• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Political Sciences, Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencia & Tecnología (ULACIT), (2011)
• Master ́s Degree in Procedural Law, Universidad Interamericana de Panamá (2013 – 2014)
• Master ́s Degree in Business Law, Universidad Interamericana de Panamá (2015 – 2016)
• Postgraduate degree in New Scenarios of Civil Liability, Universidad de Castilla La Mancha in Toledo, Spain (January 2017)
• License Certificate: 2011

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Legal Manager of the Litigation Department as of January 2020
• Galindo, Arias & López
  • Legal Assistant (2013 – 2020)
• Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega – ARIFA
  • Legal Assistant (2008 – 2013)

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Legal Manager of the Litigation Department as of January 2020
• Galindo, Arias & López
  • Legal Assistant (2013 – 2020)
• Arias, Fábrega & Fábrega – ARIFA
  • Legal Assistant (2008 – 2013)

Albany enjoys being in touch with nature, traveling, listening to music, and cooking in her free time.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Law and Political Sciences, Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencias y Tecnología (ULACIT), Panama, (2010).
• Seminar of Corporate Law and Finances, INIDEM Business Law School, (2011).
• Intensive Course “How the vessel chartering agreements and cargo transportation are negotiated under bills of lading?”, Panama (2015).
• Seminar of Maritime Law, Tulane Maritime Center (2017).
• Seminar: Substantive, Procedural and Technical Aspects of the Maritime Jurisdiction, Instituto Superior de Judicatura de Panamá, Doctor César Augusto Quintero Correa (2018).
• Certificate in Data Protection Regulation in Panama, Universidad de Panama, (2020).
• Virtual Seminar: Commercial and Investments – Arbitration with the State, Center for Conciliation and Arbitration of Panama (CeCAP), (2021).
• License Certificate: 2010

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Partner since 2022
  • Associate (2013-2021).

• Panama Bar Association

• 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’s Degree in Law and Political Sciences, Universidad de Panama, (1997).
• Post graduate studies in Civil Procedural Law, Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogotá, Colombia, (2006).
• Certificate of Advance Studies in Criminal Accusatory System of Panama, Universidad Latina, Panama, 2010.
• License Certificate: 1997

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN
  • Partner since 2022
  • Associate (2004-2021).
• Fábrega, Molino y Mulino
  • Lawyer – Litigation (1997 – 1998).
• Órgano Judicial
  • Chief Clerk Stenographer
• Fábrega, Molino y Mulino
  • Lawyer – Judicial, 1993 -1995.

• Panama Bar Association.

• Algunas consideraciones respecto al trámite de los procesos de ejecución hipotecaria” (“Some considerations refering to the settlement of the mortgage execution proceedings”);
• “El desconocimiento del paradero del demandado y el falso testimonio” (The unknown whereabouts of the defendant and false testimony)
• “Justicia gratuita-vs-expedita e ininterrumpida” (Free justice vs expedited and uninterrupted)
• “La apelación en las reformas de la Ley 23 de 10 de junio de 2001” (The admittance of evidence in the Amendments of Law 23 of June 10th, 2001)
• “La apertura a pruebas en las reformas de la Ley 23 de 10 de junio de 2001”.
• All of them published in the juridical magazine, “JURIDICAL SYTEMS”, and the electronic magazine “Legal Info-Panama

• Professor of Procedural Law, Universidad del Istmo, Panama (1997 – 1998).

Carlos enjoys reading, exercising, listening to music, and dancing in his spare time.

• Postgraduate Certificate in Arbitration, Robert Gordon University, 2018
• Master in Business Law, Swiss Business School, Zurich, Switzerland, 2012.
• Master in Business Law, ADEN Business School, 2011.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration, specialization on International Trade, Universidad Interamericana de Panama, (degree to be conferred).
• XX Postgraduate-specialization in Casualty Law, Universidad de Salamanca, Spain, 2007.
• Master in Commercial Law, 2004, Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencias y Tecnología.
• Postgraduate studies in Public Law, Universidad Latinoamericana de Ciencias y Tecnología, 2004.
• Postgraduate studies in Advanced Teaching, Universidad de Panama, 2000.
• Bachelor’s degree in Law and Political Sciences, Universidad de Panama, 1995
• License Certificate: 1995

• ICAZA, GONZÁLEZ-RUIZ & ALEMÁN,
  • Partner since 2022.
  • Associate (2004-2021)
• TRICOM PANAMA, S.A., Head of the Legal Department, (2002 – 2004).
• Sucre, Arias & Reyes, Lawyer – Litigation Department (2001 – 2002).
• Márquez & Preciado, Lawyer – Litigation Department (1996 – 2001). Judicial Branch
• Assistant to the Judge, Chief Clerk and Writing Clerk, 1990 – 1991.
• Banco Suramericano de Desarrollo, S.A., Legal Assistant, (1990 – 1991).

• Panama Bar Association
• Latin American Arbitration Association (ALARB)
• International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – Panama Chapter, member of the Arbitration Committee
• Club Español de Arbitraje – Panama Chapter
• Dispute Resolution Board Foundation (DRBF)

• Teacher Assistant of Procedural Law, School of Law and Political Sciences, University of Panama, 1998-1999.
• Professor of Universal Proceedings and Banking Law, School of Law and Political Sciences, Universidad Latina de Panamá, 2005.
• Teacher Assistant of Private International Law, School of Law and Political Sciences, Universidad del Istmo, 2000 – 2006.

• Conference of users of FIDIC Contracts, Lima, Peru, June 21 and 22, 2017
• Negotiation and Leadership, Program on Negotiation at Harvard Law School, April 18-20, 2017
• ICC Institute Masterclass for Arbitrators. International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – Costa Rica Chapter. San José, Costa Rica, May 2016.
• Module 2, Contracts of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), Lambal Formación, Panama, October 22 and 23, 2015.
• Module 1, Contracts of the International Federation of Consulting Engineers (FIDIC), Lambal Formación,, San José, Costa Rica, October 19-20, 2015
• Advanced PIDA in International Commercial Arbitration. International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – Costa Rica Chapter. San José, Costa Rica, May 2015
• Diploma in International Commercial Arbitration. School of International Arbitration, Center for Arbitration and Conciliation, Chamber of Commerce of Bogotá, Colombia. 2103
• Seminar on “International Trade Arbitration in Latin America: The ICC Perspective”. International Chamber of Commerce. Miami, November 2012.
• Advanced Studies Certificate on Constitutional Procedural Law Guarantee Institutions. Universidad Latina de Panamá, Panama, July to October, 2012.
• Congress of International Arbitration “Arbitration and Conflict Resolutions of Large Infrastructure Projects”. ICC International Arbitration Court, Panama, August 2012.
• Seminar “Negotiation and Conflict Resolutions”. University of Louisville, Panama, June 2012.
• Advanced Studies Certificate on International Trade Arbitration. Arbitration and Conciliation Center of the Chamber of Commerce of Bogota, July 2012.
• Seminar “Election of the Arbitrator and his Impact on Deliberations”. ICC Panama, September 2011.
• “ITA-CeCAP Workshop for America 2011 y 1st Forum for the Americas”. Conciliation and Arbitration Center of Panama, April 2011.
• II Congress on International Arbitration: “A Comprehensive View”. Chamber of Commerce of Costa Rica, February 2011.
• Seminar “10 years of the Arbitration Law in Panama”. ICC Panama, January 2010.
• “ICC Meeting for Young Arbitrators: Confidentiality in International Arbitration: A Myth?”.  Miami, ICC, November 2009.
• Conference "Common Problems in International Arbitration, from the perspective of an arbitrator and attorney. Conciliation and Arbitration Center of Panama, July 2009.
• Advanced Studies Certificate in International Tax Planning. Stetson University, Florida, April 2009.
• Seminar “International Tax Planning” Aden Business School, Universidad de Alta Dirección, November 2008.
• Business Law Seminar. Aden Business School, Universidad de Alta Dirección, August 2008.
• International Congress of Arbitration: Impact of International Arbitration Development in Latin America. Recent experiences. ICC Panama, September 2008.
• International Arbitration Seminar “Complexities of the Arbitration Procedure”. ICC Panama, April 2008.
• Advanced Studies Certificate in “Business Law”. University of San Francisco, California, December 2007.
• Conference “Update in Arbitration, Complexities of the Remedy of Annulment”. Conflict Resolution Center, Panama, October 2007.
• “Importance of the Alternative Conflict Resolution Methods in Business and Arbitration and its impact in the financial environment of Panama”. CPA Association and Mediation, Negotiation and Arbitration Center, August 2007.
• Update Course in International Trade Arbitration. Conciliation and Arbitration Center of Panama, June 2006.
• Negotiation Program: Negotiation and Leadership. Harvard Law School, Massachusets USA. abril, 2017
• Specialty in Construction Law. Universidad de Los Andes. Chile, 2022.
• Specialty in Fintech and Cryptoeconomics. Universidad Santa María La Antigua. Panamá, 2022.