María Fda. González

ASSOCIATE

+(57) 601 3000 222

Professional Profile

Lawyer, with a Master of Laws (LL.M.) and extensive experience in legal advice to national and multinational companies in the areas of corporate and commercial law, with an emphasis on structuring and negotiating commercial transactions, incorporation of new companies and investment vehicles, local and transnational contracts and Due Diligence processes. LL.M with an emphasis in International Business Transactions and Contracts; Magna Cum Laude, Alcoa Foundation Scholar and Colfuturo Scholar. Professional experience as an in-house lawyer and external legal advisor, working independently and linked to various law firms.

Academic training

  • Lawyer, Nuestra Señora del Rosario University, Bogotá
  • LL.M. Program- Master of Laws, University of Pittsburgh-School of Law, USA- Grade Magna Cum Laude
  • Alcoa’s Foundation Scholarship (USA), Colfuturo Scholar (Colombia) PGB

Other studies

  • Thunderbird, USA- School of Global Management
  • Strategic Applications of Corporate Social Responsibility, 2013
  • Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility and Sustainability Course, 2014

Professional experience

  • Peña Mancero Abogados, Associate Attorney, from 2018 to date.
  • Holland & Knight Colombia, Senior Associate – Corporate and Business Area, 2012-2017.
  • Suárez Zapata Partners, Senior Attorney, 2010-2012.
  • Holguín Neira & Pombo Abogados, Senior Lawyer, 2007-2010.
  • Legal Adviser Lawyer, Independent, 2006-2008.
  • British American Tobacco, Legal Adviser, 1999-2003.
  • Brigard & Urrutia Abogados, Associate Attorney, 1997-1999.
  • Selfín Trustee, Lawyer, 1994-1995.