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About

A unique combination of
law, technology, and language.

I'm a transactional corporate attorney with a practice built around digital assets and financial technology. My clients are companies building next-generation payment infrastructure — stablecoin rails, cross-border remittance platforms, crypto ATM networks, and payment processors integrating blockchain technology.

Based in Colombia, I bring a rare combination: deep experience in U.S. financial regulation (Bank Secrecy Act, securities law, tax code), near-fluency in Spanish from studying at AFEET in Bogotá, and hands-on cybersecurity training from the SANS Institute.

I've published in Bloomberg Tax and other major legal publications. I've conducted bilingual compliance audits where I interviewed teams in both English and Spanish. I understand the technology, the regulation, and the culture — a combination that is almost impossible to find in one attorney.

When I'm not practicing law, you'll find me creating content on YouTube, exploring Colombia with my family, or diving deeper into the intersection of financial regulation and emerging technology.

Credentials

Background & qualifications.

Legal Practice

  • Licensed Attorney (U.S.)
  • Transactional Corporate Law
  • Tax Law & IRS Controversy
  • Securities & Exchange Regulation
  • Banking & Financial Services Law
  • Derivatives & Financial Instruments

Technology & Security

  • SANS Institute — Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Blockchain & Smart Contract Literacy
  • SOC 2 & Cybersecurity Compliance
  • Digital Asset Infrastructure

International

  • Based in Colombia, South America
  • Near-fluent Spanish (AFEET University, Bogotá)
  • Cross-border Transaction Experience
  • Latin American Market Knowledge

Key Legislation

  • Bank Secrecy Act / Patriot Act
  • Internal Revenue Code
  • Securities Exchange Act
  • Dodd-Frank Act
  • Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act

Let's see if we're a fit.

I work best with companies and individuals who need specialized counsel at the intersection of crypto, regulation, and Latin American markets.

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