Law

Ann Anaya Cencora
Ann Anaya Continues to Advocate for a Fair and Just Outcome

Leveraging her legal background and her passion for representation, Ann Anaya ensures that DEI is a business imperative at Cencora

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

Juan Suarez Southwest Airlines
Juan Suarez Elevates DEI at Southwest Airlines

A decade ago, Southwest Airlines embarked on a journey to formalize diversity, equity, and inclusion practices. Today, VP of DEI Juan Suarez is leading the way.

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

Santiago Herrera. Goldman Sachs
Santiago Herrera Takes His Own Long and Winding Road

From Buenos Aires to New York City, Santiago Herrera shares how he found his way with the help of others. Now, he is doing the same for others at Goldman Sachs.

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

Valeria Plastino
Valeria Plastino on How to Navigate Change

Plastino shares how growing up and practicing law in Argentina prepared her to help her team at Cirion navigate change.

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

Jesse Costa
Jesse Costa Shares the Importance of Plainspoken Lawyers

To be a successful in-house counsel, Jesse Costa draws on his communication style instilled by his Portuguese parents

Virginia Chavez Romano
Virginia Chavez Romano Combines Law with the Creative

At Havas, Virginia Chavez Romano brings law to the creative sphere and creativity to the legal