Law
Blending legal prowess with business savvy, Juanita Rodriguez, general counsel of BN Capital Holdings, pushes past barriers.
Offering a “personal touch” is the concept that Diane Hernandez instills in her law firm, Hernandez, Hicks and Valois, PA, and one of the reasons she aspired to start the firm about nine years after earning her law degree from the University of Miami.
Committed to helping others, Ileana Hernandez felt instantly at home at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, a firm that actually encourages each partner to perform at least 30 hours of pro bono work per year. Most staff members, like Hernandez, double or triple that number.
With her eye on the prize and a strategy for how to get there, Melanie Montenegro blazes her own trail to the general counsel seat at Spanish Broadcasting System.
Having learned early in life to never give up, Linda Jimenez shares how her determination and passion have paid off as chief diversity officer of WellPoint, Inc.
“People need to know you’re a resource available for them to use, but not just after they get sued.”
As chief legal officer for the Rochester Institute of Technology, Bobby Colón takes a proactive approach to overseeing the college’s legal matters.
WellCare’s Lisa Iglesias feels at home in her current role—literally. Back in her native Tampa, Florida, Iglesias aligns traditional and nonlegal functions for greater synergy.
With an appetite for super-sized dreams, general counsel Gloria Santona has no problem holding down the top legal post at McDonald’s Corporation.
LA Dodgers’ senior VP and general counsel, Santiago “Sam” Fernandez, serves his favorite team by catching any legal curve balls.
Ignacio Alvarez shares how his legal skills are helping Popular, Inc., the largest Hispanic-run financial organization in the US, enter new markets.
Now as principals of their own law firm, Michael Estrada and Michael Vasquez work together to tackle the “daunting and awesome” task of defending plaintiffs at their most vulnerable.
As Aon Latin America’s chief counsel, Marta Carreira-Slabe combines the communication skills and empathy of a journalist with the legal analysis and training of a lawyer.
Suzette Recinos shares why spending a day or two with an international client is more valuable than an entire year of phone calls
Claudia Teran, executive vice president and deputy general counsel for Fox Network Group, shares with Hispanic Executive how she balances the business and legal functions of her demanding role.
Joe Ramirez taps into business savvy as VP of licensing and associate general counsel for the software company.
Through his work with the Mexican Consulate and Goldberg Weisman Cairo, personal-injury attorney Raul Rodriguez takes pride in his mission to defend underserved Hispanic communities.
Frederick Gonzalez guides Corsair Components’ transition into the shifting realm of publicly traded companies.
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.
Mayda Prego works closely with legal systems in Africa and Latin America as senior counsel of Chevron Corporation.
As Kellogg Company’s vice president and chief counsel, Norma Barnes-Euresti ensures the brand’s labor and employment policies leave a good taste in employees’ mouths.