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Ana Sofia Garcia Ornelas
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Ana Sofia Garcia Ornelas

New York,NY

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Job Search Status

Open to work
Desired start date: Open to discussion

Desired Job Title

Corporate AssociateLegal AssistantStrategy AnalystParalegalOperations Legal Specialist

Work Type

Full TimeContract Work

Location Preference

HybridRemoteOn-Site
Location: New York, NY
Open to relocation: No

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureFlexible work hoursPersonal development programsWork from home optionHealthcare benefits

Summary

Experienced bilingual legal professional specializing in corporate governance and cross-border transactions. Manages due diligence and compliance assessments while facilitating communication among diverse stakeholders. Streamlines workflows to ensure timely execution of high-volume legal matters across North and Latin America.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Corporate Associate

Lazo, Villa, Moel y García, S.C.
Guadalajara, Mexico
06.2023 - 08.2025
  • Drafted and reviewed corporate governance documents, including bylaws and commercial agreements for domestic and cross-border entities.
  • Assisted in structuring Mexican real estate trust arrangements for cross-border investors and multi-party developments.
  • Conducted due diligence reviews, legal research, and compliance assessments for corporate transactions.
  • Coordinated communications among attorneys, clients, financial institutions, and regulatory authorities to facilitate transactions.
  • Served as primary bilingual liaison for U.S. clients in cross-border corporate and real estate issues.
  • Managed multiple concurrent matters, ensuring deadline tracking and document coordination across jurisdictions.

Law Clerk - Civil and Commercial Litigation

Lazo, Villa, Moel y García, S.C.
Guadalajara, Mexico
08.2019 - 06.2023
  • Conducted legal research and drafted pleadings, motions, appeals, and procedural filings for civil and commercial litigation in state and federal courts.
  • Managed high-volume litigation workflows by tracking procedural deadlines, court requirements, and milestones for over 20 active matters.
  • Monitored court activity, procedural updates, judicial rulings, and case developments to ensure compliance with filing deadlines across jurisdictions.
  • Coordinated filings and documentation among attorneys, court personnel, clients, and internal teams in fast-paced litigation environments.
  • Maintained detailed tracking systems to manage procedural terms, filing deadlines, court appearances, and strategic next steps across various matters.
  • Supported attorneys in dispute resolution and litigation strategy on corporate, commercial, regulatory, and constitutional disputes before appellate authorities.
  • Developed strong organizational skills through continuous monitoring of complex timelines and evolving litigation developments under strict deadlines.
  • Implemented effective workflow management techniques to prioritize tasks and ensure timely compliance with all court-related obligations.

Education

Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Corporation Law

New York University School of Law
New York, NY
05-2026

Postgraduate Program in Corporate Law and Business Development -

Universidad Panamericana
Guadalajara
03-2024

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Corporate and Commercial Law

Universidad Panamericana
Guadalajara, México
05-2023

Skills

  • Legal research and document drafting
  • Compliance assistance
  • Cross-border support and legal operations
  • Matter coordination and procedural tracking
  • Workflow coordination and deadline management
  • Stakeholder communication and organizational management
  • Cross-functional collaboration
  • Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace
  • Bilingual communication

Prior Educational Experience - Location

Bilingual legal professional with academic and professional experience across Mexico and the United States, including studies in Texas and New York. Experienced in cross-border transactions, corporate governance, and advising clients operating in U.S. and Latin American markets.

• American School Foundation of Guadalajara (American curriculum education)
• Academic experience in Plano, Texas
• Universidad Panamericana – Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.)
• Universidad Panamericana – Postgraduate Program in Corporate Law & Business Development
• New York University School of Law – LL.M. in Corporation Law
• July 2026 New York Bar candidate

Community Involvement

  • Volunteer work with food banks
  • Foster care organizations
  • Terminal patient support initiatives in Guadalajara, Mexico

Languages

  • Spanish (native)
  • English (fluent)

Training

  • Amparo Trial, Supreme Court of Justice of Mexico, 2024
  • English Legal Argumentation and Legal Writing, ITAM, 2024
  • Alternative Dispute Resolution, Jalisco Institute of Alternative Justice, 2024

Core Competencies

  • Legal operations support
  • Matter coordination
  • Procedural tracking
  • Compliance support
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Organizational management
  • Cross-functional collaboration

Technical Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Google Workspace
  • Legal research
  • Document drafting
  • Bilingual client communication
  • Workflow coordination
  • Deadline management
  • Cross-border matter support

Work Availability

monday
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Timeline

Corporate Associate

Lazo, Villa, Moel y García, S.C.
06.2023 - 08.2025

Law Clerk - Civil and Commercial Litigation

Lazo, Villa, Moel y García, S.C.
08.2019 - 06.2023

Master of Laws (LL.M.) - Corporation Law

New York University School of Law

Postgraduate Program in Corporate Law and Business Development -

Universidad Panamericana

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) - Corporate and Commercial Law

Universidad Panamericana

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