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At Hispanic Executive, we turn our spotlight on business’ most influential Latinos to shape the dialogue on Hispanic leadership and amplify the voices of those driving growth in the global marketplace.
In this edition of our Executives to Watch series, we’re turning our spotlight on Latinos in Law to watch. We’re showcasing seven attorneys who have made a name for themselves in their respective industries and are a shining example for up-and-coming Hispanic attorneys starting out in their careers.
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Maria Lamas
VP and Associate General Counsel
Mr. Cooper
Maria Lamas first interviewed at Nationstar and impressed the hiring manager so much that they opened a new role just for her that allowed her to further work her way up the leadership ladder. Over the past nine-plus years, she’s been a president and founding member of Hola, the Hispanic ERG; was involved with the rising Latino leadership program; and is currently involved in Mr. Cooper’s Leadership Circle and the Hispanic Bar Association’s Latino Executive Leadership Program.
Connect with Maria Lamas on LinkedIn.
Alex Gonzalez
VP, Deputy General Counsel, and Assistant Corporate Secretary
Unisys
Alex Gonzalez plays a pivotal role in overseeing the global law department and showcasing a commitment to maintaining a robust legal and regulatory framework for the company. The VP is leading several key initiatives to foster efficiency, compliance, and strategic alignment across Unisys operations: upgrading securities law posture, enhancing governance practices, and implementing a global entity management program.
Connect with Alex Gonzalez on LinkedIn.
Joe Nuñez
Partner
Vantage Law Group
From private practice to in-house at Target and back to private practice at Vantage Law Group, Joe Nuñez has made sure to bring and mentor others along the way—particularly women and BIPOC lawyers—through both formal programs and nontraditional mentoring avenues. His transparency stands out with those he works with, and work/life balance is very important to both him and Vantage Law Group.
Connect with Joe Nuñez on LinkedIn.
Daniela Rost
General Counsel
Universal Alloys
Daniela Rost is a go-to internal resource for nearly all legal and operational needs across Universal Alloys and its companies. She balances her legal expertise with practical business advice and is seen as a trusted advisor internally; her colleagues appreciate her risk-mitigation approach and thorough follow-ups. As a one-person legal department, she relies on delegation, strong external partnerships, and staying highly organized and proactive.
Connect with Daniela Rost on LinkedIn.
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Claudia Carballo
Senior Counsel, Litigation
Chegg
As Chegg’s senior counsel for litigation, Claudia Carballo is the frontline of defense if Chegg is named in a lawsuit in state or federal court. This is her first in-house role, which she has held since October 2023, and one of the biggest challenges in addition to learning and understanding the moving parts of the business has been the rise of AI.
Connect with Claudia Carballo on LinkedIn.
Catalina Carmona
Senior Legal Counsel
Spotify
Catalina Carmona supports Spotify’s products and services in Latin America, which includes how the company speaks with customers (marketing, events, promotions), her support of the growth team’s work bringing in new users to the platform, and her support of regulatory work and her collaboration with the government affairs team. She puts trust in the teams she works with and finds it important to give people the opportunity to learn by doing and to learn from mistakes.
Connect with Catalina Carmona on LinkedIn.
Anthony A. Verdugo
Assistant General Counsel
Workday
A collaborative, conversational, and thoughtful leader, Anthony A. Verdugo guides others by encouraging intellectual growth and maintains a supportive and safe environment for his colleagues. He’s drafted an addendum to streamline the contracting process, helped create an onboarding program for new attorneys that includes a comprehensive training packet, and serves as a mentor for new hires to the organization.
Connect with Anthony A. Verdugo on LinkedIn.
