Itzel Jiménez Ríos
Lawyer
Brighton
Summary
A legal professional with a strong interest in corruption and access to information. Actively seeking a dynamic role focused on research in corruption-related matters.
Motivated student currently working towards degree in Corruption and Governance. Adept at prepping resources, equipment, and materials for research. Extensive background in investigating corruption research.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Research Assistant
Impunidad Cero
01.2021 - Current
- Contributed to research on impunity in cases of femicide, homicide, obstetric violence, digital violence, and disappearances
- Coordinated research on data and corruption-related crimes
- Authored columns on corruption-related topics
- Monitored daily developments in human rights, corruption, and impunity
- Developed citizen guides and conducted workshops on reporting corruption
- Verified compliance with the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and represented the organization in the UNCAC Coalition
Legal Advisor
Casa a Refugiados Program
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Advocated for the human rights of migrants and refugees
- Provided legal counsel on migration issues and represented clients in migration procedures
- Filed legal appeals for the protection of migrants
- Monitored shelters and coordinated with UNHCR
Researcher
Puebla Contra la Corrupción y la Impunidad
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Conducted investigations on state procurement, public resource diversion, electoral crimes and sanctions, and transparency
- Defended the right to information through legal actions and advocacy
- Provided legal advice on transparency issues
- Analyzed tenders, service contracts, and public works agreements
Legal Advisor
Jesuit Refugee Service
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Advocated for the rights of migrants and refugees
- Assisted asylum seekers in legal processes and provided strategic guidance at border points
- Collaborated with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- Filed appeals against decisions by the Mexican Commission for Refugee Assistance (COMAR)
Education
Law Degree -
Escuela Libre de Derecho de Puebla
01.2013 - 1 2018
Diploma in Investigative Journalism - undefined
Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económica
01.2020 - 1 2021
Diploma in Anti-Corruption - undefined
International Chamber of Commerce Mexico & Universidad Panamericana
01.2022 - 1 2023
Master of Arts - Corruption And Governance
University of Sussex
Brighton, UK09-2025
Skills
Advanced English (C1)
Legal analysis
Legislative review
Data collection
Teamwork and collaboration
Microsoft office
Research paper writing
Research and analysis
Literature reviews
Columns
- Is Corruption No Longer Met with Impunity in Mexico?, Animal Político
- What Do Open Data Say About Combating Corruption?, Este País
- Corruption Crimes: The Unbroken Monopoly of Prosecution, Animal Político
- Is INAI an Effective Protector of the Right to Information?, Este País
Publications
- Illegal Money: Elections for the Highest Bidder in Puebla, 06/01/20
- Interim Government: The Perfect Business. Guillermo Pacheco Pulido’s Contracts, 07/01/20
- COVID-19: The Reality of Deaths in Puebla, 10/01/20
- Procurement Under Scrutiny, 12/01/20
- Ghost Companies in the Interim Government of Guillermo Pacheco Pulido, 07/01/21
- Pandemic of Opacity in Puebla’s Government, 09/01/22
Awards and volunteer work
- Presenter, Mexican Labor Law Assembly, Regularizing Prostitution as Work
- Delegate, Women’s Ambassadors Forum, Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas
- Member, Mexican delegation for the US-MEX FOCUS program, ITAM and Stanford University, Mexico City and Palo Alto, California
- Second place, Investigative journalism competition organized by INAI, Pandemic of Opacity in Puebla’s Government
Timeline
Diploma in Anti-Corruption - undefined
International Chamber of Commerce Mexico & Universidad Panamericana
01.2022 - 1 2023
Research Assistant
Impunidad Cero
01.2021 - Current
Legal Advisor
Casa a Refugiados Program
01.2021 - 12.2021
Diploma in Investigative Journalism - undefined
Centro de Investigación y Docencia Económica
01.2020 - 1 2021
Researcher
Puebla Contra la Corrupción y la Impunidad
01.2019 - 01.2021
Legal Advisor
Jesuit Refugee Service
01.2018 - 12.2018
Law Degree -
Escuela Libre de Derecho de Puebla
01.2013 - 1 2018
Master of Arts - Corruption And Governance
University of Sussex