• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Political Sciences, Universidad Santa María La Antigua, (2010).
• Bachelor’s Degree in International Trade and Logistics, Universidad Latina de Panamá, (2013).
• Master in Labor Law, Universidad Latina de Panamá, Universidad Santa María La Antigua, (2014).
• License Certificate: 2010

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Associate since 2017
  • Lawyer in the Labor Department (2015 – 2016)
  • Legal Assistant in the Immigration Department (2010 – 2015)

• Panama Bar Association.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Political Sciences, Universidad de Panamá, (2013), graduated with honors, belonging to the Chapter of Honor Sigma Lambda, (2013).
•  Post graduate studies in Labor Law, Universidad Interamericana de Panamá (2014).
•  Master in Labor Law, Universidad de Panamá (currently).   
• License Certificate: 2013.

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Associate since 2017
  • Head of the Department of Legal Investigation
  • Lawyer in the Labor Department

• Panama Bar Association.

Eduardo enjoys playing sports, especially soccer, and reading in his spare time.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Political Science, Universidad Santa María la Antigua, Panama, (1997). Thesis: “Amendments to the Individual Labor Right Introduced by Law 44 of August 12, 1995”.
• Postgraduate studies in Labor Law, University Santa María la Antigua Panamá, (1998).
• License Certificate: 1997

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Partner since 2019.
  • Associate (2008 – 2018). In charge of the Labor Law Department.
• Chamber of Commerce, Industries and Agriculture of Panama
  • Legal advisor in Labor Law since 2009.
  • Minimum Wage Commission, Alternate Commissioner, (2013).
  • Special Commission for the Bargaining table regarding Law 30, Main member, (2010).
• Grupo Melo 
  • Director of Labor Relations Department (1997 – 2002 / 2004 – 2008).
• Rivera, Bolívar y Castañedas
  • Labor Lawyer (1993 – 1997 / 2002 – 2004).
• Rosas y Rosas
  • Legal Assistant (1993).
• Central Industrial Chiricana
  • Sales Supervisor (1990 – 1992).
• Administración de Seguros, S.A. (ASSA)
• Assistant to the Risk Department (1990).

• Panama Bar Association.
• Panamanian Academy of Labor Law.
• Board of Directors of the National Association of Human Resources Professionals (ANREH).
  

• “Merger of Corporations”. Economic Bulletin of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Panama, Third Quarter, 1994.
• “Amendments to the Labor Code”. Special Bulletin  (Report) of Rivera, Bolívar y Castañedas.  August 1995.
• “Amendments to the Individual  Right to Work  Introduced by Law 44 of August 12th, 1995”. Graduation project. January 1997.
• “The Labor Mobility in the Panamanian Legislation”. Special Bulletin (Report) of Rivera, Bolívar y Castañedas. June 1997.
• “Globalization of the Economy: Its Impact in the Employment, Union Activity and Bargainig Process”. Special Bulletin (Report)  of Rivera, Bolívar y Castañedas.  December 1998.
• “Considerations Regarding the Possible Increase of Minimun Wave: The Reality of an Inconvenient Decision”. (E-MAGAZINE) “Legislación y Economía” of Rivera, Bolívar y Castañedas. August 2002.
• “Trusted Worker”, monograph included in the literary work “Contratos y Regímenes Laborales Especiales” compiled by Professor Ricardo Lachman. October 2002.
• “Disciplinary Measures: Concept, Characteristics and Limits Seth Forth on the Labor Code”. Magazine “Enlace” of the Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture of Panama. December, 2003.
• “Recent Legislatives Amendments, and their Impact in the Concept of Wage”. Magazine “Recurso Humano Positivo”. May, 2006.
• “Contributions to the Social Security Institution: The Conflict of the Thirteenth Month vs. Representation Expenses”. Monograph included in the literary work “Revista Jurídica Panameña” compiled by Panama Association of Financial and Tax Law. January 2009.

• LACCA Approved – Thought Leader

Javier enjoys playing football, reading, and writing.

• Bachelor Degree in Finance and Economics, Saint Joseph’s University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.A., (1993).
• Juris Doctor, Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A. Honors: Cum Laude, Exxon Scholar. (1996)
• Maritime Certificate, Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S.A., (1996).

• 1996 – Louisiana State Bar and Federal Courts of the Fifth Circuit, U.S.A.
• 1997 – Panamanian Bar Association

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Partner. Lawyer since 1996.

• Member of the Drafting Commission of the Preliminary Draft of a Bill which proposes amendments to Book II of the Panama Commercial Code (2013-2014).
• Panama Canal Authority
  • Labor arbitrator (2010 – present)

• Member of the drafting commission of the Regulation for the Panama Maritime Labour Convention of ILO, (2006). 
• Exxon Company (U.S.A.)
  • Legal Department, (1995).

• Gordon, Arata, McCollan & Duplantis (U.S.A.)
  • Legal Assistant, (1994).

• Coordinator of the Drafting Commission on the regulation of the Labor Law at Sea and Navigable Waterways.

• Santa Maria La Antigua University and Deusto´s University (Bilbao, Spain).
  • Professor in the Master’s Program in Maritime Law, (2003 – 2005)
• Santa Maria La Antigua University
  • Professor of “Problems in Contemporary Corporate” (Electronic Commerce and Telecommunications). Master’s Program in Commercial Law, USMA (2001 – 2005).
• Escuela Nautica de Panama
  • Alternate Professor of Maritime Law (1997 – 2001).

• Panama Bar Association
• Lousiana Bar Association
• American Bar Association (ABA)
• Asociación Profesionales de la Nueva Generación Jurídica (Tesorero, 1999 – 2002)
• Asociación Panameña de Derecho y Nuevas Tecnologías
• Panama Maritime Law Association
• International Bar Association
• Phi Delta Phi (International Legal Fraternity) 
• American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), 
  • Member of the Committees of Environmental, and Hydrocarbons. 

• Chambers and Partners Global,
• Chambers and Partners Latin-America;
• LACCA
• IFLR 1000 

• “Ciertos Aspectos Legales del Comercio Electrónico”, (Semanario Jurídico Empresarial, Sistemas Jurídicos, October, 2000).
• Panama Chapter of the book “International Execution Against Judgment Debtors” (Oceanía Publications, Inc.,1999).

In his spare time, Alexis enjoys basketball, music, and gadgets.

• Bachelor of Science in Economics and General Management, Boston College, Massachusetts (1988).
• Juris Doctor, Inter-American University of Puerto Rico, School of Law, Puerto Rico, (1991). Thesis: “Propiedad Intelectual y Sociedad de Gananciales”.
• License Certificate: 1992 

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Partner since 1991.
• Member of the Arbitrators list of the Panama Canal, for labor disputes under arbitration.

• Panama Bar Association.
• German Chamber of Commerce of Panama.

In his spare time, Joaquin enjoys biking, deep-sea fishing and boating.