti ensures the brand’s labor and employment policies leave a good taste in employees’ mouths.
Deal Maker
As the head of the IP group for Microsoft Corporation, Horacio Gutiérrez changes the course of the technology sector one licensing deal at a time
Defending a Brand’s Integrity
Chief global marketing counsel Laura Quintano keeps the beauty giant’s promotional tactics in line
From Colombia to Geneva
Based in Geneva, corporate counsel Guillermo Levy channels his Colombian background to thrive in his global role
Making Moves
Thomas Felíx Tollison of U-Haul International, Inc. works hand-in-hand with the business team
Navigating International Territory
Chevron Corporation's Mayda Prego works closely with legal systems in Africa and Latin America as senior counsel
The Glitzy Side of Law
Nestor Barrero, VP of employment law, plays the role of adviser in the dynamic entertainment industry
Translating Innovation
Indrani Franchini builds an innovative team as chief compliance counsel for the global pharmaceuticals company.
Feature / International Chameleons
International Chameleons
Global players such as IBM's Natalia Ruderman reveal how they leverage their bicultural backgrounds to thrive in the world stage
Negocios / Entrepreneurs
Changing the Game
"I’d been envisioning the concept of myJoblinx for a couple of years before I actually put the idea on paper."
Flipping a Niche
From small tortillería to Isabella Foods, Nelson Guerra corners Mexican-food market
Full-Time Perks
Ron Alvarado taps into need for temporary workforce
Peeling Back the Layers
Leading one of the largest producers of onions in the country, George Rodriguez recalls his rise to the top
Precious Piedras
Liz Palacios’s penchant for vintage jewelry sparks a colorful career
Negocios / Initiatives
Fostering Connections
Oscar Madrid says no to generic bundles for Verizon’s ethnic consumers
Hitting the Nail on the Head
Multicultural marketing manager Hector Vallejo drills into the Hispanic construction segment
Hooking the Latino Audience
Heart-disease survivor Lucinda Martinez pumps her talent and passion to HBO as its VP of domestic network distribution and multicultural marketing
Making a Franchise McFlourish
McDonald’s franchise owner Joseph E. Montoya celebrates 20 years in business
Negocios / Stepping Stones
The Law of Attraction
Celia Meza Utreras shares how her accomplished legal career led her back full circle to work alongside her husband Mario at Utreras Law Offices
Voces / Innovators
Henry Fleches and Gerard Amaro were football teammates at Dade Christian High School.
United Data Technologies’ founders and former high school classmates join forces to tackle I T challenges
José Vélez-Silva and Iñaki Escudero are anything but two-dimensional.
GlobalWorks’ dynamic duo think beyond language to resonate with the “most complex, creative market in the world”
Nicolas Perez Stable’s early plans to focus on transactional law in Latin America were temporarily grounded by 9/11.
9/11 reroutes Nicolas Perez Stable’s career plans
Pedro DeJesús Jr. has made some bold leaps—from X-ray technician to in-house counsel.
Tampico’s Pedro DeJesús Jr. finds change refreshing Innovators
Thomas Warnock was taught to always move forward, never backwards—not even to gain momentum.
DuPont lawyer Thomas Warnock was taught to always move forward, never backwards—not even to gain momentum
After being accepted to Harvard at age 16, Rosanna Durruthy became homeless.
Cigna’s chief diversity officer, Rosanna Durruthy, shares her unusual climb to the top
Growing up, Terri Giron-Gordon says she “always had to be the lead.”
GenQuest’s Terri Giron-Gordon makes friends with competitors
Partners Homero Tristan and Pedro Cervantes avoided the obvious road for Latino lawyers.
Partners Homero Tristan and Pedro Cervantes avoid the “obvious” path for Latino lawyers and focus on business law
Some may view the legal department as a squad of naysayers.
Amylin’s VP of legal Julia Feliciano makes creating inroads with internal constituents a priority
Trained as an electrical engineer, David Cabello never intended to be a lawyer.
One of Texas’s top IP attorneys, David Cabello deals in trade secrets, patents, trademarks, and copyrights
When Adrian Velasquez pitched his high-tech start-up idea, banks balked at the risk proposition.
Adrian Velasquez turns risky start-up into high-tech success story alongside partner Christine Krause
When Brian Arellanes was in eighth grade he was voted “Most Likely to Work at McDonald’s.”
Brian Arellanes helps Fortune 500 clients stay ahead of digital curve via his firm, ITSource Technology
“It’s not easy being green” doesn’t quite compute with Larry Madrid.
Larry Madrid launches three sustainable business ventures
Voces / Insiders
Discovering law outside Newton’s with Benjamin Yrun-Ostapuk of Intel Crop.
Once an aspiring physicist, Intel Corp.’s Benjamin Yrun-Ostapuk helps define the rules of engagement in the world of mobile connectivity
Flying high with Perfecto M. Solis of Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Perfecto M. Solis’s career soars high aboard DFW Intl. Airport
Food for thought with Susan Santiago of Hyatt Hotels Corporation
Susan Santiago, vice president of food and beverage for Hyatt, shares her recipe for a fulfilling career
Giving the apparel industry a technological makeover with Luis Paez of Perry Ellis International, Inc.
Luis Paez of Perry Ellis Intl. gives apparel industry a technological makeover.
Managing risk with Ilieva Ageenko of Bank of America
Mobile banking pioneer Ilieva Ageenko has the Midas touch when it comes to enterprise technology delivery
Reaching the multicultural market with Joseph Vizcarra of Unilever
Unilever’s Joseph Vizcarra merges twin passions for culture and marketing in this exciting, evolving industry
Shifting from Science to Health-Care Law
Assistant general counsel Freddy Jimenez lands back home at Johnson & Johnson with a new career
Taking charge with LaKisha Garcia of MasterCard
MasterCard’s LaKisha Garcia develops programs that help multicultural consumers take charge of their finances
Tapping Into the Latino Market
Through innovative marketing, MillerCoors strives to create an instant connection with Latino consumers, says brand manager Cristobal Rivera.
Tuning into a corporate counsel career with Claudia Teran of Fox Networks Group
Claudia Teran of Fox Network Group balances business and legal functions
Voces / Insights
“As general counsel, I have to know when to step back from details and see a bigger picture when decisions are considered.”
Knowles Electronics VP of business affairs and general counsel sees big picture
“Growing up in the United States to immigrant parents has inspired me to work hard, to never take anything for granted, and to seize every opportunity.”
Bristol-Myers Squibb’s Luis Felipe Vilarin ensures nothing gets lost in translation
“Health care appealed to me because it was a field that was open to women; it wasn’t the ‘good ol’ boy’ kind of culture.”
WellPoint’s Tammy Truxillo Tucker manages $12 billion in premiums
“I believe the company culture has to reflect the leadership … it has to be entrepreneurial.”
Garcia Construction Group’s founder, Charlie Garcia, champions company culture
“I was working 16 hours a day, seven days a week. I loved the adrenaline.”
With his thriving chauffeuring business, World Ground’s Jorge Peralta drives in the fast lane
“If you’re a lawyer who wants to move to the business side of things, you have to love challenges and be willing to transition to new roles.”
George Hanna of Wellmark doesn’t shy away from change
“My mother ingrained in me that the minute I walked out the door, I was representing my family, my Christian faith, my culture, and my nationality.”
Sony Picture Television’s Sira Veciana-Muiño lends her legal expertise to hit shows such as Latin American Idol, Brazil's Next Top Model, and Los Caballeros Las Prefieren Brutas.
“Our mission is to take technologies that are on the cusp of being proven, and take [them] to the next step.”
NASA’s Olga Gonzalez- Sanabria, Glenn Research Center’s director of engineering, reaches for the stars
“Since I was a child, I’ve been aware of the importance of labor and employment issues on an individual’s day-to-day life.”
Gray Mateo-Harris of NGE tackles employment and labor issues with integrity and drive
“The fear of failure drives me; I never rest on past successes.”
Why Dale Morgado of Feldman, Fox & Morgado, PA, never rests on past successes—and rarely sleeps
“There’s a limited window where you can resolve a claim in litigation efficiently and make it a win-win situation. Past that point, it’s either a win-lose or a lose-lose for both parties.”
A runner in his spare time, Ernesto Garcia Jr. of Bancomer Transfer Services channels his stamina to lead legal team
“What I like about finance for women is that you can always quantify what you’re doing. Did you save money for the client? Did you bring in revenue?”
Adela Cepeda of A.C. Advisory turns her penchant for numbers into a formidable financial career
“You have to be willing to pay your dues. A lot of what we do requires getting dirty.”
After years of paying his dues, Joe Torres of Trison Services sees his hard work materialize in the form of a fast-growing company
“[Law] takes me back to the days in the tough neighborhoods, where the bigger kids were there to defend the little kids. I’ve always been one to protect the underdog.”
Growing up in the rough streets of Los Angeles, Sean Reyes beat the odds to become general counsel of eTAGZ