MARIA EUGENIA BARREZUETA GALLEGOS
NEXT Legal PLLC
Miami,FL
2
Languages
1
Certification
2027
years of professional experience
I am a foreign-trained attorney with over seven years of experience advising on corporate, commercial, and cross-border matters across Latin America and the United States. My practice has focused on supporting companies and legal teams in complex transactions, including M&A, private equity, and venture capital matters, with experience in due diligence, contract drafting and negotiation, corporate governance, and regulatory compliance.
Work History
Corporate Paralegal
7 Months- Support attorneys in corporate, M&A, private equity, venture capital, and general business transactions.
- Prepare due diligence materials, manage closing checklists, and assist with transaction execution.
- Draft, review, and proofread contracts, corporate documents, resolutions, consents, legal memoranda, and other transactional documents.
- Prepare and coordinate SEC filings and other corporate regulatory filings.
- Coordinate with clients, attorneys, and opposing counsel to ensure the timely completion of transactions.
- Organize signature packages, coordinate corporate filings, and maintain accurate digital and physical records.
- Conduct legal and factual research using online databases and public records.
- Manage deadlines, document organization, and transaction workflows in a fast-paced environment.
- Ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance in all corporate documentation and closing deliverables.
Immigration Paralegal
6 Months- Case Preparation and Document Drafting:
- Prepare immigration petitions, applications, and supporting documentation for attorneys or law firms.
- Draft cover letters, affidavits, and legal correspondence in compliance with immigration regulations.
- Legal Research and Compliance:
- Conduct research on immigration laws, regulations, and policy updates to support case strategies.
- Ensure all documents and filings comply with USCIS and other agency requirements.
Legal Specialist
1 Year- Coordinated legal documentation for survey, valuation, and analysis of public assets.
- Ensured compliance with executive decrees and legal frameworks.
Associate Legal Counsel
- Company incorporation and amendment of bylaws.
- Drafted legal briefs and responses for court proceedings.
- Specialized in drafting and analyzing commercial, civil, and labor contracts.
- Conducted notarial procedures.
- Provided legal-technical assistance in commercial, civil, and labor contracts.
- Managed share transfers and legal representative appointments.
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
1 Year- Created legal flowcharts and prepared employment contracts.
- Handled property registration and export documentation with the Ministry of Agriculture.
- Managed appointments of legal representatives.
Legal Assistant
1 Year- Assisted the Principal Partner of the law firm.
- Prepared legal documentation for various case resolutions.
- Drafted legal documents for procedural actions.
Education
Transnational LL.M.
Transnational LL.M. Candidate
- Recipient of a Merit Scholarship, University of Miami School of Law (LL.M. Program)
- 3.809 GPA
Master of Laws (LL.M) - Corporate Legal Advisory
- Scholarship Recipient
Master of Laws (LL.M) - Corporate Law
Attorney at Law
- 3.54 GPA
Skills
Corporate Governance and Transactions
M&A Support
Contract Drafting and Review
Legal Research & Documentation
Due Diligence
Property and Asset Management
Compliance Support
Strong Communication and Time Management
Bilingual (Spanish-English)
Certification
- Immigration Paralegal, Paralegal Institute of the Americas
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Corporate Paralegal
NEXT Legal PLLC
12.2025 - 07.2026Read More
Immigration Paralegal
BI IMMIGRATION LAW FIRM
05.2025 - 11.2025Read More
Legal Specialist
Secretaría Técnica de Gestión Inmobiliaria del Sector Público
01.2023 - 01.2024Read More
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Frutadeli S.A.
01.2020 - 01.2021Read More
Legal Assistant
VIP LEGAL CONSULTING VIPLECON S.A.
01.2016 - 01.2017Read More
Associate Legal Counsel
Estudio Juridico Ramirez Massuh & Asociados
2021 - 01.2023Read More
University of Miami, School of Law
Transnational LL.M.
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Universidad Isabel I
Master of Laws (LL.M) from Corporate Legal Advisory
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Universidad De Especialidades Espiritu Santo
Master of Laws (LL.M) from Corporate Law
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Universidad Católica De Santiago De Guayaquil
Attorney at Law
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