Legal

Juan Gonzalez Ares Management
From Cuba to Counsel: Juan Gonzalez

As counsel at Ares Management, Juan Gonzalez leverages his diverse background and immigrant roots to drive success in the alternative investment space

11 Latinas in Law, Leading the Legal Industry

These eleven Latinas in law are fighting for justice, workers’ rights, immigration reform and more through litigation and advocacy

A Latino man holds a stack of books while wearing a gray suit and messenger bag against a blue background
Balancing Act: 5 Law Programs for Full-Time Workers

From evening classes to hybrid formats, these part-time law programs make earning a Juris Doctor possible for full-time workers

Alejandro Cestero Virtuoso Travel
General Counsel Alex Cestero Is Leading His Team to New Heights

General counsel Alex Cestero is building a high-performing legal team at Virtuoso. But he’s also taking steps to ensure his new team stays both healthy and engaged.

Alan Cardenas Coursera
Alan Cardenas Is the Newly Minted SVP and GC for Educationally Minded Coursera

From immigrant roots to executive heights, Alan Cardenas is revolutionizing legal operations at Coursera with AI integration and diversity in mind

Ricardo Solano Jr. Gibbons P.C.
Ricardo Solano Jr.: Legal Leadership and Making an Impact

Leading defense lawyer Ricardo Solano Jr. fights not only for his white-collar clients at Gibbons P.C. but also for other minority attorneys as mentor, champion, and guide

Armando Javier Martinez Benitez TelevisaUnivision
Armando Javier Martinez Benitez Bridges Gaps at TelevisaUnivision

Executive VP and Deputy GC Armando Javier Martinez Benitez shares his leadership philosophy, commitment to growth, and more

Carita Austin Cummins Inc.
Navigating Freedom and Labor: Carita Austin’s Legal Rise

From a small mining town to managing labor issues at Cummins Inc., Austin shares her journey, her passion for labor law, and the importance of mentorship

Beatriz Escudero Capgemini
Beatriz Escudero: Capgemini Lawyer with Spanish Roots

Beatriz Escudero reflects on her passion for international exposure and the value of trusting in herself

Richard Hernandez New York Giants
Richard Hernandez Is the GC to the Big Blue at the New York Giants

Richard Hernandez took the time to cultivate his relationship with storied NFL franchise, the New York Giants, and now he leads with passion

Lillian Plata Conifer Realty
Lillian A. Plata Helps Create Affordable Housing at Conifer Realty

Lillian A. Plata is a general counsel who knows a thing or two about housing insecurity

Jorge Mancillas IBM
Beyond the Courtroom, Jorge Mancillas Inspires a New Generation of Lawyers

First-generation lawyer Jorge Mancillas reflects on the value of education, his roots, and the conversation that sparked his legal career

Irma Ruiz. Boeing
Irma Ruiz: Putting Dreams into Orbit

Discover how Irma Ruiz defied odds and paved her path to a pivotal role at Boeing, shaping the future of space law while championing diversity

Christine Ann Soto. Essex County College
Christine Ann Soto Makes Advances in Higher Education Through Advocacy

Christine Ann Soto wanted to be an educator, but the universe had other plans. Now, she’s continuing her advocacy for students as Essex County College’s general counsel.

Legal News Round-Up, February 29

This week’s legal news round-up covers how the Supreme Court will review whistleblower protections in finance, the legal implications of digital health tech, and more

Legal Associations Empowering Latino Professionals: A Guide

Explore top legal associations for Latino legal professionals and discover new ways to boost your career

Joyce-Marie Garay. Ryan LLC
Joyce-Marie Garay’s Pursuit of Learning Helps Ryan

Joyce-Marie Garay’s pursuit of process and procedure takes center stage at Ryan

Claudia Greim. Lockton
Claudia L. Oñate Greim is a Reflection of the Culture Success at Lockton

Claudia L. Oñate Greim is an AGC who can truly do it all at Lockton

Juan Alexander Concepción
Juan Alexander Concepción Pushes for Systemic Change

Juan Alexander Concepción has been on a lifelong journey to solve systemic problems plaguing Black and Brown communities, a journey he continues at Boston Scientific

Mariana D’Andrea
Media Tech Found Mariana D’Andrea, Not the Other Way Around

Mariana D’Andrea draws on her decades-long legal career to expand Roku’s licensing content internationally while pouring leadership into the company’s ERGs and pro bono program

Chayanm Garcia
Chayanm “CJ” Garcia Is a US Army Combat Veteran, a Leader, and an Inspiration

Chayanm “CJ” Garcia navigated an arduous path to law, transforming life’s challenges into a foundation of strength and leadership