Renee Licona
Monterrey
Summary
Well-educated, seasoned, and accomplished attorney in a multitude of disciplines, both domestic and international, with over 20 years of extensive experience. Proven track record of conducting robust research, maintaining proactive communication, and implementing aggressive proceedings strategies has consistently yielded outstanding results, including favorable settlements, successful litigation outcomes, and satisfied clients. Gravitates toward international learning and work environments, proving myself as a multicultural team player fostering outstanding customer relations with clients from diverse backgrounds.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Associate
Torres Lindsey Abogados (Formerly Torres Abogados)
05.2004 - Current
- Head of Mexico City office (2004-2008).
- Lead litigation before Nation’s Supreme Court of Justice.
- Manage constitutional, contract, property, civil and business litigation.
- Fostered relationships with Fortune 500 client as well as manged their litigation.
- Trained and supported new team members.
- Manage local counsel nationwide, maintaining culture of collaboration.
- Served as liaison, facilitating communication between partners and associates.
- Expert witness in Mexican law for US Courts.
- Advise corporate in-house and external counsel.
- Advise clients in compliance matters, investigations and litigation.
- Approached each problem with fresh mind and analytical strategies to quickly resolve concerns.
Law Professor
Facultad Libre De Derecho De Monterrey Law School
08.2010 - Current
- Part time law professor, Trial advocacy
Creator and Engineer
Self
01.2023 - Current
- Conceptualized, designed, and independently developed interactive platform to innovate and further legal education.
Legal Advisor
Centro De Estudios Sobre La Enseñanza Y Aprendizaje Del Derecho (CEEAD)
01.2013 - 12.2015
- Committee member drafting national graduation exam on Criminal Process.
- Authored case book on accusatorial criminal system.
- Advised universities across Mexico in implementation of accusatorial criminal system curriculum.
- Revised and updated in house publications regarding accusatorial criminal system.
Project Manager Team Leader
Trial Advocacy Project
01.2010 - 12.2010
- Developed Trial Advocacy education videos sponsored by USAID, Southwestern Law School and ITESM-MTY.
- Coordinated daily activity and flow of projects through multiple departments to verify on-time product delivery.
Senior Legal Advisor
National Commission Of Superior Courts (Comisión Nacional De Tribunales Superiores)
01.2009 - 12.2010
- Developed implementation plan for accusatorial criminal system in Mexico.
Campus Professor
Instituto Tecnológico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey, Mexico City And Monterrey
01.2005 - 12.2010
- Trial Advocacy
- Business Law
- High School
Education
Specialization in Legal Education -
CEEAD
Monterrey Mexico2032
L.L.M -
Southwestern Law School
Los Angeles, California2008
National Institute For Trial Advocacy
Bolder, Colorado2008
Masters -
ITESM
Mexico City, Mexico2006
Georgetown University Law School
Washington D.C.2006
J.D. -
Law Center-University of Houston
Houston Texas2003
J.D. -
ITESM
Mexico City, Mexico2004
Skills
- Multi lingual/cultural
- International legal researcher
- Written and oral communications
- Negotiation and settlement
- Critical and analytic thinking
- Technologically savvy
- Time management/ organized
- Team leader/ player
- Out of box thinker
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Creator and Engineer
Self
01.2023 - Current
Legal Advisor
Centro De Estudios Sobre La Enseñanza Y Aprendizaje Del Derecho (CEEAD)
01.2013 - 12.2015
Law Professor
Facultad Libre De Derecho De Monterrey Law School
08.2010 - Current
Project Manager Team Leader
Trial Advocacy Project
01.2010 - 12.2010
Senior Legal Advisor
National Commission Of Superior Courts (Comisión Nacional De Tribunales Superiores)
01.2009 - 12.2010
Campus Professor
Instituto Tecnológico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey, Mexico City And Monterrey
01.2005 - 12.2010
Senior Associate
Torres Lindsey Abogados (Formerly Torres Abogados)
05.2004 - Current
Specialization in Legal Education -
CEEAD
L.L.M -
Southwestern Law School
National Institute For Trial Advocacy
Masters -
ITESM
Georgetown University Law School
J.D. -
Law Center-University of Houston
J.D. -
ITESM
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