Legal

Leandro Palencia Wedbush
Leandro Palencia Took the Career Road Less Traveled

Through a process of finding his own strengths and opportunities, Leandro Palencia built the career for him—and he encourages others to do the same

Raoul Cantero White & Case
Raoul Cantero Is a Man of Action

With an eye to his community, Raoul Cantero has blazed a trail for diverse lawyers at White & Case and beyond

Eduardo N.T. Andrade Retires From a Multi-Act Career

As he approaches early retirement, Eduardo N.T. Andrade, the senior vice president and global compliance and ethics officer at Booking Holdings shares the lessons he learned in his multi-act career

Rosevelie Márquez Morales Is Legally Elite

Afro-Latina Rosevelie Márquez Morales beat the odds to become a law firm partner by the age of thirty-five and now leads DEI at Hogan Lovells

Javier Flores Dinsmore
Javier Flores on Boston and the Boardroom

Dinsmore & Shohl’s office managing partner and board member is a pillar in his law firm and his community

Christopher Garcia Weil Gotshal Manges LLP
Christopher Garcia Is in Defense of Public Service

Weil, Gotshal & Manges Partner Christopher Garcia protects some of the world’s largest corporations against allegations of securities fraud, insider trading, and other white-collar offenses

Monica Nichole Rodriguez United Rentals
Monica Nichole Rodriguez Encourages Employees to Be Their Authentic Selves

Monica Rodriguez uses her legal experience to help United Rentals diversify its workforce and push employees to speak authentically about DEI

Freddy Jimenez Celldex Therapeutics
Freddy Jimenez Lifts Up the Next Generation

A young hiring manager took a chance on Freddy Jimenez and changed the course of his career. Now he’s paying it forward at Celldex Therapeutics and mentoring future legal professionals.

Ben Sigel
Ben Sigel Is Committed to Service, Sacrifice, and Surname

How Ben Sigel helps build connections, community, representation, and lifesaving opportunities for the Latino and Jewish communities

Jacqueline Aguilar Is Making Her Mark

Jacqueline Aguilar has always sought out a place where she could use her background in business, tech, and the law to make a difference—and she’s found it at Procter & Gamble

Katie Fernandez
Katie Fernandez Democratizes Nutritious Food at Chobani

As VP and associate general counsel, Katie Fernandez serves a perfect agent of Chobani’s mission to change the world for the better

Raul Taveras
Raul Taveras Combines His Two Passions

Raul Taveras marries his love of law and technology at General Motors

Erik Garza Has Legal Expertise that Runs Deep

Specialty rules govern the seas, and ABS Group Vice President and General Counsel Erik Garza has become one of the nation’s leading experts in maritime law

Rafael Villalobos Is a Triple Threat

As a lawyer, a businessman, and a hospital administrator (not to mention a powerlifter), Rafael Villalobos is fully dedicated to helping Capital Health fulfill its mission in Trenton

Luis Machado Cultivates Close Ties at TopBuild

At TopBuild, Luis Machado flexes his M&A muscles while embracing the informal, collaborative company culture

Raphael Valencia Provides Strong Protection

As Fujitsu continues to innovate, Patent Counsel Raphael Valencia works to safeguard the company’s intellectual property

Paula Pabón Smith Advocates for Insurers and Consumers

Legislative agent Paula Pabón Smith leverages her government expertise to connect and educate Kentucky state legislators on behalf of the insurance industry

Sara Gonzales-Erhan Forwards a Call for Change

Sara Gonzales-Erhan is a fierce advocate for neurodivergent individuals, both in her capacity as a legal leader at Nutanix and in her everyday life

Miguel Hernandez Cooks up Success

How lessons from a family-owned Mexican restaurant are helping Miguel Hernandez find success as general counsel at Henry Company

Daniel Guzman Navigates a Special Delivery

Daniel Guzman is helping beloved Texas grocer H-E-B and Austin-based Favor Delivery navigate novel legal issues as both companies experience rapid growth delivering essential goods to Texans across the state

Raymond Bilbao Is Fearless

Raymond Bilbao has faced many battles over the years. Now, he’s helping Tivity Health expand its services and navigate the complicated world of healthcare insurance benefits.