General Counsel

Veronica Rodriguez TelevisaUnivision
Veronica Rodriguez: Driving Strategy at the Intersection of Law, Finance and Business

After nearly two decades in BigLaw and multibillion-dollar transactions, Veronica Rodriguez now helps steer one of the world’s largest Spanish-language media companies through transformation and complexity.

Edda Santiago Covenant House International
Edda Santiago is the Queen of Reinvention at Covenant House International

Who walks away from big law money to focus on combating homelessness? Edda Santiago.

Rose Marie Glazer AIG
Rose Marie Glazer is a Large Cap Public Company General Counsel at AIG

How a small gift from her parents fueled Glazer’s career success

Ana Daniels Ascend Advanced Therapies
How Ana Daniels Shaped a Purpose-Driven Legal Career

To the world, Ana Daniels is many things: top biotech attorney, savvy business entrepreneur, board member. To her family, she is the world.

Lisa Salinas Schneider SpyCloud
Lisa Salinas Schneider Makes Good on a Promise to Herself at SpyCloud

Lisa Salinas Schneider was a GC at 40. It’s unlikely, but a lot of her career choices have been.

Tâmara Barreto Cidade Repsol
Tâmara Barreto Cidade Has Built a Career on the Forefront of Renewable Energy

Tâmara Barreto Cidade was an integral part of the team that built Repsol’s US operations from the ground up.

Gustavo Torres Fervo Energy
Gustavo Torres Helps Scale Up Fervo Energy

VP and General Counsel Gustavo Torres is dedicated to promoting clean, firm power by helping Fervo Energy set a standard in renewable energy

Suzette Recinos PepsiCo
Suzette Recinos Wants You to Make Your Vision Known

Suzette Recinos was promoted to PepsiCo’s general counsel of LatAm by cultivating a reputation of speaking up and taking on big challenges

Latinos in Law to Watch
Latinos in Law to Watch: June 2025

We’re back showcasing six impressive Hispanic and Latinos in law to watch across the nonprofit, energy, finance, and technology sectors

Hispanic Executives to Watch May 2025
Hispanic Executives to Watch: May 2025

This month, we’re showcasing sixteen Hispanic and Latino executives to watch across operations, finance, manufacturing, tech, and legal

Latinos in Law
Latinos in Law to Watch: April 2025

We’re showcasing seven impressive Latinos in law to watch as they make waves at their organizations and help the next generation of legal leaders along the way

Alejandra Briseno Autoliv
Alejandra Briseno Comes Full Circle

An international move once took Alejandra Briseno away from Mexico. Now, she’s reconnecting to her heritage as assistant general counsel at Autoliv.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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