• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Political Sciences, Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencias y Tecnología (ULACIT), Panama, (2010).
• Seminar of Corporate Law and Finances, INIDEM Business Law School, (2011).
• Intensive Course “How the vessel chartering agreements and cargo transportation are negotiated under bills of lading?”, Panama (2015).
• Seminar of Maritime Law, Tulane Maritime Center (2017).
• Seminar: Substantive, Procedural and Technical Aspects of the Maritime Jurisdiction, Instituto Superior de Judicatura de Panamá, Doctor César Augusto Quintero Correa (2018).
• Certificate in Data Protection Regulation in Panama, Universidad de Panama, (2020).
• Virtual Seminar: Commercial and Investments – Arbitration with the State, Center for Conciliation and Arbitration of Panama (CeCAP), (2021).
• License Certificate: 2010

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Partner since 2022
  • Associate (2013-2021).

• Panama Bar Association

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Political Science, Universidad Santa María la Antigua, Panama, (1997). Thesis: “Amendments to the Individual Labor Right Introduced by Law 44 of August 12, 1995”.
• Postgraduate studies in Labor Law, University Santa María la Antigua Panamá, (1998).
• License Certificate: 1997

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Partner since 2019.
  • Associate (2008 – 2018). In charge of the Labor Law Department.
• Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama
  • Legal advisor in Labor Law since 2009.
  • Minimum Wage Commission, Alternate Commissioner, (2013).
  • Special Commission for the Bargaining table regarding Law 30, Main member, (2010).
• Grupo Melo 
  • Director of Labor Relations Department (1997 – 2002 / 2004 – 2008).
• Rivera, Bolívar y Castañedas
  • Labor Lawyer (1993 – 1997 / 2002 – 2004).
• Rosas y Rosas
  • Legal Assistant (1993).
• Central Industrial Chiricana
  • Sales Supervisor (1990 – 1992).
• Administración de Seguros, S.A. (ASSA)
• Assistant to the Risk Department (1990).

• Panama Bar Association.
• Panamanian Academy of Labor Law.
• Board of Directors of the National Association of Human Resources Professionals (ANREH).
  

• “Merger of Corporations”. Economic Bulletin of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Panama, Third Quarter, 1994.
• “Amendments to the Labor Code”. Special Bulletin  (Report) of Rivera, Bolívar y Castañedas.  August 1995.
• “Amendments to the Individual  Right to Work  Introduced by Law 44 of August 12th, 1995”. Graduation project. January 1997.
• “The Labor Mobility in the Panamanian Legislation”. Special Bulletin (Report) of Rivera, Bolívar y Castañedas. June 1997.
• “Globalization of the Economy: Its Impact in the Employment, Union Activity and Bargainig Process”. Special Bulletin (Report)  of Rivera, Bolívar y Castañedas.  December 1998.
• “Considerations Regarding the Possible Increase of Minimun Wave: The Reality of an Inconvenient Decision”. (E-MAGAZINE) “Legislación y Economía” of Rivera, Bolívar y Castañedas. August 2002.
• “Trusted Worker”, monograph included in the literary work “Contratos y Regímenes Laborales Especiales” compiled by Professor Ricardo Lachman. October 2002.
• “Disciplinary Measures: Concept, Characteristics and Limits Seth Forth on the Labor Code”. Magazine “Enlace” of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Panama. December, 2003.
• “Recent Legislatives Amendments, and their Impact in the Concept of Wage”. Magazine “Recurso Humano Positivo”. May, 2006.
• “Contributions to the Social Security Institution: The Conflict of the Thirteenth Month vs. Representation Expenses”. Monograph included in the literary work “Revista Jurídica Panameña” compiled by Panama Association of Financial and Tax Law. January 2009.

• LACCA Approved – Thought Leader

Javier enjoys playing football, reading, and writing.

• Bachelor of Law and Political Science, Universidad Santa María La Antigua, Summa Cum Laude, (2010).
• Master in Law with emphasis in Corporate Law, University of Pennsylvania Law School, Philadelphia, U.S.A., (2011).
• Post Graduate Specialization in Taxation, Universidad Especializada del Contador Público Autorizado (UNESCPA), Panama, 2012.
• License Certificate: 2010

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁNALEMÁN
  • Partner since 2021.
  • Associate since 2011.
  • Legal assistant (2006 – 2010)

• Panama Bar Association
• American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), member of the Committees of Legislation and Taxation, and Trade and Investment

Mariano enjoys sports in general and spending time with his family in his free time.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Political Science, Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia y Tecnología, ULACIT, Cum Laude Probatus, Panama (2001).
• Master’s degree in Information and Law, Universidad Complutense de Madrid (UCM), Spain (2002). Master thesis: “The Tax Reality of the Offshore International Centers and the Development of the Digital Economy”. 
• Executive Program – Focus on Corporate Law and Management at Instituto de Empresa de Madrid (IE), Spain (2002). 
• International Studies, focus in Latin America, Saint Edward’s University, Austin, Texas, USA (1995 – 1997).
• License Certificate: 2001

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Partner since 2013.
  • Associate (2003 – 2012).
  • Legal assistant (1999 – 2001).

• Panama Bar Association
• Panamanian Association of Law and New Technologies.

Ana Graciela enjoys exercising and horseback riding in her spare time.

• Southern Methodist University, USA: Research Assistant in the Chair of Private International Law, 1986.
• Santa María La Antigua University, Panama: Professor of Commercial Law, Introduction to Law and Fiscal Law at the Law School.
• Inter-American University of Panama: Professor of Principles of International Commercial Contracts, Banking Contracts and New Commercial Contracts, Law School (Post-Graduate).
• University of Panama: Professor of Principles of International Commercial Contracts, Faculty of Law (Post-Degree).
• License Certificate: 1985

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN, Partner since 2013 – Associate (2000 – 2012).
• Commission of Free Trade and Consumers Affaires (CLICAC), Legal Executive Director (1997 – 1999)
• Colon Free Zone, Legal Counsel (1991 – 1997).
• Sistemas Jurídicos, S.A., Director of Legislation (1989 – 1990)
• Arellano, Chalhoub & Asociados, Partner

• Society of Trusts and Estate Practitioners (STEP), Responsible of the Academic Commission, President of the Panama Chapter (2012-2014).
• International Law Society.
• Panama Bar Association, Panamanian Association of Executives (APEDE), of which he has been the Chairman of the Juridical Commission of APEDE (2002 – 2003 and 2003 – 2004) Director and Secretary to National Matters (2003-  2004 and 2004 – 2005), Chairman of the CADE Commission (2009), Assistant General Secretary (2011 – 2012).

• Panama contributor of the publication “Doing Business” of the World Bank, (2006 2015)
• “Mergers & Acquisitions” 2013 – 2015 – Panama Chapter, Getting the Deal Through, Law Business Research, London.
• Co-author of the “Conferences about Panama Trusts, Panama Private Interest Foundations and its main uses in Panama, 2005.
• Casuistry of the Trust subject to the Analysis of the Panamanian Courts.
• Co-author of the Panamanian Chapter on the International Commercial Fraud, published by Sweet & Maxwell (2002).
• Author of Legislation Index (Indice de Legislación), Sistemas Jurídicos (1990).
• Co-author of the West’s Spanish-English / English-Spanish Law Dictionary (1986).

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Political Sciences, Universidad de Panama, (1997).
• Post graduate studies in Civil Procedural Law, Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia, (2006).
• Certificate of Advance Studies in Criminal Accusatory System of Panama, Universidad Latina, Panama, 2010.
• License Certificate: 1997

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Partner since 2022
  • Associate (2004-2021).
• Fábrega, Molino y Mulino
  • Lawyer – Litigation (1997 – 1998).
• Órgano Judicial
  • Chief Clerk Stenographer
• Fábrega, Molino y Mulino
  • Lawyer – Judicial, 1993 -1995.

• Panama Bar Association.

• Algunas consideraciones respecto al trámite de los procesos de ejecución hipotecaria” (“Some considerations refering to the settlement of the mortgage execution proceedings”);
• “El desconocimiento del paradero del demandado y el falso testimonio” (The unknown whereabouts of the defendant and false testimony)
• “Justicia gratuita-vs-expedita e ininterrumpida” (Free justice vs expedited and uninterrupted)
• “La apelación en las reformas de la Ley 23 de 10 de junio de 2001” (The admittance of evidence in the Amendments of Law 23 of June 10th, 2001)
• “La apertura a pruebas en las reformas de la Ley 23 de 10 de junio de 2001”.
• All of them published in the juridical magazine, “JURIDICAL SYTEMS”, and the electronic magazine “Legal Info-Panama

• Professor of Procedural Law, Universidad del Istmo, Panama (1997 – 1998).

Carlos enjoys reading, exercising, listening to music, and dancing in his spare time.

• Bachelor Degree in Finance and Economics, Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., (1993).
• Juris Doctor, Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. Honors: Cum Laude, Exxon Scholar. (1996)
• Maritime Certificate, Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A., (1996).

• 1996 – Louisiana State Bar and Federal Courts of the Fifth Circuit, U.S.A.
• 1997 – Panamanian Bar Association

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Partner. Lawyer since 1996.

• Member of the Drafting Commission of the Preliminary Draft of a Bill which proposes amendments to Book II of the Panama Commercial Code (2013-2014).
• Panama Canal Authority
  • Labor arbitrator (2010 – present)

• Member of the drafting commission of the Regulation for the Panama Maritime Labour Convention of ILO, (2006). 
• Exxon Company (U.S.A.)
  • Legal Department, (1995).

• Gordon, Arata, McCollan & Duplantis (U.S.A.)
  • Legal Assistant, (1994).

• Coordinator of the Drafting Commission on the regulation of the Labor Law at Sea and Navigable Waterways.

• Santa Maria La Antigua University and Deusto´s University (Bilbao, Spain).
  • Professor in the Master’s Program in Maritime Law, (2003 – 2005)
• Santa Maria La Antigua University
  • Professor of “Problems in Contemporary Corporate” (Electronic Commerce and Telecommunications). Master’s Program in Commercial Law, USMA (2001 – 2005).
• Escuela Nautica de Panama
  • Alternate Professor of Maritime Law (1997 – 2001).

• Panama Bar Association
• Lousiana Bar Association
• American Bar Association (ABA)
• Asociación Profesionales de la Nueva Generación Jurídica (Tesorero, 1999 – 2002)
• Asociación Panameña de Derecho y Nuevas Tecnologías
• Panama Maritime Law Association
• International Bar Association
• Phi Delta Phi (International Legal Fraternity) 
• American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), 
  • Member of the Committees of Environmental, and Hydrocarbons. 

• Chambers and Partners Global,
• Chambers and Partners Latin-America;
• LACCA
• IFLR 1000 

• “Ciertos Aspectos Legales del Comercio Electrónico”, (Semanario Jurídico Empresarial, Sistemas Jurídicos, October, 2000).
• Panama Chapter of the book “International Execution Against Judgment Debtors” (Oceanía Publications, Inc.,1999).

In his spare time, Alexis enjoys basketball, music, and gadgets.

• Postgraduate Certificate in Arbitration, Robert Gordon University, 2018
• Master in Business Law, Swiss Business School, Zurich, Switzerland, 2012.
• Master in Business Law, ADEN Business School, 2011.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, specialization on International Trade, Universidad Interamericana de Panama, (degree to be conferred).
• XX Postgraduate-specialization in Casualty Law, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain, 2007.
• Master in Commercial Law, 2004, Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencias y Tecnología.
• Postgraduate studies in Public Law, Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencias y Tecnología, 2004.
• Postgraduate studies in Advanced Teaching, Universidad de Panama, 2000.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law and Political Sciences, Universidad de Panama, 1995
• License Certificate: 1995

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN,
  • Partner since 2022.
  • Associate (2004-2021)
• TRICOM PANAMA, S.A., Head of the Legal Department, (2002 – 2004).
• Sucre, Arias & Reyes, Lawyer – Litigation Department (2001 – 2002).
• Márquez & Preciado, Lawyer – Litigation Department (1996 – 2001). Judicial Branch
• Assistant to the Judge, Chief Clerk and Writing Clerk, 1990 – 1991.
• Banco Suramericano de Desarrollo, S.A., Legal Assistant, (1990 – 1991).

• Panama Bar Association
• Latin American Arbitration Association (ALARB)
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – Panama Chapter, member of the Arbitration Committee
• Club Español de Arbitraje – Panama Chapter
• Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF)

• Teacher Assistant of Procedural Law, School of Law and Political Sciences, University of Panama, 1998-1999.
• Professor of Universal Proceedings and Banking Law, School of Law and Political Sciences, Universidad Latina de Panamá, 2005.
• Teacher Assistant of Private International Law, School of Law and Political Sciences, Universidad del Istmo, 2000 – 2006.

• Conference of users of FIDIC Contracts, Lima, Peru, June 21 and 22, 2017
• Negotiation and Leadership, Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, April 18-20, 2017
• ICC Institute Masterclass for Arbitrators. International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – Costa Rica Chapter. San José, Costa Rica, May 2016.
• Module 2, Contracts of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), Lambal Formación, Panama, October 22 and 23, 2015.
• Module 1, Contracts of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), Lambal Formación,, San José, Costa Rica, October 19-20, 2015
• Advanced PIDA in International Commercial Arbitration. International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – Costa Rica Chapter. San José, Costa Rica, May 2015
• Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration. School of International Arbitration, Center for Arbitration and Conciliation, Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá, Colombia. 2103
• Seminar on “International Trade Arbitration in Latin America: The ICC Perspective”. International Chamber of Commerce. Miami, November 2012.
• Advanced Studies Certificate on Constitutional Procedural Law Guarantee Institutions. Universidad Latina de Panamá, Panama, July to October, 2012.
• Congress of International Arbitration “Arbitration and Conflict Resolutions of Large Infrastructure Projects”. ICC International Arbitration Court, Panama, August 2012.
• Seminar “Negotiation and Conflict Resolutions”. University of Louisville, Panama, June 2012.
• Advanced Studies Certificate on International Trade Arbitration. Arbitration and Conciliation Center of the Chamber of Commerce of Bogota, July 2012.
• Seminar “Election of the Arbitrator and his Impact on Deliberations”. ICC Panama, September 2011.
• “ITA-CeCAP Workshop for America 2011 y 1st Forum for the Americas”. Conciliation and Arbitration Center of Panama, April 2011.
• II Congress on International Arbitration: “A Comprehensive View”. Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica, February 2011.
• Seminar “10 years of the Arbitration Law in Panama”. ICC Panama, January 2010.
• “ICC Meeting for Young Arbitrators: Confidentiality in International Arbitration: A Myth?”.  Miami, ICC, November 2009.
• Conference "Common Problems in International Arbitration, from the perspective of an arbitrator and attorney. Conciliation and Arbitration Center of Panama, July 2009.
• Advanced Studies Certificate in International Tax Planning. Stetson University, Florida, April 2009.
• Seminar “International Tax Planning” Aden Business School, Universidad de Alta Dirección, November 2008.
• Business Law Seminar. Aden Business School, Universidad de Alta Dirección, August 2008.
• International Congress of Arbitration: Impact of International Arbitration Development in Latin America. Recent experiences. ICC Panama, September 2008.
• International Arbitration Seminar “Complexities of the Arbitration Procedure”. ICC Panama, April 2008.
• Advanced Studies Certificate in “Business Law”. University of San Francisco, California, December 2007.
• Conference “Update in Arbitration, Complexities of the Remedy of Annulment”. Conflict Resolution Center, Panama, October 2007.
• “Importance of the Alternative Conflict Resolution Methods in Business and Arbitration and its impact in the financial environment of Panama”. CPA Association and Mediation, Negotiation and Arbitration Center, August 2007.
• Update Course in International Trade Arbitration. Conciliation and Arbitration Center of Panama, June 2006.
• Negotiation Program: Negotiation and Leadership. Harvard Law School, Massachusets USA. abril, 2017
• Specialty in Construction Law. Universidad de Los Andes. Chile, 2022.
• Specialty in Fintech and Cryptoeconomics. Universidad Santa María La Antigua. Panamá, 2022.

• Bachelor of Science in Economics and General Management, Boston College, Massachusetts (1988).
• Juris Doctor, Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, School of Law, Puerto Rico, (1991). Thesis: “Propiedad Intelectual y Sociedad de Gananciales”.
• License Certificate: 1992 

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Partner since 1991.
• Member of the Arbitrators list of the Panama Canal, for labor disputes under arbitration.

• Panama Bar Association.
• German Chamber of Commerce of Panama.

In his spare time, Joaquin enjoys biking, deep-sea fishing and boating.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Political Sciences, Universidad Santa Maria La Antigua, Panama, (1989). Thesis: “Legal Challenge to Arbitral Decisions in the Panamanian Judicial Code”.
• D.E.A in General Private Law, University of Paris Panthéon-Assas, (Paris II), Cum Laude, Paris, (1990).
• License Certificate: 1990

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Partner since 2000.
  • Associate (1990 – 2000).  In charge of the IP Department.
• Panama Conciliation and Arbitration Center
  • Qualified Arbitrator (2002 – 2003).
• She actively participated in the drafting and discussion of the Law in force regarding  Industrial Property. 

• Panama Bar Association.
• President of the Panamanian Association of Intellectual Property Law (APADEPI ) 2020-2022.
• Inter-American Association of Industrial Property (ASIPI).
• Association Internationale Pour la Proteccion de la Propriete Intellectual (AIPPI).
• International Trademark Association (INTA).

• Chambers and Partners Global, Chambers and Partners Latinamerica, Marcasur,  Managing Intellectual Property 2014, World Trademark Review, Best Lawyer Panama.