Luzmila Viveros
Legal Counsel
Panama,Panama
Summary
Pragmatic and solution driven Legal and Compliance professional. With 10+ years of expertise in a wide range of international business industries. Capable of analyzing complex situations and advising senior-leadership on regulatory requirements. Proven mastery liaising with diverse stakeholders transcending geographical and cultural barriers. Eagle eye, as to identifying potential risks and proposing actions to mitigate those. Languages: English, French, Spanish and German.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
LEGAL COUNSEL
Legal & Compliance Consultant, Attorney at law
01.2008 - Current
- Performed research and advisement to effectively counsel individual and corporate clients on an international scale using legal acumen on different jurisdictions. Areas of expertise: Financial services, international trade, sustainable investments, foreign direct investments, M & A, market access, venture capitals, corporate law, commercial and data protection law, business compliance, cyber-crime, artificial intelligence, among others.
- Strategized and contributed to the preliminary phase of establishing an association to foster economic growth through foreign investments in the Latin American market for the Swiss midsized companies. (Diverse industry sectors) Underpinning the potential ventures within the private and governmental equities. Collecting, comparing, and assessing the local and international regulations for the interest of the affiliates.
- “Delivered legal support on contract management across geographical boundaries.” Oversaw the complete life cycle of the contracts systems” Optimized processes “analysis of data, updates and modifications”. Developed new approaches for a more effective, consistent, and connective use of systems.
- Effectively negotiated, drafted, and reviewed licensing technology agreements, confidentiality and distribution agreements, framework, purchase agreements, compliance processes and specific service contracts and tender processes. Complied with International legal framework, governmental policies, and deadlines. Public-&Private equities.
- Diligently researched, analyzed, and rendered legal opinions in comparative and international corporate law, trade barriers and controls, financial services, including referral by Swiss Institute of Comparative Law.
- PROJECTS FOR: LEM international S.A., LEM Intellectual Property, DEUGRO GROUP, PEIKKO Switzerland. Swiss Institute of Comparative Law.
- Relocation/Maternity Leave/University of Lausanne, Switzerland/2001-2008.
ASSOCIATE LICENSING & LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Nova Chemicals International SA
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Practiced corporate law for the Fribourg office. Organized board meetings, documentation, and completed complex legal processes in Europe as well as intellectual property renewal requests and legalization. Attended proceedings and networked with global partners and legal team in Canada.
- Improved compliance and effectively prepared distribution and technology licensing contracts.
- Managed international collaborations and events with global partners and potential investors.
- Recognized for expertise completing high-quality commercial, investment, and licensing tasks.
- Provided detailed legal research, contract negotiations, drafts, legal filings, and in-depth reviews.
CORPORATE OFFICER, LEGAL
BHI Holding Inc, & Constellation Power Development
01.1996 - 01.1998
- Coordinated complex legal functions in conjunction with a wide-range of stakeholders, corporate clients, investment firms, and government entities for a joint venture aimed at acquiring corporation. Liaised among cross-functional teams and agencies using effective communication skills.
- Liaised during the process of privatizing public bids for domestic energy supply and distribution corporations.
- Distinguished as legal support to coordinate and partner with law firm, senior-leadership teams, and multidisciplinary experts in both Latin America and the United States to achieve goals, winning one of the companies in the public bid. Total Investment worth 1 billion Dollars.
ATTORNEY
Morgan & Morgan Attorneys at Law
01.1995 - 01.1996
- Spear headed legal due diligence, providing legal opinions for private international law while also drafting responses to client inquiries.
- Commended for exhibiting versatility and excelling in fast-paced, demanding position.
- Adhered to all national and international regulations to ensure compliance during comprehensive preparation legal proceedings, diligences and maritime mortgage registrations.
Education
MASTER OF LAWS & POLITICAL SCIENCE - International Business Management
Latin American University
Panama, Republic Of PanamaC.A.S IN MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS STRATEGY - International Business Management And Strategy
Executive School of Business Management, Technology and Law HSG, University of Gallen
Switzerland 06.2019
LL.M. MASTER OF LAWS - International Economic & European Commercial Law
University of Lausanne
Switzerland 01.2008
Skills
Corporate law expertise
Negotiation and contract drafting
Regulatory compliance and oversight
Risk mitigation strategies
Dispute resolution techniques
Legal research proficiency
International private law knowledge
Fluent in English, Spanish, French, German
Effective leadership
Affiliations
- International Bar Association.
- Member, ICA, International Compliance Association.
- LEGALTECH Association, Member
- Active Member, International Association of Contracts and Commercial Management “IACCM”
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Business Compliance Seminar (2016), Compliance and Legal Counsel
- Seminar (2017) – The University of St. Gallen, Switzerland, Executive School of Management Technology & Law.
- International Association of Contracts and Commercial Management, Collaborating Across Boundaries, 2018.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- International Trade and Investment Law
- Economic International
- Ethics & Compliance
- Strategic Planning
- Corporate governance
- Policy & Procedures
- Data Management
- Risk assessments
- Negotiations
- Contracts Reviews
- Finance & Investment
- Intellectual property
Timeline
LEGAL COUNSEL
Legal & Compliance Consultant, Attorney at law
01.2008 - Current
ASSOCIATE LICENSING & LEGAL DEPARTMENT
Nova Chemicals International SA
01.1998 - 01.2001
CORPORATE OFFICER, LEGAL
BHI Holding Inc, & Constellation Power Development
01.1996 - 01.1998
ATTORNEY
Morgan & Morgan Attorneys at Law
01.1995 - 01.1996
MASTER OF LAWS & POLITICAL SCIENCE - International Business Management
Latin American University
C.A.S IN MANAGEMENT & BUSINESS STRATEGY - International Business Management And Strategy
Executive School of Business Management, Technology and Law HSG, University of Gallen
LL.M. MASTER OF LAWS - International Economic & European Commercial Law
University of Lausanne