NATALIA GASTELUM CAÑEDO
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Currently pursuing an LLM at Syracuse University College of Law while studying at ITAM. I have demonstrated a significant impact on company productivity and resilience under pressure. With a strong track record in managing complex deals, I aim to be a valuable asset, consistently developing strategic solutions as a proactive attorney.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Trainee Lawyer
White & Case, LLC
Mexico City, Mexico
06.2022 - 08.2024
- Participated in the banking and capital markets team in national and international restructuring processes of diverse financial groups.
- Advised national and international financial institutions on obtaining authorizations to operate in Mexico, including banking, popular savings and loan companies, and FinTech licenses, liaising with Mexican financial authorities.
- Participated in the creation of stock, debt, bond and other securities issuance programs as legal advisor to several major issuers in the Mexican Stock Exchange.
Legal Intern
Atik Capital
Mexico City
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Advised a highly relevant and large financial entity on one of the most important corporate restructuring in Latin America during 2022, consisting of the sale of certain subsidiaries of a global financial group and a subsequent merger into a new financial group.
Jr Associate
Vive Abogados
Mexico City
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Participated in regulatory authorizations for financial technology institutions in their IFPE and IFC modalities.
- Participated in regulatory authorizations for financial institutions in their SOFIPO and SOFOM modalities.
- Provided legal advice in matters of implementation of digital financial products and services in the popular savings and credit sector.
- Provided legal advice for entities participating in disposition means networks.
Legal Intern
Notary Public No. 123
Mexico City, Mexico
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Participated in the incorporation of commercial companies, among other notarial procedures.
Education
Law Degree - Law
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo De México (ITAM)
Mexico City, MX05.2025
LLM - Law
Syracuse University, College of Law
Syracuse, NY05.2025
Skills
- Native Spanish and fluent English
- Excellent command on legal terminology
- Leadership
- Strong communication abilities
- Active learning
- Corporate governance knowledge
- AML/TF regulation knowledge
- Banking and Capital Markets regulation knowledge
Programs
Five-Week Program, Berklee College of Music
Certification
- Five-Week Summer Program at Berklee College of Music.
Timeline
Trainee Lawyer
White & Case, LLC
06.2022 - 08.2024
Legal Intern
Atik Capital
04.2022 - 06.2022
Jr Associate
Vive Abogados
03.2021 - 04.2022
Legal Intern
Notary Public No. 123
01.2021 - 03.2021
Law Degree - Law
Instituto Tecnológico Autónomo De México (ITAM)
LLM - Law
Syracuse University, College of Law