Our Team of Specialists
Antonio Rodríguez López
Academic background:
o Law Degree from Panamerican University.
o Postgraduate Course in Corporate Matters and Economy.
o Postgraduate Course in Mercantile Companies.
o Postgraduate Course in Tax Matter.
o Master’s in business administration for Executives with “MEDEX” Expertise from the Panamerican Institute (IPADE) Business School.
o Doctor in Law from the San Pablo CEU University of Madrid, Spain.
o Teacher and speaker at several institutions, especially at the Panamerican University, at the Executive Specialization Institute, at the Certified Public Accountants of Jalisco, and the University of Colima.
o Teacher in Valuation, having already submitted his final thesis for approval.
Professional background:
o Independent lawyer since 1996, currently partner in “Antonio Rodríguez Abogados”, and has been responsible for setting the foundation for new businesses and directing them, especially in financial and credit matters. For three years (2007-2010) he was Legal Director of a group of companies involved in the financial, tourism, real estate, and food sectors.
o He was Vice President (2009-2010) of the Mexican Association for financial leasing and factoring companies (AMSOFAC).
o He is Public Broker 42 of Jalisco since 2001. He actively carries out valuation activities of all types of assets.
o He was President of the College of Public Brokers of the State of Jalisco, A.C. for the 2015 – 2016 period, and currently acts as Treasurer of that College for the period 2021 – 2022.
o He is a Service Provider with certification number 431, to act as a mediator, conciliator, or arbitrator, and Associate Director of the Private Center for Alternative Justice with accreditation number 107.
o He was Secretary of the National College of Mexican Public Brokerage, A.C., for the period 2018-2019, Vice President for the period 2020 – 2021, and Treasurer for the period 2022 – 2023.
Karla Barrera Reyes
She joined in 2010.
Academic background:
o Law Degree from the Guadalajara University.
Professional background:
o She has worked as a lawyer, as well as a legal advisor in Financial Companies, Public Notaries, and Brokerages Firms.
o She currently provides professional services, especially in the branches of Commercial Companies, Real Estate, Mortgages, Appraisals, and in general Corporate Law, Public Faith, and Financial Law.
Edyeli Jocabed Padilla Gascón
She joined in 2017.
Academic background:
o Law Degree from the Guadalajara University.
o She attended an academic exchange program in Law, at the National Autonomous University of Mexico “UNAM”, in Mexico City.
Professional background:
o She worked in the Public Notary 25 of Zapopan, Jalisco.
o She performed her social service in the National Commission for the Defense of Users of Financial Institutions Jalisco Delegation.
Edyeli Jocabed Padilla Gascón
She joined in 2017.
Academic background:
o Law Degree from the Guadalajara University.
o She attended an academic exchange program in Law, at the National Autonomous University of Mexico “UNAM”, in Mexico City.
Professional background:
o She worked in the Public Notary 25 of Zapopan, Jalisco.
o She performed her social service in the National Commission for the Defense of Users of Financial Institutions Jalisco Delegation.
Mariana Rodríguez Zepeda
She joined in 2017.
Academic background:
o Law Degree in Panamerican University Guadalajara Campus.
o She studied the sixth semester of the Law Degree at the Abat Oliba University, in the city of Barcelona, Spain.
o Diploma in Contract Law Update by the Anahuac University (Mexico).
o Certification in Development of Accounting, Tax, and Finance Skills by the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education.
o Postgraduate Course in Obligations and Contracts from the Panamerican University Guadalajara Campus.
Professional background:
o She worked at Price Waterhouse Coopers (PWC) in the Guadalajara offices as a trainee in the legal area.
Takeshi Joel González Takata
He joined in 2018.
Academic background:
o Law Degree from Guadalajara University.
Professional background:
o He collaborated in the administrative area of Takata Industries and in the Legal department of the MTQ Constructor from Mexico.
Adriana Gabriela Ruiz Hernández Larrauri
She joined in 2019.
Academic background:
o Law Degree from the Valle de México University (UVM).
Professional background:
o Collaborated in the Tovar & Associates Legal Corporate office.
o She worked in the Public Notary 35 of Zapopan, Jalisco.
José Abelardo Jasso Amador
He joined in 2019.
Academic background:
o Law Degree from the Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESO).
o He is currently studying a Master in Real Estate Valuation at the Centro de Valores.
o Graduated in Public Policy and Management from the University of the Valley of Atemajac (UNIVA) and graduated in “Results-based budgets” from the Autonomous National University of Mexico (UNAM) and the Secretariat of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP).
o “The art of public speaking” Course at the MVS Group Training Center, CONAC Course: Update in the regulations of the National Accounting Harmonization Council in the Supreme Audit Office of the State of Jalisco; and Course on Administrative Law Penalties in the Electoral Court in the state of Jalisco.
o International Seminar of the Management Network for Results in Subnational Governments of Latin America and the Caribbean.
o He participated in the Second Conference on Family Law by the Council of the Federal Judiciary and the IX Conference on Law “The control of power. A question of justice” from the Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESO).
o He is currently studying for a Degree in Notary and Registry Law by the National Institute of Legal Development.
Professional background:
o Coordinator of Control and Monitoring in the Private Secretariat of the Governor of the State of Jalisco.
o He served as Head of Investments and later as Director of Heritage in the Municipal Heritage Directorate, City Hall of Zapopan, Jalisco.
o He was in charge of the Civil and Commercial area at JSS y Asociados, legal advisor at the Federal Electoral Institute “District 10 in Zapopan”, as well as Assistant Attorney at Notary Public number 40, Ramos Ruíz & Ramos Menchaca.
José Miguel Guzmán Hernández
He joined in 2019.
Academic background:
o Law Degree from the UTEG University Center.
Professional background:
o Management in the Notarial, Administrative and Judicial area.
o He worked in the Public Notary 35 of Zapopan.
Hugo César Castañeda Antonio
He joined in 2019.
Academic background:
o Law Degree from Guadalajara University.
o Technical career in Accounting from the por el National Technical Professional School.
Professional background:
o He collaborated as an accountant in companies in the food industry and electronic systems.
Mayra Alejandra Pelayo Páez
She joined in 2020.
Academic background:
o Law Degree from the University Center of the South Coast in Autlán, Navarro, Jalisco.
o Diploma from the Secretariat of Labor and Social Welfare, for her preparation in the “Administrative Assistant and Sales” Course.
o Certified as a Mexican composer by the National Institute of Copyright.
o Recognition by the Federal Electoral Institute for her preparation in the “Citizen Training” Course.
o Recognition by the National School of Mexican Public Brokerage A.C., for her preparation in the “Certification as Compliance Officer as Anti-Money Laundering” Course.
o Recognition by the Mexican Association of Real Estate Professionals of Guadalajara A.C., for her training in the Seminar of the Real Estate Forum.
o Recognition by J & A ENTREPRENEURIAL SOLUTIONS, for her preparation in the “Intellectual Property” course.
Professional background:
o Qualified practitioner at the Fourteenth Labor Board in the State of Jalisco, Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco.
o Public Service Provider in the SAT, Tax Administration System, Guzmán City, Autlán de Navarro Jalisco Module.
o Law Intern at the Law Firm “Espinoza y Asociados”, Autlán de Navarro, Jalisco.
o Assistant to the Political candidate for the PRD Municipal Presidency. Presentation, programming, and development of projects, management, and organization of daily tasks.
o Extrajudicial collection in Technical Collection Services “SERTEC” – Guadalajara, Jalisco.
o Assistant Attorney at Notary Public 7 of Tlaquepaque, Jalisco, where she provided her services in the integration and revision of deeds of all types of purchases, Regimes of Condominium, consolidations, adjudications, donations, and powers of attorney, among others.
Marco Sicilia Concha
He joined in 2020.
Academic background:
o Law Degree from the Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESO).
o Young Lawyers Seminar given by the National Corporate Lawyers Association (ANADE).
o Preparation workshop for the Certified Anti-Money Laundering Specialist for Non-Financial Vulnerable Activities given by the GIAO in collaboration with INACIEP and C&D Consultores en Riesgos Patrimonial, S.C.
o Diploma in Foreign Trade and Customs Compliance from the Free School of Law.
o He is currently pursuing a Master’s Degree in Law from the Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education.
Professional background:
o He worked in the area of Company and Corporate Law at “Wilson Abogados”.
o He worked as coordinator of a social program belonging to the Government of Guadalajara and participation in social organizations.
o He participated in student groups dedicated to giving national and international conferences with different political actors.
o He participated in the Student Association of Jalisco (AEJ, A.C.) as a council member. Practice area.
Mónica Livier Limón Aceves
She joined in 2021.
Academic background:
o Law Degree from the Monterrey University Center.
Professional background:
o She worked in customer service at the Banking Institution: HSBC.
o She collaborated in the collection area in the Banking Institution: Banorte.
o She worked at Todo Moda.
Lizbeth Alejandra López Vallin
She joined in 2021.
Academic background:
o Law Degree from the Enrique Dias University of Leon (UNEDL).
o Anti-Corruption Diploma taught by the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office.
o Diploma in Comprehensive Crime Prevention taught by the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office.
Professional background:
o She worked in the Notary Public number 7 of San Pedro Tlaquepaque, Jalisco.
o She worked in the Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office in the Amber Alert area.
Evelyn González Zepeda
She joined in 2022.
Academic background:
o Law Degree from the Guadalajara University.
Professional background:
o She worked in the Notary Public number 30 of Zapopan, Jalisco.
o She worked in the Public Brokerage number 59 of the State Plaza of Jalisco.
o Collaborated in the Protection Agency for children and adolescents, DIF Zapopan.
Mauricio Lepe Ramírez
He joined in 2021.
Academic background:
o He is currently studying a Degree in Law at the Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESO).
Professional background:
o He worked in the law firm Ruiz Valerio & Sanza Cerrada.
o He did his professional practices in the State Congress of Jalisco.
Karla Andrea Sánchez Pizano
She joined in 2022.
Academic background:
o She is currently studying a Degree in Law at the Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESO).
Professional background:
o He worked at Grupo Zeyer, in the recruitment area for different vacancies.
Jorge Osvaldo Vera Torres
He joined in 2022.
Academic background:
o He is currently studying a Degree in Law at the Western Institute of Technology and Higher Education (ITESO).
Professional background:
o He worked in Spencers Office, S.C.
o He worked in the civil and family litigation area.
Luis Jonathan Ramírez Siordia
He joined in 2022.
Academic background:
o Law Degree from the Guadalajara University.
Professional background:
o He worked as meritorious in the 9th Family Court of the State of Jalisco.
Karla Sofía Ponce Martorell
She joined in 2022.
Academic background:
o She is currently studying a Law Degree from the Guadalajara University.
Professional background:
o She worked in the 3rd Civil Court of the State of Aguascalientes.
o She worked in the Court for the Execution of Penalties and Security Measures of the State of Aguascalientes.
Marcos Omar Morales Guillén
He joined in 2014.
Academic background:
o Architect from the Autonomous University of Guadalajara (UAG).
Professional background:
o He has worked as an independent architect and real estate appraiser.
José Luis Vélez Franklin
He joined in 2020.
Academic background:
o Degree in Industrial Engineering from the Universidad del Valle, Santiago de Cali, Colombia.
o Master in Valuation from the University of Guadalajara.
o Lead Auditor in ISO 9001:2015 by International Dynamic Advisors Intedya.
o Lead Auditor in ISO 9001:2015 by International Dynamic Advisors Intedya.
o Scrum Fundamentals Certified, projects, Scrum Study Targeting Success.
o PMP – PMI Certification, School Project Management, and EDAP Project Consulting.
o ISR Referral Appraisal Workshop by the Appraisal Institute in Phoenix, United States of America.
o Introduction to Social Networks for Entrepreneurs by the Panamerican University.
Professional background:
o Project leader in bids and appraisals.
o Proceed project manager in Digital Certification and Assessment Processes.
o National Administrative Manager at Alltron branches.
o Management Consultant in Biosac Corporation.
o Organizational consultant at Koral BMS.
o Chief of Operations at Maderarte Arquitectura en Madera, S.A.S.
Blanca Lucía Ramírez Perales
She joined in 2015.
Academic background:
o She has studies in Business Administration.
Professional background:
o She has collaborated in several companies in the administration and accounting areas.
Esmeralda Elizabeth Casillas López
She joined in 2020.
o Support and coordination in the Public Brokerage area.
Academic background:
o Studies in Business Administration and Psychology.
Professional background:
o She worked in a print shop in the administration area and warehouse control.
Jessica Ivonne Medina Fabela
She joined in 2021.
o Support and coordination in the Public Brokerage area.
Academic background:
o Competency-Based General Baccalaureate (Bachillerato general por competencias).
o Diploma in Advertising Creativity by Brandhome.
o Course on Social Media Management and Content Creation.
Professional background:
o She worked in Management at W Marketing in the online sales area.
Xavier González Samaniego
He joined in 2011.
o Management, support in procedures before government agencies, as well as contact and follow-up with clients.
Professional background:
o He worked at Panamericanos in the construction company.
o In charge of tire distribution and workshop in FIRESTONE.
Benjamín Flores Santana
He joined in 2018.
o Maintenance.